

Quest: Speaking with Silence – Meet Mercer outside Snow Veil Sanctum. These NPCs are considered essential, so they cannot die. They do not automatically sheathe their weapons in concert with the Dragonborn and trying to give them items by planting them in their inventory does not work. They do not respond to follower commands nor can they be traded with. On occasion, their availability can be exploited. Occasionally, the Dragonborn can have more than one follower at one time. You can always ask them to come with you again (although Hirelings may demand a new fee). Should a follower ever leave your service, they will return to their normal lives. They will wait outside for you to reappear, but after waiting 3 days, your follower will leave. While followers will attempt to remain at your side, there are some places in Skyrim where they cannot accompany you (such as jail). Note that not all followers can be commanded, and some commands may not be carried out, either because they are physically impossible for your follower (such as picking a lock that is beyond their skill), or because they object to the command (such as being asked to attack a member of their family).īe warned, the guards will hold you responsible for any crimes you command a follower to commit! Exit the command state by pressing (if on console, press O).


Some are trained hirelings, mercenaries who will fight in exchange for gold. Followers are NPCs who agree to join you on your adventures.
