Updated on October 21st, 2021 by Derek Draven: There are dozens upon dozens of followers to choose from in Skyrim, and that can make it hard to pick the right ones. Each has something to offer in terms of personality, combat prowess, and level of support, making them invaluable when things start getting a bit too rough. Some stand apart from the crowd as the absolute best of the best worthy of any Dragonborn's respect. Not all followers are built alike, however.
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Many Skyrim players prefer to go it alone, but for those who enjoy a bit of camaraderie, or who install combat mods for a greater challenge, followers become handy.