Follower XP
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #100 of 420 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Name: Follower XP
Version: 1. 0 Release
Category: Companions and Gameplay
Date: October 12, 2013
Author: RickerHK
REQUIRES FOSE 1. 2beta2 or later. Get it from here: http://fose.silverlock.org/
INTRODUCTION:
This mod scans for dead actors and awards XP to the player for follower kills, similar to New Vegas.
Optionally award 25, 50, 75, 100 percent of this follower kill XP to the player.
Your followers have to be with you, of course.
This mod reads gamesettings and the difficulty setting to compute proper XP, it IS compatible with any mod that changes XP rewards through these settings.
INSTALLATION:
1. Install with NMM or FOMM. Or just copy RHKFollowerXP.esp to your data folder.
2. Activate the plugin in your mod manager.
UN-INSTALL:
1. Launch the <Follower XP Config> item in your Pipboy's Apparel tab.
2. Select 'Game Setting(s)', then 'Reset to Vanilla - 40 percent'. Then save your game.
3. Remove RHKFollowerXP.esp from your data folder.
USING THE MOD:
The mod is ready to go with default values when you install it. The default is to award 100% XP for follower kills, and a one second scan interval for dead actors. There will be an item under your Apparel tab in the Pipboy - <Follower XP Config>. Equip it to launch the configuration menu:
1. Set XP Award Percentage - only award the player a percentage of follower kill XP. Selections are 0,25,50,75, or 100. Set it to 0 to turn it off temporarily.
2. Set XP scan interval - Default/recommended setting is scan every second, but you can increase the interval if you have a heavy mod script load and are concerned about performance.
3. Game Setting(s) - iXPDeathRewardHealthThreshold - This value is the percentage of health damage that you must cause to an actor in order to be rewarded XP for the kill - regardless whether you fired the final kill shot or not. This game setting really has nothing to do with actually tracking follower XP - more of a game play mechanic, but it's value can have an effect on the amount you are awarded if you are in pitched battles that have friendly, non-follower actors. Even so, I recommend leaving the value at vanilla 40%, but it's here if you want to fiddle with it.
ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS:
1. It is assumed that any XP that the player has gained, that can't be accounted for by the scanning script, is due to the player causing more than iXPDeathRewardHealthThreshold to an enemy, and therefore the game rewarded the XP.
Follower XP is a compact gameplay mod for Skyrim that awards the player experience points for kills made by followers, mimicking the system from Fallout: New Vegas. With 1,634 endorsements and 28,614 downloads, it's a well-received tweak for players who want their companions' actions to contribute to their progression.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,634 endorsements and 28,614 downloads.
- Fills a real gap for players who hate losing XP to follower kills.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013—may be incompatible with current Skyrim versions or require patches.
- No configuration options—works as-is, which might not suit players who want to tweak XP rates.
For Skyrim players who want their followers' kills to count toward leveling, especially those who enjoy using companions heavily. Skip if you're fine with vanilla XP or want a more feature-rich overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, install this mod through the manager to keep your load order clean.
- Since the mod is old, check the posts section for any user-made compatibility patches if you're running the Special Edition or Anniversary Edition.
- Test with a follower in a low-stakes fight to confirm XP is being awarded before relying on it in serious combat.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- RickerHK
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 28,614
- Endorsements
- 1,634
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 10/12/2013
- Updated
- 10/12/2013
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