BFF Animal Companions
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 9 Followers and Companions - Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
NOTICE: Bethesda\'s latest patch (1. 7. 7. 0. 6) has broken the dialog in MANY mods. Read more about it in this thread: Dialogue no longer works If Ran\'dir won\'t talk to you, try saving the game and immediately reloading that save (game restart not required). ************************* Tried the Skyrim followers? Annoyed at them getting in the way of combat? Tired of them blocking you? Wished they could take better care of themselves? Ever try an animal follower and thought they were even worse? Kind of ugly and bark way too much? Always bumping and pushing you? Were you relieved when your dog got lost and never made it back? Wish you had more options? Well, that\'s why there\'s BFF Animal Companions! With BFF, have you animal run away from combat when their health drops too low (or even heal itself if you\'ve given them some home made doggy biscuits), tell your animal to get out of the way when you attack your enemy, even tell them to back up if they block you. Your BFF Animal Companion will gain additional abilities as they adventure with you and can even be trained for better combat damage as they level up. Oh, and let\'s not forget, there\'s over 30 different animal textures to give the animals the look YOU want! All this plus more! You can learn a Dog Whistle (power) to call your animal when it\'s out-of-sight (even if you told it to wait somewhere). Most of the animal characteristics are configurable such as Mortality, Aggression and Confidence levels to get the companion experience you want. And, the animals still have some unique animal traits all their own. Now, on to the mod: Rumor has it that Ran’dir, a traveling Khajiit animal trainer, has just made her way to Skyrim, from devastated Morrowind, with two unique animal companions. She’ll let you adopt for free and just asks that you take good care of them and return to her when they are ready for more training. Do you have a favorite or do you want both? Head out her camp near Refugees Rest in Dunmerth Pass, located at the end of the road heading to Morrowind. Her camp is not visible from the road so finding her is a test in itself and not for the feint of heart! BFF Animal Companions adds two unique followers to Skyrim: a dog and a fox. Each animal features unique character traits and requirements to unlock additional bonuses. Adopt one or both animals to follow you through your journey in Skyrim. BFF uses its own dialog for communicating with the animals, including the option to customize your animal personality and behaviors. (No additional mods required.) []Unique Fox and Dog Animal Follower [] Each animal features unique character traits and bonuses [] Choose how your animal looks using the Texture Installer (see below) [] Unlockable features as animal gains experience [] Training for your follower’s combat skills as he gains levels [*] Learn Dog
BFF Animal Companions adds two unique followers to Skyrim: a dog and a fox, each with distinct traits and unlockable bonuses. Players can customize their personalities and play styles. A classic mod from 2012 with strong community support.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,367 endorsements and 89,004 downloads.
- Offers two distinct companions, giving variety beyond typical follower mods.
- Customization options let you tailor companions to your play style.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012, so may have compatibility issues with current Skyrim versions.
- Only two animals, so not for players wanting a large menagerie.
For Skyrim players who want unique animal companions with personality and customization. Great for role-players who enjoy building bonds with their pets. Skip if you prefer humanoid followers or need modern compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's compatibility with your Skyrim version (original vs Special Edition) before installing.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily enable/disable the mod if issues arise.
- In-game, talk to the animals to explore their unique traits and unlock bonuses.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Grace Darkling and Sollar
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 89,004
- Endorsements
- 2,367
- Category
- Followers and Companions - Creatures
- Created
- 7/20/2012
- Updated
- 9/14/2012
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