Essential Followers
⚪ 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.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #26 of 45 Cheats and God items mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hello! Once again I\'m here to bring you a person series of bat files I created for myself during the tedious task of killing my own followers. Well no more! With these bat files you will be able to set ALL or NONE of your followers as essential. I will be uploading more bat files to allow for the ability to set only one follower as essential while deactivating the essential mark for your other followers. Meaning you can choose to have ALL, NONE, or ONE follower set to essential. Steps: Step 1: Put EssALL.txt and EssNo into your Skyrim directory Step 2: Open up the console (~) Step 3: Type \"bat EssALL\" without quotes to set all potential followers (That I found Base ID\'s for) as essential. Step 4: Type \"bat EssNo\" without quotes to set all potential followers (That I found Base ID\'s for) as killable. Step 5: Go on adventures. Step 6: Use your invincible follower as a packmule. I will be uploading a series of bat files later on that will allow you to set only one follower as essential while removing the essential mark for the other followers. I was unable to find 6 followers Base IDs check the Followers List included in the . Rar file. Use of these bat files will probably break your game, and it is possible that bugs may occur during certain quests. If you find any followers that I have not listed in the Followers List, let me know and I will be actively seeking the Base IDs for the missing followers. Expect updates. v. 4 *Edit, there seems to be a problem with the comments section of this mod, it appears as though the topic is \"locked\" and it shouldn\'t be >_< v1 All followers are now able to essential including dogs and Farkas. Previous missed characters which are now included are: Derkeethus, Eola, Golldir, Grelka, Meeko, Vigilance, Barbas, Ogol, Ugor and Lob. F. A. Q Q: Do I have to use this every time I start the game? A: You only need to use it once per character. If you use the batch and save, it will remain forever on that save. Q: But I don\'t want all my followers Essential, what do I do? A: Find out their BaseID yourself? Q: I tried clicking on them and setting them essential it didn\'t work A: You need to use the Base ID. When you select a NPC via console you get their Ref ID Q: The batch didn\'t work A: Did you use it correctly? Q: Can\'t you just make this an ESM file? A: Without the creation kit I\'m too lazy to do anything of the sort. Also you type in Ten letters into the console, do you really need it easier? Q: Why did it take you so long to update this? A: My life is complicated with school and work and ex-girlfriend troubles. Also my computer exploded. Oh and Anime. ~Thanks to Graxster for helping me get the missing BaseIDs
Essential Followers is a lightweight utility mod that lets you toggle essential status on followers, preventing them from dying. With 1,391 endorsements and 31,267 downloads, it's a popular choice for players who want to protect their companions. Last updated in 2012, it may be outdated for current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,391 endorsements and over 31k downloads
- Straightforward purpose: makes followers unkillable
- Lightweight utility that doesn't bloat your load order
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012 — likely incompatible with current game patches
- No detailed instructions or feature list provided by the author
- May conflict with other follower overhaul mods that alter essential status
For Skyrim players who are tired of losing beloved followers to random dragon attacks or traps. If you want a simple, no-frills way to make your companions essential, this is for you. Skip if you're on the latest game version or use complex follower mods that already handle essential status.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after any follower overhaul mods to ensure your settings take priority.
- Use the console command 'setessential' as an alternative if you prefer manual control.
- Check the mod's comments section for user reports on compatibility with your game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Nekocatz
- Version
- v1
- Downloads
- 31,267
- Endorsements
- 1,391
- Category
- Cheats and God items
- Created
- 11/17/2011
- Updated
- 1/26/2012
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