Extensible Follower Framework

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (52,348 endorsements) 📥 1.5M downloads 📌 v4.0.2 📅 3/15/2012
⚪ Last updated 2015

By Expired · Followers and Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 5/30/2015 📅 Created: 3/15/2012
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #5 of 143 Followers and Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Game Version 1. 3 or higher

This mod contains three plugins, one of which is optional.

Some features require SKSE 1. 5. 11 or higher

Please read the update description regarding the version you are updating to before updating. If this is your first time installing it is recommended you dismiss any followers you may have before doing so.

Features

-Recruit up to 100 followers at once (set PlayerFollowerMaximum to X where X is anything lower than 100)

-Follower commands are executed via menu rather than dialogue (This means they can be commanded while in combat) (Optional)

-Extra commands can be accessed through dialogue if menu is off

-Followers stats can be displayed and are categorized

-Followers mount horses if they own one and you are riding one

-Followers can "collect" or "harvest" specific item types when told to

-Followers will ride their horse to go "collect" if they own one

-Followers can "relax" or "sandbox" at point of command

-Followers outfit can be "set" from a list of basic outfits, or you can set to none and give them whatever you want

-Followers stats can be "updated" via the "Train" command

-Followers combat style can be changed to "Default", "Archer", "Berserker", "Mage", "Thief", or "Warrior"

-Followers can dual wield

-Followers "Residence" can be set to anywhere the follower is standing

-Followers can be assigned to be "Default", "Protected", or "Essential"

-Any available command can also be applied to the entire group at once

-Outfits will "persist" using SKSE when you dismiss, relax, or wait a follower

Note: As of 3. 5. 5 Game Setting tweaks are non optional and require SKSE 1. 5. 11 or higher they will become configurable in the future when the new SkyUI is ready.

Game Setting Tweaks

(L - Lower than Vanilla, H - Higher than Vanilla)

fFollowSpaceBetweenFollowers - 64 (L) - Should shorten the single file follower length

fFollowerSpacingAtDoors - 256 (H)

fAIDistanceTeammateDrawWeapon - 0 (L) - Turns off Drawing Weapons when you do

fSandBoxSearchRadius - 8192 (H) - Should allow sandboxing to reach out to objects further away

iFriendHitCombatAllowed - 10 (H) - Allows you to hit your friends up to 10 times before hostile

iNumberActorsAllowedToFollowPlayer - 100 (H) - Not sure if this does anything, used to be 6

iNumberActorsInCombatPlayer - 100 (H) - Not sure if this even does anything, used to be 20

iAllyHitNonCombatAllowed - 30 (H) - Should allow you to smack around your followers 30 times before hostile

Recommended Horse Mod:

Convenient Horses

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Extensible Follower Framework (EFF) is a popular Skyrim mod that overhauls the follower system, adding flexibility and functionality through new features and support for user-made plugins. With over 52,000 endorsements and 1.5 million downloads, it's a community staple, though it hasn't been updated since 2015.

✨ Key Features

Adds many new features to followers for enhanced flexibility and functionality.
Allows user-made plugins to extend the mod's capabilities.
Overhauls the follower system to provide more control and options.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Massive community trust: 52,348 endorsements and 1.5M downloads — this is a proven mod.
  • Plugin support means you can tailor it to your game with custom add-ons.
  • A core mod for any follower-heavy playthrough, still relevant years later.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2015 — likely outdated for the latest Skyrim versions, may need patches.
  • Heavy modding scene means potential conflicts with other follower overhauls — plan your load order.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want deeper follower management and are willing to build a mod list around it. If you're a completionist who loves customizing companions, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer lightweight mods or play on the latest version without compatibility patches.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage EFF and its patches.
  • Check for compatibility patches if you use other follower mods like Interesting NPCs or Inigo.
  • Read the mod's forum posts for user-made plugins and troubleshooting tips.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Expired
Version
4.0.2
Downloads
1,504,572
Endorsements
52,348
Category
Followers and Companions
Created
3/15/2012
Updated
5/30/2015

🔗 Required By 10 Mods

These mods list this mod as a dependency.

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