Interesting NPCs Followers Perk Addon
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 4 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
- 👍 7.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #29 of 52 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Followers perk addon patch for Interesting NPCs 3. 09 by Kris Takahashi
Interesting NPCs followers are given perks plus combat style based on their race, class, spells, default equipment, and description page on 3DNPC followers page. This addon includes 8 super followers and 29 regular followers.
Note: Only followers have been patched, 3DNPC quests have not been altered/modified.
Compatibility: Options are available for Perkus Maximus 1.x and Requiem 1. 8.x (3DNPC bows are patched as well for Requiem)
Installation: Use NMM, MO, or just extract 3DNPC Followers Perk Addon.esp into your Skyrim/Data folder.
Load order: Use LOOT or place 3DNPC Followers Perk Addon.esp after 3DNPC.
Credits/Thanks: Interesting NPCs: Kris Takahashi T3nd0's Perkus Maximus: T3nd0 Requiem: Ogerboss and Xarrian
This patch adds perks to followers from the Interesting NPCs mod, version 3.09, by Kris Takahashi. It's a compatibility patch for players who want enhanced follower abilities. With 1,291 endorsements and 17,788 downloads, it's a well-received addition, though it hasn't been updated since 2015.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,291 endorsements
- Nearly 18k downloads show it's widely used
- Fills a niche for players who want perk-enhanced followers
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 – may be outdated for current Skyrim versions
- Requires the base mod, so it's useless without Interesting NPCs
For Skyrim players who use Interesting NPCs and want their followers to have more combat or utility perks. If you're a completionist who wants to maximize follower effectiveness, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't use Interesting NPCs or prefer vanilla follower behavior.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Interesting NPCs 3.09 installed before adding this patch, and load this patch after the main mod in your load order.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to avoid overwriting files and to easily disable the patch if needed.
- Check the mod's posts section on Nexus for any user-reported compatibility notes with other follower overhauls.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- spikyfishy
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 17,788
- Endorsements
- 1,291
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 11/16/2014
- Updated
- 1/19/2015
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