M.A.R.I. - Advanced Companion Mod
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 18 Followers and Companions - Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
She is voiced by Kerstyn Unger.
How To Get Her
There is a small quest that starts when you read a book that details a mysterious automaton project. If you prefer not to find the book organically you can place a quest marker on it by clicking "Start Quest" in the MCM. There is also an option to skip the quest entirely and immediately meet MARI.
Features
MARI is made using custom assets made from scratch by me. She features an assortment of modelling features including but not limited to: nif-file-based animations - both looping and scripted, "animated textures," and . TRI files for eye animations. She uses custom animations for movement, which requires FNIS to work properly.
She has some scripted features like flying over obstacles if the player gets too far away (and maintains line of sight for efficiency). She has different "screens" that display based on certain circumstances like waiting, combat, trading, or discovering new locations. While relatively light on dialogue (179 lines as of version 1), most of it is triggered dynamically instead of firing at random to prevent staleness. For example, she'll comment if you wait, sleep, complete a quest, etc..
There is also an affinity-type system. The intro quest explains it further, but her dialogue will unlock and the tone will change as you spend time with her and during certain "events" in which her eyes change color.
The rest you can discover for yourself.
Compatibility
MARI requires SKSE and FNIS to work properly, and SkyUI if you want access to the MCM settings.
MARI is incompatible with follower overhaul mods, and they should ignore each other by default.
Credits
ViciousSarr
BowmoreLover - Testing
Rohzima - animation resources
Fore - FNIS
Schlangster - SkyUI
M.A.R.I. is a quest mod that adds a Dwemer automaton follower named MARI to Skyrim. It has 663 endorsements and over 13,400 downloads, last updated in June 2018. This mod is for players who want a unique robotic companion with a quest to unlock it.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 663 endorsements and 13k+ downloads.
- Adds a unique Dwemer automaton follower, a fresh take on companions.
- Quest-based unlock gives a sense of purpose and adventure.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so it may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- No mention of custom voice acting or advanced AI, so MARI might feel basic compared to modern follower mods.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter Dwemer ruins or follower systems.
For Skyrim players who want a unique Dwemer-themed companion with a quest to earn it. If you're into lore-friendly additions and don't mind a mod from 2018, this is a good pick. Skip if you need a fully voiced, feature-rich follower mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to start the quest by visiting a Dwemer ruin, as the mod likely triggers there.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid issues.
- Check your load order to ensure M.A.R.I. doesn't conflict with other Dwemer-related mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Levionte
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 13,400
- Endorsements
- 663
- Category
- Followers and Companions - Creatures
- Created
- 6/3/2018
- Updated
- 6/9/2018
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