Miraak - Dragonborn Follower
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #69 of 143 Followers and Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Version 1. 7 is out.
Have the antagonist of the Dragonborn DLC as your follower! His in-game dialogue has been used in order to make him a "fully voiced" follower. Miraak will semi-intelligently use a variety of Shouts in combat. The final quest of the Dragonborn DLC was changed to give you the option of teaming up with him against Hermaeus Mora.
Requirements:
- []The latest Skyrim patch (Version 1. 9. 32. 0. 8)[/] []The Dragonborn DLC[/] []Optional: SkyUI for its Mod Configuration Menu (MCM)[/]
Installation:
- []With Nexus Mod Manager: Simply click on the "Download with Manager" button.[/] []Manual Installation: Extract both files (the .bsa and the .esp) to your Skyrim data folder.[/]
Videos: Ruiuji's/Gruntlock's Skyrim Daily Mod Shout Out #25 hBYN6_HakRk
mincartoon and Miraak vs a Deadly Dragon (fight starts at around 1:14) bB1ZDywOtxI
mincartoon and Miraak storm Castle Volkihar (volume is a bit high) _nWEi50khTU
Features / Stats / Etc: []An alternate ending to the end of the Dragonborn DLC: Using the power of the Bend Will, you can make Miraak your new best friend! Then you fight waves of Mora's minions. More info in the "How to Use" section.[/] []Miraak's dialogue files were edited and repurposed in order to make him "fully voiced".[/] []If Miraak thinks you're taking a break, he will "sandbox". This means he will wander around, use furniture, pretend to craft, have a snack, etc. This can be disabled in the MCM if you don't want this feature or it conflicts with another mod.[/] []Miraak can be married. [/][]While traveling with Miraak, Mora may send minions to finish the two of you off. Stay alert![/] []Once you unlock Miraak as a follower, the area around the Tree Stone will now have a camp with bedrolls, crafting stations, etc. The camp also has a "safe" chest with a tome that can summon Miraak to you at any time. [/][*]The camp also has two friendly Cultists you can recruit. Rokzaam, a male Dunmer, and Rekzaam, a female Dunmer. They're technically
Miraak - Dragonborn Follower lets you recruit the main antagonist of the Dragonborn DLC as a fully voiced follower, using his in-game dialogue. He uses a variety of Shouts in combat semi-intelligently. A popular mod with over 7,800 endorsements, though it hasn't been updated since 2015.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 7,855 endorsements and 150k downloads.
- Fully voiced using actual in-game dialogue—no silent follower here.
- Miraak's shout usage adds a unique combat twist to your party.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or DLC patches.
- The description cuts off mid-sentence, leaving the final quest details unclear.
For Skyrim players who want a lore-friendly, powerful follower with a villainous edge. If you're tired of generic followers and want a fully voiced Dragonborn antagonist at your side, this is for you. Skip if you're on the latest Skyrim version and worry about outdated mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2015, check if you're using Skyrim Special Edition—you may need to port it or find a compatible version.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install manually and let the manager handle load order to avoid conflicts.
- Make sure you've completed the Dragonborn DLC main quest before recruiting Miraak to avoid story spoilers.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- transientfaith
- Version
- 1.7
- Downloads
- 150,627
- Endorsements
- 7,855
- Category
- Followers and Companions
- Created
- 10/4/2013
- Updated
- 10/25/2015
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