Philmorex - A Rideable Steerable Dragon Follower
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #18 of 28 Followers and Companions - Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is the LE version of the mod. The SE version can be found here: Philmorex - A Rideable Steerable Dragon Follower (SE)
Phil's ride control system is available as a separate mod. For those who want to use this on vanilla dragons (like Odahviing, or bend-willed dragon) or other dragon followers, it can be found here: Intuitive Dragon Ride Control
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"I don't know what to say. In my explorations of the coast, I have stumbled across a dragon near Brinewater Grotto. This dragon actually was not agressive at all! In fact I could approach him, and we talked. His name is Philmorex, and he seems to be waiting for someone he calls Dovahkiin. He wouldn't tell me more once he figured out that I am not this Dovahkiin. I am wondering what he meant... Maybe you have some idea on this?"
Your entry point to this mod is a forgotten note on the Solitude docks. You can find it on a barrel at the T-junction of the docks. This note will point you to Philmorex' location (you may skip this part if you stumble over him by accident...). Once you have found Philmorex, you can talk to him and he will offer to accompany you. Accept him as a follower at any time, and you will learn the "Philmorex - Come" spell.
Philmorex as a follower
As a follower, Philmorex will accompany you anywhere in Skyrim and Solstheim. Of course, he will not be joining you in inside locations like buildings or dungeons.
While you are under attack, Philmorex will assist you in battle.
When you shout the "Philmorex - Come" command Philmorex will land close to you.
While he is landed, you can talk to Philmorex. You can ask him to ride him, or to wait at the current location, or you can dismiss him as follower.
If asked to wait, Philmorex will continue to orbit at the current location, until you command him to come to you - by using "Philmorex - Come" - from anywhere in Skyrim or Solstheim.
Likewise, after you have dismissed him, Philmorex will return to your service whenever you call "Philmorex - Come". Depending on how far he is away from you when you call "Philmorex - Come", it may take a while for Philmorex to fly to your current location. So be a bit patient with him.
Character Requirements
The "Dragon Rising" quest from Skyrim's main quest line must be completed before this mod's quest will start.
Dragon Ride Control
Please see IDRC for a detailed description on how Philmorex' ride control works, and how to enable Controller support for the ride controls.
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Philmorex is a rideable, steerable dragon follower for Skyrim. He accompanies you in battles and can be ridden with intuitive flight controls. A niche mod with 145 endorsements, last updated in March 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Rideable dragons are rare—this one is steerable, which is a big plus for dragon fans.
- Decent community support with 145 endorsements and nearly 4k downloads.
- Active in combat, so you get a companion that fights alongside you or under your control.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in March 2023—might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Small mod with limited endorsements, so expect potential bugs or lack of ongoing support.
For Skyrim players who've always wanted to soar on a dragon companion and control its flight. Perfect for dragon enthusiasts and those who want a unique follower that's both mount and battle ally. Skip if you prefer traditional followers or don't want to deal with potential compatibility quirks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your Skyrim is up to date, as the mod was last updated in 2023 and may not work with the latest patches.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage the mod, making it easier to remove if issues arise.
- Test the flight controls in an open area first to get used to the steering before taking him into combat.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- staalo18
- Version
- 3.0.0
- Downloads
- 3,983
- Endorsements
- 145
- Category
- Followers and Companions - Creatures
- Created
- 12/26/2021
- Updated
- 3/18/2023
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