Thieves Guild Followers - Brynjolf and Vex

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,678 endorsements) 📥 25,121 downloads 📌 v1.2 📅 3/17/2012
⚪ Last updated 2012

By kryptopyr · Followers and Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/20/2012 📅 Created: 3/17/2012
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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

  • 👍 6.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #67 of 289 Followers and Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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DESCRIPTION

This mod allows Brynjolf and Vex to accompany the player as followers after the completion of the Thieves Guild questline.

Both Brynjolf and Vex have fully voiced responses using their original voice type.

While following, the player has access to the full follower options: you can have them wait, access their inventory, ask them do something, etc.

In addition (and by necessity), this mod also fixes the bug with Brynjolf's dialogue, so he will offer his correct post-quest dialogue instead of the "I'm busy" line.

I've modified their stats to make them more valuable as high-level followers with an emphasis on stealth, light armor, and one-handed combat.

I removed the hood from Brynjolf's post-quest outfit. This is just a personal preference. I found it odd that he suddenly started wearing a hood late in the quest line and preferred the way he looked without it.


CREDITS

A huge thank you to Faceshifter, who has done an amazing job editing the voice files for this mod. Without his work, many of these dialogue options would not have been possible.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The option to have either Vex or Brynjolf follow will occur after the player has officially become the Guild Master. Get the Guild Master's armor from Tonila then talk to one of them again.

The perks I've added affect the base actor, so Brynjolf should also be stealthier while he is following the player during the Blindsighted quest.

I removed the hood from Brynjolf's post-quest outfit. And created a custom set of Guild Master Armor for both of them. The standard enchantments don't really provide any benefit to a follower, so instead the new versions have Muffle, Fortify Light Armor, and Fortify Sneak enchantments. This is now their default outfit and isn't accessible to the player.

The Nightingale Hood Brynjolf is using in several of the photos is from the Nightingale Maskless mod by Lord Haun.

BETTER STEALTH AI:

I have added the script from my Better Stealth AI mod to Brynjolf and Vex. This means that if you give one of them a torch, they will unequip it when sneaking. While sneaking, they will wait to initiate combat until either they or the player has actually been attacked.

However, you will still need to have the Better Stealth AI mod installed if you want Brynjolf to have this behavior during the quest Blindsighted. Make sure that "Brynjolf & Vex Followers" is loaded AFTER "Better Stealth AI."


🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod lets Brynjolf and Vex join you as followers after you finish the Thieves Guild questline in Skyrim. It's a simple, lore-friendly addition for players who want those characters by their side. With 1,678 endorsements and a 2012 update, it's a well-established classic.

✨ Key Features

Adds Brynjolf and Vex as followers after completing the Thieves Guild questline.
Allows both characters to accompany the player simultaneously or individually.
Integrates with the vanilla follower system, so they use standard commands and mechanics.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,678 endorsements and over 25k downloads.
  • Gives you two iconic Thieves Guild members as permanent companions.
  • Simple and lore-friendly—no new quests or dialogue to mess with.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2012, so it may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or DLC.
  • Only works after finishing the entire Thieves Guild questline, so it's not for early-game players.
  • Potential conflicts with other mods that alter Brynjolf or Vex's AI or follower systems.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who've completed the Thieves Guild and want Brynjolf and Vex as loyal sidekicks. If you're a stealth or thief build, this adds thematic companions without breaking immersion. Skip if you're looking for new quests or deep follower mechanics—this is a straightforward addition.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you've finished the Thieves Guild questline before recruiting them—they won't show up as followers otherwise.
  • If you use a mod manager, install this with it to avoid overwriting other follower mods.
  • Check your load order to ensure this mod loads after any mods that edit Brynjolf or Vex.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
kryptopyr
Version
1.2
Downloads
25,121
Endorsements
1,678
Category
Followers and Companions
Created
3/17/2012
Updated
7/20/2012

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