Undying Companions - WG

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,176 endorsements) 📥 27,394 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 2/24/2012
⚪ Last updated 2012

By Warrior G0el · Followers and Companions - Creatures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/24/2012 📅 Created: 2/24/2012
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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

  • 👍 4.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #1 of 24 Followers and Companions - Creatures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Makes all companions essential, meaning they cannot die by friendly or hostile damage. Exceptions: Erandur, Cicero and Eola. Version: 1. 1 Author: WarriorG0el I love clear feedback, good or bad! Let me know if there\'s anything else you\'d like to see in this mod, or any bugs that I can fix. I think I caught all the exceptions, but if you have specific issues with a companion that needs to be unflagged as \"Essential\" to complete a quest, post a comment, and I\'ll do my best to have a fix posted within 24 hours. TO COMPLETE BOETHIAH\'S CALLING - SOLUTION 1: If you do not kill either Erandur or Eola for their respective quests, they may be sacrificed. Their related quests are Waking Nightmare in Dawnstar (Erandur), and The Taste of Death in Markarth (Eola). SOLUTION 2: Simply load the game without the mod activated to allow you to kill the follower you really want to kill, and then reactivate it after the deed is done. That way, as many followers as possible can remain essential. Release Notes: 1. 0 (Release) - All obtainable companions (based on this list and comments below http://www.gamersheroes.com/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-companion-guide) have been flagged as Essential, meaning they cannot be killed, even by the player. Exceptions (because of potential issues with quests): Erandur, Cicero and Eola. 1. 1 - Torvar has been added to the list of essential companions. (Many thanks to Woodsman from the Steam Workshop for seeing the omission!) Complete list of Essential tagged Companions: Lydia Calder Iona Agris the Bulwark Jordis the Sword-Maiden Aela the Huntress Athis Farkas Ria Njada Stonearm Vilkas J\'Zargo Onmund Brelyna Maryon Berland Vorstag Jenassa Marcurio Stenvar Erik the Slayer Aranea Lob Ogal Ugor Adelasia Vendici Ahtar the Jailer Cosnach Borgakh Benor Ghorbash Uthgerd the Unbroken Sven Faendal Roggi Knot-Beard Derkeethus Annekke Crag-Jumper Mjoll the Lioness Kharjo Golldir Illia Torvar Dark Brotherhood Initiate (already flagged as Essential without this mod) Vigilance (thanks shill6451!) Meeko (thanks Badger The J from the Steam Workshop for catching the omission!) Thanks very much! Other WG Mods: Item Rewards For Bounties: Adds a random leveled item as a reward upon quest completion, and changes bounty rewards to 250 gold for Bandits/Forsworn, 500 gold for Giants and 750 gold for dragons. Breezehome Enchanting Table - Adds an enchanting table to Breezehome right next to the Alchemy Lab. Will only show up once Alchemy Lab decoration is purchased from Proventus in Dragonsreach. Mood lighting included. Enhanced Alchemy XP - Slightly increases Alchemy XP gain rate (20%) to balance with other skills such as Smithing. Still balanced, more fun. Improved Imperial Racial Abilities - Changes Voice of the Emperor ability to a +10 Speech bonus for people like me who never use Voice of the Emperor when they roll Imperial characters. GIANT Animals - Makes

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod makes all companions in Skyrim essential, preventing them from dying from friendly or hostile damage, with exceptions for Erandur, Cicero, and Eola. It's a simple quality-of-life mod for players who want to keep their followers alive without worrying about accidental deaths.

✨ Key Features

Makes all companions essential, preventing death from friendly or hostile damage.
Excludes Erandur, Cicero, and Eola from the essential status.
Simple one-file mod, version 1.0, by WarriorG0el.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 1,176 endorsements and over 27k downloads.
  • No more losing followers to stray arrows or dragon breath—huge relief for playthroughs.
  • Simple and lightweight, just drop it in and go.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2012—might have issues with newer Skyrim versions or DLCs.
  • Excludes three followers, so if you use them, they can still die.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who hate losing followers to random accidents and want peace of mind. If you're tired of reloading saves after a companion dies, this is for you. Skip if you want more complex follower overhauls or if you use mods that already make followers essential.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place the .esp file in your Skyrim Data folder and activate it in the launcher or mod manager.
  • If you use the Unofficial Skyrim Patch, load this mod after it to ensure compatibility.
  • Check if your other follower mods already make companions essential—this might be redundant.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Warrior G0el
Version
1.1
Downloads
27,394
Endorsements
1,176
Category
Followers and Companions - Creatures
Created
2/24/2012
Updated
2/24/2012

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