Wolf Follower - Dynamic pet including Hunger and Growth system
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #77 of 143 Followers and Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Wolf Follower (0. 9. 3 BETA)
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Description This mod adds to the game a new wolf companion to accompany you on your travels. He starts off as a puppy and grows up over time (default: 10 game-weeks). Every day he gets hungry so you need to feed him some raw meat. There are a few special commands that unlock as he grows. Finally, you have the option of giving him a fully custom name
Requirements Latest version of SKSE (http://skse.silverlock.org/)
Details Location - He can be found at a clearing in the woods, at the foot of the mountains near Riverwood's South Gate, sniffing around the corpse of his recently deceased mother (poor chap). You will need to give him some meat to entice him to follow you.
Growth - By default, every seven days the wolf will grow a stage. What this actually means is his health and damage go up 0. 1 (he starts at 0. 6 of the vanilla adult wolf for both stats) and his model grows in scale by 0. 1 (he starts at scale 0. 3 of the vanilla wolf), also on the third and sixth stage there is a mesh swap (he starts with a "Puppy" mesh, then there's a "Teen" mesh and finally the vanilla adult mesh). If you leave him at home, the growth mechanic will continue regardless
Hunger - Roughly every day, the wolf will get hungry. You will need to give him some meat (through dialogue) in order to feed him. You will be notified that he is hungry by text in the top left corner. The time between notifications by default is 2 minutes and the time it takes for your wolf to next get hungry is calculated by taking the static, configurable number (default 15) then adding a random number between 1 and 10. Each day you let him go hungry, he will suffer progressively worse detrimental effects, on the seventh day he dies. If you leave him at home using the dismiss dialogue option then this system will turn off until you "hire" him again, but if you leave him somewhere using the "wait" dialogue and don't return then he'll die (i havn't tested this yet).
Naming - Thanks to the genius of TaichiKid, you are able to name your wolf anything you like. When you first hire him, a menu will pop up asking if you wish to name him. When you click yes, the console will open. During this time your key-presses are tracked. Only individual presses are recognised so you cannot hold down a button to get multiple letters (even if the console shows otherwise). When you are finished either press enter or the console button to continue.(currently no
Adds a wolf companion that starts as a puppy and matures over 10 game-weeks. Requires daily feeding with raw meat. A classic follower mod with strong community support (6,766 endorsements).
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 6,766 endorsements and 137k downloads
- Unique growth mechanic adds long-term progression to your pet
- Feeding system makes the companion feel alive and interactive
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013 — may have compatibility issues with current Skyrim versions
- Requires constant raw meat supply, which can be a hassle early game
For Skyrim players who want a pet companion with depth beyond simple combat help. Great for roleplayers who enjoy nurturing a creature over time. Skip if you prefer a low-maintenance follower or want extensive customization.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Stock up on raw meat from hunters or animals before venturing out
- Keep an eye on your wolf's growth progress — it takes 10 in-game weeks to mature
- If using a mod manager, load this mod after other follower mods to avoid conflicts
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Hypno
- Version
- 0.9.3b
- Downloads
- 137,541
- Endorsements
- 6,766
- Category
- Followers and Companions
- Created
- 8/5/2013
- Updated
- 10/16/2013
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