Authentic Sinding Werewolf Follower (Official Update)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #34 of 117 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Important troubleshooting, please read carefully before downloading!!
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[]If you were somehow redirected from the legacy mod page, DO NOT install this up-to-date version on top of the old one (v7. 2. 3 or below, that is), uninstall that one first with your mod manager to get rid of any leftover/clutter files, before you upgrade. [/]
[]This mod needs to be loaded AFTER any other mod which changes the DA05Sinding NPC such as Diverse Werewolves Collection or Unique Werewolf NPCs, or else he might show up naked and/or headless, or with a default Nord-looking black face... If you're uncertain which plugins make changes to him, you can load all your plugins in SSEEdit and check if any other plugin overrides the Non-player character "DA05Sinding", and if that's the case, you can use Wrye Bash to move around the AuthenticSindingFollower.esp plugin to be loaded below such a potential offending plugin. Other than that, should be fully compatible with mods which overhauls the appearance of DA05SindingHuman.[/]
[]This mod technically doesn't modify the vanilla DA05 quest in any way, so please don't blame my mod if you're having trouble getting the quest to update after killing all the hunters. Instead load all your plugins in SSEEdit and check for changes to this quest if you suspect any conflicts.[/]
[]I also play with Nether's Follower Framework and Sinding should certainly work fine with it since he uses the vanilla follower framework which NFF also overhauls. Just be sure to ignore the werewolf transformations which NFF handles. Same applies for the NPC infections/transformations handled by Growl.[/]
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Description
This is the official successor of Authentic Sinding Follower.[/
This mod revives the classic Sinding follower mod, letting you recruit the werewolf from the Companions questline. It includes an overhauled redemption story and a configurable beast form with transformation features. With 128 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a solid choice for Skyrim players wanting a unique follower with lore-friendly depth.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Revives a beloved classic mod, keeping it alive for new players
- Active updates (last updated July 2026) show the author cares
- Solid community support with 128 endorsements and over 119k downloads
⚠️ Cons
- Endorsement-to-download ratio is low, so some users may have issues
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter Sinding or the Companions questline
- Requires a new save or careful load order to avoid breaking existing quests
For Skyrim players who want a unique follower with a redemption arc and the ability to transform into a beast. If you're into follower mods that add depth and customization, this is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla followers or don't want to mess with load order.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle load order and avoid conflicts.
- Make sure to load this mod after any mods that alter Sinding's appearance or AI.
- Test the transformation feature in a safe area before taking Sinding into combat.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- LucieLycan
- Version
- 8.2.5
- Downloads
- 119,607
- Endorsements
- 128
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 6/23/2025
- Updated
- 7/11/2026
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