Daanik the Returned - Scripted Enemy and Summonable Ally
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #122 of 296 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
DAANIK THE RETURNED
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Do battle with a powerful and highly customized enemy and earn the right to have to him fight by your side
- Features -
Encounter a unique and highly customized enemy, one of the oldest and most powerful members of the Dragon Cult has awoken from his slumber, an undead Lich of unrivaled power, he has appeared at Skytemple Ruins north of Winterhold and is planning something big, dare you engage him to put a stop to his madness and earn the right for him to fight by your side?- Summoning the Lich -
If you manage to defeat Daanik in combat you will beable to summon him to fight for you, by taking and equipping his Binding Amulet you will gain the spell Ritual of Summoning which will allow you to summon him fourth but it is not as simple as that, to call him to your side you will also require 1 filled Black Soul Gem and a decent amount of Magicka, once summoned Daanik will fight for you for up to 5 minutes, after that he will vanish back into the aether and you will have to perform the ritual of summoning again if you wish for his aid once more.
- Combat as an Enemy -
- Combat as an Ally -
Daanik will utilize the same abilities as a summonable ally as he would as an enemy, the only exceptions are balance related, Daanik will level with the player up to level 100 starting at level 35, at level 100 he would be almost as powerful as he was as an enemy at his maximum level.
FAQs...
Q. Where can I find this Lich?A. He is north of Winterhold at the Skytemple Ruins
Q. Well he just kicked my a** so fast it felt like a blast from the past
A. Do not forget he is a high-tier superboss, you may want to bring a follower along
Daanik the Returned adds a custom Lich enemy with unique appearance and abilities. Defeat him to unlock him as a summonable ally. Created by TX12001, author of Advanced Adversary Encounters. 137 endorsements, last updated June 2019.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Respected author (TX12001) known for Advanced Adversary Encounters.
- Solid community support with 137 endorsements and 15,798 downloads.
- Dual-purpose content: challenging boss fight plus a new follower.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019, so may have compatibility issues with newer game versions.
- No details on level scaling or integration with other mods.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the same areas or NPCs.
For Skyrim players who enjoy challenging boss fights and want a unique undead follower as a reward. Also for fans of TX12001's previous work. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly or non-magical companions.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to save before the fight to avoid frustration if you're under-leveled.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Check the mod's page for any patches if you use other encounter overhauls.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Tx12001
- Version
- V3
- Downloads
- 15,798
- Endorsements
- 137
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 12/9/2018
- Updated
- 6/5/2019
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