EFF - Extensible Follower Framework
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 224 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Some features require:
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[]SKSE64
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]UIExtensions[]SKEE (included in RaceMenu SE)
Please read the update description regarding the version you are updating to before updating. If this is your first time installing it is recommended you dismiss any followers you may have before doing so.
Features
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[]Recruit up to 100 followers at once (set PlayerFollowerMaximum to X where X is anything lower than 100)
[]Follower commands are executed via menu rather than dialogue (This means they can be commanded while in combat) (Optional)
[]Extra commands can be accessed through dialogue if menu is off
[]Followers stats can be displayed and are categorized
[]Followers mount horses if they own one and you are riding one
[]Followers can "collect" or "harvest" specific item types when told to
[]Followers will ride their horse to go "collect" if they own one
[]Followers can "relax" or "sandbox" at point of command
[]Followers outfit can be "set" from a list of basic outfits, or you can set to none and give them whatever you want
[]Followers stats can be "updated" via the "Train" command
[]Followers combat style can be changed to "Default", "Archer", "Berserker", "Mage", "Thief", or "Warrior"
[]Followers can dual wield
[]Followers "Residence" can be set to anywhere the follower is standing
[]Followers can be assigned to be "Default", "Protected", or "Essential"
[]Any available command can also be applied to the entire group at once
- Outfits will "persist" using SKSE when you dismiss, relax, or wait a followerNote: As of 3. 5. 5 Game Setting tweaks are non optional and require SKSE 1. 5. 11 or higher they will become configurable in the future when the new SkyUI is ready.
Game Setting Tweaks
(L - Lower than Vanilla, H - Higher than Vanilla)fFollowSpaceBetweenFollowers - 64 (L) - Should shorten the single file follower length
fFollowerSpacingAtDoors - 256 (H)
fAIDistanceTeammateDrawWeapon - 0 (L) - Turns off Drawing Weapons when you do
fSandBoxSearchRadius - 8192 (H) - Should allow sandboxing to reach out to objects further away
iFriendHitCombatAllowed - 10 (H) - Allows you to hit your friends up to 10 times before hostile
iNumberActorsAllowedToFollowPlayer - 100 (H) - Not sure if this does anything, used to be 6
iNumberActorsInCombatPlayer - 100 (H) - Not sure if this even does anything, used to be 20
iAllyHitNonCombatAllowed - 30 (H) - Should allow you to smack around your followers 30 times before hostile
Instead of speaking to your followers through dialogue, a menu will popup with a number of available features, this menu can be turned off and you c
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[]Recruit up to 100 followers at once (set PlayerFollowerMaximum to X where X is anything lower than 100)
EFF is a comprehensive follower overhaul for Skyrim, adding flexibility and functionality to the follower system. It supports user-made plugins for further extension. With over 17,000 endorsements and 485,000 downloads, it's a highly popular choice for players seeking deeper follower management.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 17k endorsements and nearly half a million downloads.
- Extensible design means you can tailor it with plugins to fit your playstyle.
- Last updated in 2018, but still a staple for many Skyrim players.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 – may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Requires a mod manager for proper installation and plugin management.
For Skyrim players who want deeper control over their followers and enjoy customizing mods with plugins. If you're a modding enthusiast who likes to tweak systems, this is for you. Skip if you prefer simple follower mods with minimal setup.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install EFF and manage its plugins.
- Check the mod's forum posts for compatibility patches with other follower mods you use.
- After installing, test follower commands in-game to see what new options are available.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Expired
- Version
- 4.0.5
- Downloads
- 485,369
- Endorsements
- 17,317
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 1/2/2017
- Updated
- 9/30/2018
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