Followers Don't Draw Weapons - Updated
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #284 of 314 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I've gone and ESL'd the plugin. Perms were open and support will continue.
Works on any version of the game, SE/AE compatible.
Main File value - 30. 00000 (Updated mod's value setting. ESL) Doesn't require anything...install and go!
Main File #2 NoPlugin version - Uses the mod Game Settings Override and a . TOML file to function. Requires SKSE and GSO!
Optional File value - 0. 00000 (original mod's value setting. ESL)
ABOUT
This is a simple plugin that changes the GMST value that controls followers drawing weapons when you do so they don't unless they initiate combat.
CHANGES
Original Mod: fAIDistanceTeammateDrawWeapon - 2000. 0000 --> 0. 0000
Main File versions set to: fAIDistanceTeammateDrawWeapon = 30. 0000
INSTALLATION
MOD ORGANIZER 2 OR VORTEX
Download and activate
UNINSTALLATION
This mod can be cleanly uninstalled.
Delete Follower's Don't Draw Weapons.esp
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A lightweight Skyrim mod that adjusts follower weapon-drawing behavior so they only draw weapons when combat begins, instead of at a distance. Ideal for players who find follower weapon-drawing immersion-breaking or annoying. Simple and effective, with 201 endorsements and recent updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 201 endorsements and 10k+ downloads
- Simple, focused fix that solves a common annoyance
- Recently updated, so it's likely compatible with current game versions
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects draw distance—no other follower AI changes
- May conflict with other mods that alter follower combat behavior
- Limited to Skyrim; not for other Bethesda games
For Skyrim players who hate seeing followers whip out weapons from a mile away. If you use Convenient Horses and want consistent behavior, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you want deeper follower AI overhauls—this is purely a tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 for easy uninstallation.
- Place this mod after other follower behavior mods in your load order to ensure it takes effect.
- Test in a combat encounter to see the new draw distance in action.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- E10X11
- Version
- v1.0.2
- Downloads
- 10,337
- Endorsements
- 201
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 1/26/2025
- Updated
- 1/26/2025
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