Interesting Follower Requirements for Interesting NPCs
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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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #6 of 44 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Interesting Follower Requirements for Interesting NPCs
Am I the only one bothered that you can recruit Gorr, champion of the Imperial City Arena, after talking to him for 5 minutes? You're practically weaker than Hjoromir at level 1 right after Helgen, so why would he follow you at all?
This is a problem that happens across many of the amazing Interesting NPCs followers. But not anymore! When talking to Interesting NPCs, you will only see the "I need your help, follow me" option when you meet certain criteria.
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These are 2 examples of the logic behind the mod. To see the full list of requirements for each follower clik the spoiler below. There are no spoilers regarding the quests, but there will be explanations regarding the personality of the NPCs, so avoid this if you are bothered by it.
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Full list of Requirements for each follower:
Version 2. 0
- Column A, B or C must be true for them to follow you. I've prioritized speechcraft over other things because 1) this mod is all about talking lol 2) it's an underused skill 3) it makes sense as you can convince the NPC to follow you using your speechcraft
Version 1. 0 - OLD
(This is only for version 1. X - Leaving it here in case you decide to use the older version)
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Full list of followers that remain unchanged (as I think their conditions are interesting enough already).
Did I miss someone? Do you disagree with a condition or want me to implement another one? I'm all ears! :)
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Compatibility, Improvements, Thanks
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[]Compatible with everything. I haven't seen any mod that touches the quest of 3dnpc.[/]
[]NFF and vanilla both work well out of the gate, I haven't tested any other follower manager mods.
For vanilla (No EFF) keep in mind you will need to MEET the requirement + not have a companion for the "Follow me" option to show up.[/]
[]I haven't personally met every character or seen every quest Interesting NPCs adds. The requirements I have established for those are just based on wiki research and wh
This mod adds specific requirements that must be met before recruiting certain followers from the Interesting NPCs mod. It's for players who want more meaningful progression and challenge in their Skyrim playthroughs. With 1,767 endorsements and nearly a million downloads, it's a popular addition for those using Interesting NPCs.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (1,767 endorsements, 930k+ downloads).
- Adds depth and roleplay value for veteran players.
- Tightly integrated with Interesting NPCs, a beloved mod.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects certain followers—not all.
- Requires Interesting NPCs, so it's useless without it.
- No details on what the requirements are—could be vague or frustrating.
For Skyrim players who use Interesting NPCs and want extra challenge or roleplay depth before recruiting followers. Skip if you prefer easy access to followers or don't use Interesting NPCs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure Interesting NPCs is installed first, then load this mod after it.
- Check the mod's description on the Nexus for a list of which followers are affected.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the load order automatically.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- JaySerpa
- Version
- 2.04
- Downloads
- 930,972
- Endorsements
- 1,767
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 2/13/2021
- Updated
- 6/7/2026
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