Nether's Follower Framework

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (29,680 endorsements) 📥 4.7M downloads 📌 v2.8.6 📅 9/16/2021
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Netherworks · Followers & Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 4/10/2024 📅 Created: 9/16/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #8 of 64 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

NETHER'S FOLLOWER FRAMEWORK

Looking for a multi-follower framework that is easy on game resources and gives you the choice between animal or humanoid companions, with as little as one or as many as 10 at a time? How about a system that also provides a wealth of interesting features, both immersive and quality-of-life, to allow you to tailor the framework to your own style of gameplay?

Look no further,  Nether's Follower Framework is that and more!

This mod has 4 goals in mind:

- Be compatible with as many other mods out there as possible, so that you can use it alongside your favorites.

- Provide companion features that are familiar and useful but also engaging and interesting.

- Make preferences optional and undoable, so that companions (and your game) don't get broken along the way.

- Offer interesting options but also keep it resource-friendly and script-engine light.

This framework is intended to be used with followers that use the default follower system. In other words, hook into the standard Dialogue Follower quest (most companions on the Nexus). However, there is also an optional feature that allows you to Import custom followers so that they can also make use of many aspects of this mod (no guarantees, of course, but has been tested with many unique followers out there).

This mod does require SKSE and SkyUI, but those components allow me to deliver streamlined and engaging options to you, that wouldn't be possible without.

NOTE: This mod makes use of scripts and scripting. Every attempt is made to deliver scripted features in an efficient way and to have them work as problem-free as possible. The presence of scripts isn't inherently bad (the game uses many, many scripts - even opening an inventory requires a very small script to accomplish). Badly written scripts are bad and I attempt to catch every issue that I can detect (via logs or results I observe in-game). This is, and will always be, an ongoing process.

NFF is crafted by a follower fanatic with many years of gaming and programming experience who loves putting together a rotating group of adventurers together to accompany his dragonborn on adventures in Skyrim. For the Nerds! (ahem...) Nords!

SSE Page: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/55653

LE Page: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/109150

Installer is the same for both editions

REQUIREMENTS - BARE MINIMUM:

- Dawnguard, Dragonborn, Hearthfires ACTIVE

REQUIREMENTS - OPTIONAL:

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Nether's Follower Framework is a lightweight multi-follower system for Skyrim, allowing up to 10 companions simultaneously. It includes immersion and quality-of-life features, making it a popular choice for players who want a larger party without heavy performance costs.

✨ Key Features

Allows up to 10 companions at once.
Light on game resources.
Includes immersion and quality-of-life functions.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 29,680 endorsements and 4.7M downloads.
  • Supports a massive party of 10 followers, perfect for army-style playthroughs.
  • Performance-friendly design means less lag with multiple followers.

⚠️ Cons

  • Description is cut off, so full feature list isn't clear.
  • Last updated in April 2024, may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates.
  • Requires careful load order management to avoid conflicts with other follower mods.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want to lead a small army of followers without tanking their frame rate. Also great for roleplayers who enjoy traveling with a full entourage. Skip if you prefer a single, deeply integrated companion mod.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage load order.
  • Check for compatibility patches if you use other follower overhauls.
  • Start with a few followers to test performance before maxing out at 10.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Netherworks
Version
2.8.6
Downloads
4,662,345
Endorsements
29,680
Category
Followers & Companions
Created
9/16/2021
Updated
4/10/2024

🔗 Required By 3 Mods

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