Silver Fang mod - Gin and Riki Dog Companions (Official Update and Patches)
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🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #14 of 14 Followers & Companions - Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Official renewal of my older mod which adds Gin and Riki, from the Ginga Nagareboshi Gin (GNG) anime, as buyable dog followers, now with improved models, some patches and much more.
Adds Gin and Riki, two Akita Inu dog companions inspired by the anime Ginga Nagareboshi Gin, sold by Gohei Takeda at Vilemyr Inn in Ivarstead. Both are essential, level with the player to 100, and have unique combat abilities, including Riki's knockdown pounce. Small mod with 4 endorsements, last updated August 15, 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Two unique essential dog followers that level with you up to 100 — no need to constantly re-recruit.
- Creative recruitment options: buy them, earn them free via Akakabuto quest, or recruit if Gohei dies.
- Freshly updated (August 2026) despite modest numbers (4 endorsements, 146 downloads).
⚠️ Cons
- Only 4 endorsements so far — you're taking a chance on a niche anime-inspired mod.
- The Akakabuto quest trigger is concealed behind a specific dialogue option, so you might miss the free recruitment route.
- No mention of Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition compatibility in the description.
For Skyrim players who love the Ginga Nagareboshi Gin anime and want faithful dog companions with quest integration. Completionists who enjoy lore-friendly custom followers with unique appearances and combat abilities will appreciate the effort. Skip if you want a large follower framework or multiple creatures — this adds just two dogs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the plugin after any other creature or follower overhauls in your load order to avoid conflicts.
- Travel to Ivarstead and find Gohei Takeda at Vilemyr Inn; ask him about the path to High Hrothgar to trigger the Akakabuto encounter.
- If Gohei dies, talk to Riki or Gin directly to recruit them for free, so don't reload if he gets killed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- LucieLycan
- Version
- 2.7
- Downloads
- 146
- Endorsements
- 4
- Category
- Followers & Companions - Creatures
- Created
- 7/4/2026
- Updated
- 8/15/2026
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