Simple Animal Followers

⭐ ⭐ (384 endorsements) 📥 8,767 downloads 📌 v0.9.7b 📅 12/23/2019
⚪ Last updated 2020

By SlavicPotato · Followers & Companions - Creatures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/2/2020 📅 Created: 12/23/2019
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #5 of 6 Followers & Companions - Creatures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Tamed animals become potential followers, you can set their homes, make them wait/follow just like any standard follower, major difference is that they're commanded via a menu instead the dialogue. Reason for this is largely technical, since dialogue options require adding voice types to animal NPCs which is much too invasive/complicated to implement.

Up to 50 animals can be managed at a time and there's a simple option to permanently dismiss if you don't want it any more. They are not set essential and can die, so you need to take care of them. If one dies it is immediatelly unregistered and a slot frees up.

Features:

  • []Tame almost any animal NPC from vanilla game or installed mods (must have ActorTypeAnimal or ActorTypeCreature keyword)

    []Optionally override animal keyword restriction and tame anything you can charm (use with caution)

    []Up to 50 managed animal followers

    []Set homes for your animals

    []Ability to summon if they get lost

    []Lightweight, no overrides and no polling scripts

    See the tutorial video if you're having any issues

    • []Buy Tame Animal illusion spell from Drevis Neloren at the College of Winterhold

      []Find and learn a charm spell (Calm/Pacify/etc..)

      []Animal must be under the effects of a charm spell before you can tame it

      []First put the animal under charm spell, then hit it with Tame Animal

      Manual Installation:

      • []Drop "Data" folder into your Skyrim SE installation directory and enable nPetFollowers.esp

        Compatibility:

        Should be compatible with everything, but pay attention not to:

        • []Manage any NPC which is already managed by another follower framework

        • Manage special animal NPCs like Barbas since it could break quests related to that NPC.

          Requirements:

          No other mods are required but it is recommended that you install SKSE, otherwise some features will be disabled.

          
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Simple Animal Followers lets you tame almost any animal in Skyrim SE and manage up to 50 as followers via a menu instead of dialogue. It adds a Tame Animal spell, allows setting homes, summoning, and permanent dismissal. Lightweight with no overrides, it's compatible with most mods but requires charm spells and careful handling of quest-critical NPCs.

✨ Key Features

Tame almost any animal NPC from vanilla or modded game (must have ActorTypeAnimal or ActorTypeCreature keyword)
Optional override to tame anything you can charm, use with caution
Manage up to 50 animal followers at a time
Set homes for your animals and summon them if they get lost
Lightweight design with no overrides and no polling scripts
Animals are not essential and can die, freeing up a slot immediately

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 384 endorsements and nearly 9k downloads, so it's proven to work for many players
  • Lightweight script-free approach means it won't bloat your save or cause script lag
  • Flexible taming system works with any animal that has the right keyword, including modded creatures

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in January 2020, so it might not be fully tested with the latest Skyrim SE patches or newer mods
  • Requires a charm spell (Calm/Pacify) and the Tame Animal spell, which adds a bit of setup before you can start taming
  • Potential compatibility risk if you try to manage NPCs already handled by other follower frameworks or quest-critical animals like Barbas
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a lightweight way to have animal companions without the hassle of dialogue-based follower systems. It's perfect for ranger or druid-type characters who want a pack of wolves or bears. Skip if you prefer followers with rich dialogue or if you're not into managing multiple creatures.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to buy the Tame Animal spell from Drevis Neloren at the College of Winterhold, and grab a Calm or Pacify spell to charm animals first.
  • Use the menu to set a home for your animal so it has a place to return to if it gets lost.
  • Avoid taming quest-critical animals like Barbas to prevent breaking quests.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
SlavicPotato
Version
0.9.7b
Downloads
8,767
Endorsements
384
Category
Followers & Companions - Creatures
Created
12/23/2019
Updated
1/2/2020

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