Stronger Companions Giant
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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
- 👍 5.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #14 of 96 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a simple mod made using creation kit. What it does is change the Giant's minimum level to 50, 60, 70 or 80 depending on the version you get. In the Vanilla game the Giant's minimum level is 10 which means it quickly dies unless you're playing in very high difficulty. Don't let the high level scare you in my game the giant still dies in like 10-15 seconds.
I don't like to play in high difficulty instead I prefer mods like ASIS, AAE, OBIS and combat mods like Wildcat to make things hard. Because of this my difficulty is in Adept usually which means the Giant kept dying very quickly for me and Aela kept berating me through no fault of my own. So this mod is here to change that.
Hope you enjoy using it and let me know if there are any problems.
This mod was made with game version 1. 5. 73 I think it will work for other versions.
Install instructions
-Use your mod manager or extract the mod into Data folder.
-Bethesda for the game and Creation Kit.
This mod increases the level of the giant encountered on the road to Whiterun, preventing it from being easily killed by guards and giving your character a chance to fight it. A simple tweak for players who want that iconic first battle to be more challenging.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 328 endorsements and over 6k downloads
- Fixes a common early-game letdown where the giant dies before you can fight it
- Lightweight and straightforward—no complex scripts or dependencies
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects that one specific giant encounter, not other giants in the game
- May make the fight too tough for very low-level characters if you head to Whiterun early
- Potential compatibility risk with other mods that alter giant levels or Whiterun's exterior
For Skyrim players who want the iconic first giant fight to actually be a fight, not a cutscene of guards killing it. If you're tired of arriving to find the giant already dead and want a bit more challenge, this is for you. Skip if you prefer a more passive early game or use other mods that overhaul giant encounters.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, just download and install—no manual file placement needed.
- Load order matters: place this mod after any mods that alter giant stats or Whiterun's exterior to ensure its changes take effect.
- Consider your character's level before heading to Whiterun; if you're below level 5, the buffed giant might one-shot you.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- PuddingFace
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 6,291
- Endorsements
- 328
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 12/26/2019
- Updated
- 5/11/2022
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