Tek the Skeleton Follower
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 6 Followers & Companions - Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
-> HE IS OUTSIDE THE CAVE <-
WHAT HE CAN DO?
Keep up with you and stay at your level, no matter what level you are if you start a new game or load a high level character he still will be balanced. (leveling system with 1-100 range) skilled with Two-handed weapons and Archery, equip every armor if enchanted or not, it will work as normal even if it does not apper in his body the numbers still work, he can Trade, do Favors wait and follow, he is recognized as a creature, if you don't use follower mods, you can have a normal follower and him around, he is taller and faster than the other skeletons due to his tale and does sounds when commands are given, like an answer the way only an skeleton can do. (see Videos)
Inventory: Hopeless (BattleAxe), Despair (Bow), Judge (Ring), Insanity (Necklace) 30 iron arrows, Bloody rags (Backstory on the book)
1. 1 CHANGES
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[]Increased base Health by 50 points and Stamina by 100
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]Removed Annoying breathing idle sound[]Increased movement speed ( He will keep up with you now)
[]Added Immunity to disease.
1. 2 CHANGES
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[]Fixed his size, now he can enter in every place without problem
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]Added unique equipament based on the book with custom names (BattleAxe, Bow, Ring, Necklace) - Better book with more interesting backstory and ilustrative images, changed book name
PERKS
- Light foot (Don't trigger any trap, even strings)
- Barbarian (20% more damage to Two-Handed weapons)
- Overdrawn (20% more damage with Bows)
- Quick shot (increased 30% attack speed with Bows)
- Ranger (Able to move faster with a drawn bow) ADDED ON 1. 1
- Champion Stance (Power attacks with Two-Handed weapons cost 25% less) ADDED ON 1. 1
- Deep wounds (Attacks with greatswords have a 20% chance of doing critical damage) BOOSTED FROM 10% TO 20% ON 1. 1
- Limbsplitter (Attacks with battle axes cause extra bleeding damage)
- Skullcrusher (Attacks with warhammers ignore 25% of armor)
- Immune to disease, poison and paralysis, does not ragdoll, don't affect stealth, resist 30% magic and frost damage, is Essential
WHY I WOULD WANT A SKELETON FOLLOWING ME?
If you have a Necromancer, Death Knight or other dark based build it's good for roleplay
Skeletons are badass
Tek is no ordinary skeleton and have his own backstory
You can find him in the North Entran
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[]Fixed his size, now he can enter in every place without problem
Adds Tek, a skeleton follower who levels with the player from 1-100, skilled in two-handed weapons and archery. He can trade, do favors, and is recognized as a creature, allowing a second follower without mods. Includes unique gear and perks, updated through version 1.2.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 289 endorsements and 8k downloads
- Balanced at any level, so he's useful from start to endgame
- Unique skeleton design with custom sounds and a backstory book
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions
- As a creature, he might not work with all follower mods or quests
- Potential conflicts with mods that alter skeleton or creature AI
For Skyrim players who want a quirky, powerful undead companion without needing follower overhaul mods. Great for those who like archery/melee hybrids and want a second follower. Skip if you prefer humanoid followers or use mods that change follower mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- He's outside the cave, so look for him there after installing
- Since he's a creature, you can have him alongside a normal follower without mods
- Check his inventory for the book that explains his backstory
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Kholzac
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 8,076
- Endorsements
- 289
- Category
- Followers & Companions - Creatures
- Created
- 3/8/2018
- Updated
- 3/18/2018
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