Yoana the Wanderer
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #54 of 127 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Y O A N A T H E W A N D E R E R
"A dual-sword follower with bad ideas, sharp edges, and absolutely no interest in behaving."
A standalone custom voiced follower by bridgeburnerr of the Bordello team.
Yoana is a custom voiced standalone follower built for players who like their companions a little dangerous, a little funny, and very capable of turning a quiet walk into a situation.
She is not a court mage. She is not a delicate little quest dispenser. She is not here to meditate under a tree and tell you about balance.
Yoana solves problems with two blades, suspicious confidence, and the kind of loyalty that probably should have come with a warning label.
She comes with her own look, outfit, custom voice work, trust progression, home system, MCM options, and dual-sword setup. She is meant to feel like a real character, not just another pretty face standing behind you with a sword equipped.
You can find her at Riverside Shack in Eastmarch, tucked along the White River southwest of Windhelm. From Windhelm, head out and follow the river west-southwest toward the Gallows Rock / Kynesgrove side of the hold; if you find the lonely little shack on the bank, you have probably found Yoana too.
CUSTOM VOICED · DUAL SWORDS · TRUST PROGRESSION · MCM OPTIONS · SET-HOME TOGGLE · CBBE 3BA
W H A T Y O U G E T
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[]A standalone custom voiced follower with her own appearance, outfit, voice, and personality.[/]
[]A lightweight SkyUI MCM page for companion settings and relationship status.[/]
[]Dual-sword combat using Sorrow and Solace.[/]
[]A trust/progression system tracked through her MCM.[/]
[]A set-home dialogue toggle so you can control whether her home-setting option appears.[/]
[]A cleaned Riverside start area so her introduction does not come with surprise predator nonsense.[/]
[]Private asset paths packed under Yoana-owned folders to avoid stomping over your other mods.[/]
P E R S O N A L I T Y
Yoana is blunt, restless, dramatic in exactly the way someone would deny if accused, and much more loyal than she wants to admit.
She does not do magic.
She does not do serene.
She does not do "wait here and be normal" particularly well.
Yoana the Wanderer is a fully voiced follower mod for Skyrim, featuring a unique companion with her own personality and a dual-wield combat style. With over 1,200 endorsements and 71,000 downloads, this mod is a popular choice for players seeking a distinctive, lore-friendly companion.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,223 endorsements and 71,337 downloads
- Fully voiced adds immersion and personality
- Dual-wield style offers a different combat companion experience
⚠️ Cons
- No details on compatibility with other follower mods or overhauls
- No information on whether she uses custom assets or vanilla resources
- Potential conflicts with mods that alter follower behavior or combat AI
For Skyrim players who want a follower with a distinct personality and combat style, not just another generic companion. If you enjoy voiced followers with unique quirks, this is for you. Skip if you prefer silent or minimal followers or if you're looking for a follower with extensive quest content.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to check your load order and place this mod after any follower framework mods you use.
- If you use a mod manager, use its preview feature to see Yoana's appearance before installing.
- Consider using a follower overhaul mod like Amazing Follower Tweaks to manage her inventory and combat behavior.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- bridgeburnerr
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 71,337
- Endorsements
- 1,223
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 11/15/2025
- Updated
- 6/18/2026
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