Ultimate Follower Overhaul is a free mod for Skyrim that aims to fix common issues players had with the follower feature and upgrade the control/usability. Added features include better dialogue options, increased follower count, upgrades to the follower horses, group commands, and more.

This mod is usable on versions of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim that is v1.8 or higher and requires no other installments to function. The original game launcher is needed to start using the mod; any launcher will do after it’s running. It’s compatible with any other mod that doesn’t modify the follower script. If you’re looking for more Skyrim add-ons, there’s Dwemertech, Falskaar, The Forgotten City, Simple multiple followers, and SkyUI 5.

Removing Limitations 

The main issue that many players had with the follower system was that it felt too rigid and limited. This mod makes the system vaster with dialogue options that can make your follower do different actions, like rest, change clothes, show stats, and more. 

Ultimate Follower Overhaul also lets you use these new features on more followers as it changes the follower count from 1 to 15 at a  time.

Quality of Life Changes

Included in Ultimate Follower Overhaul are also some quality of life changes that make life easier for you, such as:

• Removal of level limits on base The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim followers.
• Addition of dual-wielding for followers.
• Followers will not engage in battle while you’re sneaking.
• Houscarls will move to the player house once you buy it.

Improving the Follower System

Ultimate Follower Overhaul offers to add more features to the follower system and it delivers. If you had a gripe with the follower system before, then an add-on included in this mod will please you; whether it be the increased follower count, more options on how to interact with them, or fixes on minor annoyances. This mod is not a grand change to the story of Skyrim but functions more like a patch to small issues within the game. It’s a pleasant gift for those who need it.