Follower and Companion Mods for Oblivion Remastered

Advanced Followers Remastered

The vanilla system’s biggest problem is how painfully rigid it is. You either have a follower or you don’t, and they’re rarely useful for much beyond swinging a sword. This Oblivion Remastered companion system changes that completely, giving you full control of your party’s behavior in the field.

• Recruit up to 3 humanoids and 1 creature at the same time.
• Followers can use torches, heal you and even act as walking storage for your gold.
• They sandbox while you’re idle: taking off helmets indoors or eating while you rest.

✅ How it changes gameplay: Essentially, the mod turns the game into a light party-management experience in the tradition of classic CRPGs. Having a healer or tank in your team while you cast spells from the back becomes a practical tactic rather than a dream. Frankly, the fact that followers automatically sneak when you do is enough to justify installing it in a stealth setup.

Hire Any NPC Mod

Sometimes you meet a random NPC with a great look or unique armor, and it’s infuriating that you can’t invite them along simply because their scripts don’t assign them the “follower” role. This mod removes those silly restrictions, letting you form a gang from practically anyone you meet on the road.

• If they’re an NPC, you can recruit them using a special spell.
• Full compatibility with party-management systems.
• Works alongside other Oblivion Remastered follower frameworks and mods without breaking scripts.

✅ How it changes gameplay: Ideal for roleplaying. Want to lead a particular beggar to fame and fortune? Or make a random guard your personal bodyguard? Go ahead. It adds a sandbox element that fits the “create your own story” philosophy perfectly.

Regiment Framework — Army Command System

This is what I call a hidden gem, one that many people overlook because its description is rather confusing. While other mods simply give you new companions, this framework makes you a commander with an actual military force. If you’ve played Mount & Blade and thought, “I wish I could do that here,” Regiment Framework Army Command System is what you’ve been looking for.

• Command up to 25 soldiers, or more if your PC is a genuine monster.
• Recruit knights, Thieves Guild members, Dark Brotherhood members and even Orc berserkers.
• Includes real-time orders, arsenal customization and persistent equipment management.

✅ How it changes gameplay: It radically changes the genre from a solo RPG into a squad-based tactical game. You’re no longer just clearing dungeons: you’re conducting raids with specialized units, including archers, warriors and mages. Just remember to back up your saves: processing 25 scripts at once is a serious test of the game engine.

Responsive Combat AI

Nothing is worse than installing mods for a whole crowd of Oblivion Remastered followers, then watching your “army” stand frozen while a mudcrab chews on you. This mod adds no new characters, but it gives the ones you already have, along with your enemies, at least a few brains in combat.

• Enemies and allies choose their positions intelligently instead of charging straight ahead.
• Followers make better decisions about when to cast spells and when to block.
• Works at the code level to improve basic NPC behavior while complementing other mods.

✅ How it changes gameplay: Combat gets much more tense when enemies try to flank you. The game stops being a click-them-to-death simulator and makes you pay attention to distance and timing.

Maiq the Liar for Advanced Followers Remastered

A real find for anyone who loves Elder Scrolls lore and a little chaos. M’aiq is usually just a walking joke and Easter egg, but this mod fully integrates him as a recruitable companion within the Advanced Followers framework.

• He hangs around the Anvil docks until you recruit him.
• Available in two versions: original stats or an enhanced version with every stat at 100.
• He’s immortal, which is fortunate because he has absolutely no instinct for self-preservation.

✅ How it changes gameplay: This is mainly about atmosphere and humor, admittedly. Still, having a super-fast Khajiit in ebony armor on your team, one who’s been running around Tamriel since Morrowind, is simply great.

Mod Installation Recommendations

Installing Oblivion Remastered mods isn’t difficult, but it’s easy to break your game if you ignore requirements or load order. A few simple precautions will save you a lot of frustration.

1. Check the requirements first.
   Always open the Requirements tab on a mod’s Nexus page, especially for Regiment Framework, which depends on UE4SS and MagicLoader.
2. Use Vortex or MO2.
   Avoid manual installation by simply dragging files into Data. It’s a reliable route to chaos later.
3. Watch your load order.
   If you’re using Hire Any NPC alongside major overhauls, place it lower in your load order so its behavior scripts take precedence.
4. Back up your saves.
   Scripted mods, particularly those affecting AI or army creation, can damage save data if something goes wrong. A quick backup can save your entire playthrough.

Build Your Own Army of Oblivion Followers

The right mix of companion-system tweaks can completely change how Oblivion Remastered’s difficulty and pace feel. I used to travel alone because the stupid AI annoyed me, but Responsive Combat AI and a small squad of configured followers make the game feel fresh again. They bring the tactical depth vanilla Oblivion desperately lacked.

You don’t have to install everything here. Start with Advanced Followers Remastered, see how it plays, then add Regiment Framework if you want to feel like a commander. If I’ve missed a mod you think deserves a place on this list, tell me. If you plan to keep modding, my Oblivion Remastered mod setup shows which other parts of the game you can change.