InThe Elder Scrolls Onlinethe Companions system allows players to recruit select NPCs to their side to act asa sort of group member. Companions are just like Followers from otherElder Scrollstitles, but with a few key differences that make them work in the MMO format.
RELATED:Best MMOs to Try For BeginnersAs of the release of theHigh IsleChapter forThe Elder Scrolls Online, there are four Companions that can be unlocked: Mirri, Bastian, Ember, and Isobel. One of the key mechanics with ESO Companions is the Rapport system. This shows how highly your Companion approves of you, and if you do too many things they don’t like, they might just leave your side.
How Rapport Works In Elder Scrolls Online
Rapport is a measurement of your Companion’s overall opinion of you astheirCompanion. When you do things a Companion likes, their Rapport increases. On the other hand, if the player engages in activities that a Companion disapproves of, they will make their opinion known and your Rapport will decrease.
Having a high Rapport unlocks the unique character questlines associated with each Companion, whichcan’t be accessed any other way. Having too low a Rapport can make the Companion frustrated with you and can even lead to them leaving your service - but only for a short time. Completing the questline for each Companion gives you their unique buff at all times, even when a different Companion is summoned. This is especially useful for Companions like Isobel, whose unique ability creates extra loot at some world events.
Blackwood: How To Build Rapport for Mirri and Bastian
TheBlackwoodChapter introduced the Companions system toElder Scrolls Onlinefor the first time, and brought along two followers for players to recruit. Mirri Elendis is a Dark Elf with a rough past, while Bastian is an Imperial do-gooder Knight. They each have very unique requirements for building Rapport.
RELATED:Elder Scrolls Online High Isle: How To Get Every New TitleMirri can be found outside Doomvault Vulpinaz in the northern areas of Blackwood. Bastian can be found across the zone to the south, just outside Deepscorn Hollow on an island. When the player approaches either of these characters they will call out, making their presence known. you’re able to alsolook for the Companion questpopup on your compass.
Completing “A Mother’s Obsession” and “Dead Weight”
Once Only
Fighter’s Guild and Vvardenfell Dailies, Killing Goblins and Snakes, Provisions (alcohol), Reading, Antiquities, Summoning Daedric-type Pets
Harvesting Torchbugs and Butterflies
Using the Blade of Woe for any reason
Completing “Things Lost”, “Things Found”, and “Family Secrets” quests
Mages Guild Dailies, Psijic Portal events, killing Cultists and Bandits, Reading, Antiquities, completing Random Encounters
Dislikes
Cooking with Cheese
Getting caught breaking the law AND evading your punishment by fleeing
Killing, pickpocketing, or attacking innocent NPCs, including domesticated animals
High Isle: How To Build Rapport for Ember and Isobel
With theHigh IsleChapter for ESO came two new Companions for players to try: Ember the Khajiit and Isolbel the Breton. Ember, like Mirri, has a bit of a troubled past, but can overlook much more sinister actions than the Dark Elf. Isobel, on the other hand, is a Templar who is similar to Bastian but comes across much more confident and less naive.
RELATED:Multiplayer Games That Bombed At Launch But Became Beloved Fan-FavoritesEmber can be found just outside Tor Draioch to the northwest of Gonfalon Bay, while Isobel can be found in the southwest of High Isle proper at Castle Navire. Players will undoubtedly comeacross these two Companionsduring their adventures in theHigh IsleChapter, but if you want to unlock them faster, head to these spots before anything else.
Likes
Frequency
Completing “Cold Trail”, “Cold Blood, Old Pain” and “Green with Envy”
PIckpocketing, looting Thieves Troves, completing Thieves Guild jobs, killing wolf-like enemies, evading the law by fleeing or Counterfeit pardon
Regularly (Every <1 Hour)
Completing Thieves Guild heists, Mages Guild andHigh IsleDailies, using the Clemency perk, summoning Cat non-combat pets
Getting caught committing Crimes or getting spotted while trespassing
Paying your bounty instead of fleeing from Guards
Completing “The Lost Symbol”, “A Mother’s Request”, and “The Princess Detective”
Killing Daedria, using Repair Kits, Dueling, Blacksmithing, Provisioning (sweets), killing Delve/World bosses
Completing Bolgrul Delve and High Isle World Boss Dailies, talking to Alliance Leaders, visiting Undaunted Enclaves
Steaing
Entering either an Outlaw’s Refuge or a Dark Brotherhood sanctuary
The Elder Scrolls Onlineis available for PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Stadia, and Xbox One and Series X|S
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