In The Elder Scrolls Online the Companions system allows players to recruit select NPCs to their side to act as a sort of group member. Companions are just like Followers from other Elder Scrolls titles, but with a few key differences that make them work in the MMO format.
Best MMOs to Try For BeginnersAs of the release of the High Isle Chapter for The 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.
Rapport is a measurement of your Companion's overall opinion of you as their Companion. 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, which can'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.
The Blackwood Chapter introduced the Companions system to Elder Scrolls Online for 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
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