What Skyrim's Companions Should Have Been | Every Companions Mod for Skyrim 2022

[@HeavyBurns]

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[@liamwalsh3925]

Great video and editing Heavy Burns, definitely earned a sub.

[@FromTheWombTotheGrave]

Make another vid overhauling necromancy

[@Ed_man_talking9]

good job leaving that filthy knife ear out of the follower overhaul. also i'm curious if you'll cover the Growl mod in your next video, it does what moonlit tales does, but it's a bit more lightweight, it doesn't come with textures so you can pick witch werewolf texture you desire, some perks that benefit magic users while in beast form, you can choose a werebear if you roleplay as a skaal.

[@kvothe6142]

You should try to overhaul the Dark Brotherhood

[@mrwilliams1424]

Blade's, Blade's and Blade's

[@101Mant]

I really wish the story line had more choice, depth and consequences. Many werewolves are supposed to be uncontrolled monsters so presumably the Silver Hand do a lot of good but they are shown as basically bad guys with captured and tortured werewolves. Given the Companions are basically mercenaries they aren't exactly squeaky clean and there was a great opportunity for better writers to have established an interesting conflict.

[@psychicsocial]

Yes! An interesting moral conflict where you could maybe see the merits and downfalls of both sides. That would have been sick.

[@EJDubbz]

Unfortunately mods can only do so much for us. That can't save us from Bethesda only hiring level designers and not actual writers.

[@frankiehernandez6232]

Yes a agree plus the companion quest line was a bit to easy, just a few missions and your their leader already.

[@5226-p1e]

There are modders who are trying to make that happen, however because voice actors are apparently scarce, it's not always possible. But it also takes a lot of technical skill to do everything there is in a mod situation, some people who have been modding for years and know all these other tools and know how to do literally everything in the creation kit, probably won't have any issue, but most of these people have left Skyrim modding forever unfortunately.

[@thalmoragent9344]

Yep, especially with the backstory of them leaving the Companions to be better associated with Ysgramor’s legacy instead of letting Werewolves infest the order fully

[@dragonrykr]

I love the fact he calls her Alea throughout the entire video, even though her name is Aela

[@asdfgangsta5]

At 4:36 its misspelled too. I think he legit has her name wrong in his mind lmao

[@HeavyBurns]

@@asdfgangsta5 Unorinically thought she was called Alea, this is the "Soul Carin" all over again XD

[@disorderlydame]

​@@HeavyBurns Soulcaringate and Aleagate 🤣 There's also the mispronounced Njada 😵

[@silas5086]

@@HeavyBurns dude, I played the game a long time ago, and you literally made me conflict the whole video and I was like "Wait so her name was Alea this WHOLE time? How did i never realise it??"

[@johnrayordas]

I'm dyslexic. I also thought her name was Alea until other npcs mention her name when I first played back in 2011.

[@petersmittens6222]

Honey wake up, new heavy burns video just dropped

[@logocoma1426]

" ill get ready! make the popcorn for my use remember sweetly my boyfriend likes extra butter "

[@Theaves873]

Hey you, you’re finally awake.

[@ryderbrown5336]

It should be noted that while Vilkas is older than Farkas, it's not by much as they are twins. More experienced is kind of a stretch.

[@eldritchthorne]

I came down to the comments for this. There really shouldn't be much difference between them visually since they seem to be identical rather than fraternal. Their talents just lie elsewhere, as well as their intellect. I went WTF when they made Farkas seem "youthful".

[@Nyghtking]

I think it would be interesting for the Silver Hand if they were founded by a former Companion, specifically one from before Kodlak Whitemane, and he left as one of Kodlak's predecessors was forcing members to become werewolves. The founder didn't like this and ended up killing this man and leaving. He came to ruminated on what he had witnessed and came to the conclusion that werewolves were a potentially dire threat as they could take on the form of men, and didn't possess the tells like a vampire did. He formed the Silver Hand as a way to hunt down werewolves and keep watch initially, but since they used primarily silver weapons, they also started to hunt undead, potentially even forming a sort of alliance with the Dawn Guard at one point. I looked it up and the companions first formed during the second era, and the dawnguard were formed during mid-second era, it is also unknown when the circle of the companions first started being werewolves, so in theory this could work.

[@marilynlucero9363]

Wasn't this already the case? I remember vaguely dialogue from one of the companions explaining that Companions who refused 'the gift' left the Companions and set up the Silver Hand because it is not the way of the Companions to be worshipping a Daedric Prince.

[@Procelyte]

The loss of Brodual is rough, but the rise of Heavy Burns takes the sting away. The quality of your videos is amazing brother, keep up the good work!

[@indominusolympus8802]

Did they announce quitting modding or just a hiatus?

[@JadziaDaxDS9]

@@indominusolympus8802 No statement that I’m aware of, but they haven’t uploaded in a year.

[@Roboshark1019]

Who is brodual? Don't really pay attention to names

[@nestorgamer9746]

@@Roboshark1019 another modding ytber

[@Roboshark1019]

@@nestorgamer9746 oh I thought he was a mod maker based on how people where talking about him

[@ryanbutler544]

I have seen plenty of mods for the Companions, but your list is balanced and lore friendly! I would love to see what you could do for the the College of Winterhold. If I am being honest though, I would love to see your revamps of every organization in Skyrim. Keep up the good work!

[@charmeze6932]

Agreed 100%

[@Steve-xo5pq]

The Darkbrotherhood has some good mods! Google is your friend :)

[@ryanbutler544]

@@Steve-xo5pq I know, but the base Dark Brotherhood is already pretty good. The main problem is that I want the other guilds to be just as interesting. Except for the Thieves Guild, which has the most interactive faction mechanics, and is by far the most interesting at base.

[@elite6642]

i dont even play Skyrim anymore, but it remains my favorite game of all time. Watching your vids always makes me want to dive back in to a heavily modded playthrough.

[@brucewayne2558]

Buddy, a modded Skyrim play through is an entirely different experience. Trust me, I don't think you'll regret it.

[@Steve-xo5pq]

@@brucewayne2558 agreed, mods are the reason I am still playing this game 10 years later, and I have over 1000 hours

[@Drafonni]

Two other mods for consideration: Missives to have more radiant quests fit for a mercenary. The Great Town of Shor’s Stone to add another Companions base to Skyrim (it’s just a visual addition, no new actual content).

[@Fallen-gryphon]

Based

[@theelderscrolls_area]

Gotta see more of this game

[@shadowstar1002]

There is a mod on the Nexus called Underworld that converts the Silver Hands into a Vampire faction, complete with undead thralls and vampire spellcasting.

[@thekeepwolf2280]

Yes, i use this mod for the side Effect: all the companions's follower (only of the circle) can turn in the werewolf form in battle. IT'S nice and lorefriendly see Aela or Farkas turn in the Beast form.

[@Nod_Lucario]

That sounds interesting, actually, might download that sometime

[@Manterok]

I love the idea of having the silver hand as a joinable faction. That is fuckin genius. It's like joining the dawngaurd instead of the vampires except with less of a line of good and evil. My favorite guild quest was always thieves guild. I was disappointed in the dark brotherhood quest even the first time I played it. I liked oblivion's DB quest so much more, so I guess I'd like to see that done better, if anyone has made a mod as bad ass as the silver hand faction.

[@johngrant4470]

I'm happy to see you include "Conflict Under the Crescent". The mod author has worked hard on it, and the last update really cleaned it up and expanded the story. It is a must have in my load order.

[@coveredinhummus]

I thought I was going crazy when you kept calling Aela Alea so i had to google it. Really had me like I’ve been reading it wrong for ten years

[@BardsCollegeGraduate]

Yay, my favourite faction! Loved this one, such a cinematic experience once again 👌

[@HeavyBurns]

Thanks so much!

[@Decken_Sin_Hellbringer]

@@HeavyBurns I honestly can't wait for you to make every faction better. To their weapons, armour, gear, rewards, choices, and even Headquarters. So excited

[@TurtleMythic1251]

Always brightens my day when you upload Heavy

[@reynaldoalejandroramosalva8949]

Nothing better than being a werewolf companion that joins the dawnguard, destroys the volkihar and now needs to decide between Serana and Aela.

[@bradleydelay]

Amazing video but it's also kinda surreal as I just got done with a playthrough of conflict under the crescent, and thought about making a MO2 profile for a total overhaul Modlist. For a next video I'd definitely love to see you tackle the College of Winterhold. Stuff like Obscure's College, Quest Expansion, and Immersive College NPCs make the experience really fun. I'd highly recommend it.

[@lacrimosa9020]

your editing is impressive, especially the moment with Rorikstead🤯

[@dariancoleman7184]

Haven't been here in a minute. But the story and how these mods are done is incredibly excellent. As a werewolf main this is a whole different experience and perspective. And the lore added makes the werewolves even more influential and important.

[@therevanchist7066]

Holy shit that was epic... the editing was god-tier and it felt like I was seeing a movie with some of those transitions lol how tf does this dude not have millions of subscribers???

[@zoro4661WasTaken]

Obviously the mods you're featuring are great, but the edits you do around stuff like interiors being changed and the intro and stuff - it just always blows me away. Bravo dude, seriously amazing job on these!

[@cannon4est]

How have I only just found this channel? The production value is stunning! (And I'm a sucker for a pretty, well-produced video).

[@NarivaTV]

Just an amazing HB experience as always! Cheers mate, keep it up! 🍻

[@darkowl8968]

THIS is the companions I was looking for. Though that SH cinematic... Utter chills. Was getting some strong DA Origins from it too

[@TheSlickmicks]

Very nicely done video. As far as faction overhauls The Blades or Tribal Orcs get my votes.

[@LeviKeiser]

You should really do the College of Winterhold next. It's ironically my favorite, but *needs* more love

[@arwahsapi]

I love especially the repeated quests from the librarian orc in which he tells you to fetch a certain book because it's always found in a boss chest with handsome loot

[@XxDarkoviathxX]

I would love if a mod list was made of all the overhauls burns have done it sounds like the perfect game

[@janfromhr8396]

I really enjoy the background music! It's so refreshing to watch a Skyrim video without hearing the Skyrim soundtrack on repeat.

[@AlfonsoVallarta]

The most underwhelming guild? The Bard's College, OFC! This video was brilliant; hope all the mods that interested me can be installed mid-game, since I recently started one.

[@theappleone7509]

I've literally upgraded my pc yesterday and been rewatching your videos to try and see how much it will take to burn it, so this video couldn't have had better timing! your mum

[@wilczus222]

Exactly when i wanted to start a werewolf playthrough, thanks man!

[@AsterSea]

Heavy Burns: "And now for the last companion memeber..." Athis: Am I a joke to you?

[@Breiti_G]

Let's gooo!!! Last night I saw all your mods videos making a compilation of mods that my game needed, and today you bring out one of the companions, you are great, new subscriber! I don't join, because in Argentina we are all poor but someday, greetings!!! thanks for collaborating so much with the skyrim community!!

[@goredev]

can't believe you skipped sleek wolf armor. lol. it's my absolute favorite armor replacer in the game. it's gorgeous!

[@HeavyBurns]

oo i just looked it up yeah would of been really nice to show but i didnt know about it, join the discord so next time i ping asking for mod suggestions you can throw any in that you know of :))

[@goredev]

@@HeavyBurns 💕 love ya buddy. i'll join! wasnt even aware there was one.

[@Great8126]

Really loved the video, and for the next guild video I would recommend either the thieves guild or the dark brotherhood.

[@Nod_Lucario]

Honestly, I wish they'd have an expansion questline for the Companions, like have a werewolf vs. werewolf type thing (maybe have it set after completing the main Companions quesline, like what the Summerset Isle mod was for the College of Winterhold). With one faction of werewolves using Hircine's gift for good, hunting down bandits, rouge mages, and others who prey upon the innocent. While the other faction abuses their gift (think Volkihar Vampires, but with Werewolves), preying upon anyone unlucky enough to get caught in their crosshairs. Be interesting to see a Companions vs. Opposing Werewolf faction type thing. Also, be interesting if there were little tidbits of Imperial Legions and Stormcloaks having Lycanthropes within their ranks (either in secret or not), perhaps even having seperate legions for Lycanthropes.

[@Falconn104]

Great vid as always - I think you meant to call her Aela though (not Alea)😉

[@M3T4LH34D91]

Grade A video as always 👌 I always felt that bethesda dropped the ball with not making the silver hand a join able faction. Something skyrims factions (save for dawnguard and civil war) is lacking is choices. Wish every faction had two sides to choose from the dark brotherhood could have either the morag tong or the pinitus oculatus and maybe have some evil warlock or necromancer faction for the CoW. Maybe flesh out the summerset shadows a bit more with the thieves guild. And ffs the forsworn conspiracy quest was so awesome but a complete let down after it was over. Some quests that tied in with the Civil War to take back the reach would've been awesome

[@Dogtles]

Your editing and visual storytelling in your videos is insane

[@draysmusicalshtposts6340]

There's a LE mod that never got ported that adjusted their quest to make your membership feel more organic. MCM menu that dictates how many in game days/odd jobs you'd do before the next step of the questlone itself, so you're not becoming their leader within 2 in-game days. Nice to see we can get it back to some extent!

[@aswd90]

Editing skill are on point my dude.

[@clavesseptem7223]

I'd love to see a Dark Brotherhood or Thieves Guild story overhaul. I recently(ish) got TES IV: Oblivion and while yeah, the graphics side doesn't hold a candle, the story? Impeccable. Devastating in some spots. And I loved it. Comparatively, the Skyrim TG and DB questlines get...mired in weird areas that don't really fit the guilds' reputation, legacy or history very well.

[@zoey8977]

So I took a look at the Silver Hand Quest mod you showed in the end and I think you should’ve noted that the mod breaks the companions quest line. Other than that, great video :)

[@flipflopfrog602]

dude the quality of these videos is insane, have you ever thought of making a machinima?

[@bromson4459]

In a few videos it's just going to be a animated movie. Burns you improve with every Video and it is a joy every time i see a new video of you

[@BP-dn9nv]

I like the idea of the companions, given that they're actually tied into Skyrim's culture and history rather than just being a generic bunch of mercenaries like the fighters guild was in Oblivion. The problem is just how barebones it is, with so few quests in it and no choice options.

[@valen.barreiro]

You have no idea how much I was waiting for this video! Your videos are always a delight to watch and now you gave me a lot of hype for the Werewolves video, you did me dirty there Burns haha

[@JoshIsMerry]

Great video! It was a bit hard to hear you over the music at times. If you run your audio through a dynamic processer and side chain your main audio to duck the parts of the band your voice covers it's clean it up automatically in the future ;)

[@elite6642]

your videos are so good man. The editing is impressively good. Bethesda needs to hire you for their trailer team

[@logancluer1141]

I’m playing a companions based character atm but I’m kinda splitting it up into segments. Like I’m doing some companions quests then going back to the main quest for a bit. To me it then makes a bit more sense when you become their leader, cos not only have you been a part of the companions for a little longer but whilst being a member of the companions you’ve also defeated Alduin and saved the world. Cos you know saving the world makes you slightly more qualified to lead the oldest and most respected warriors on the continent lol

[@frederickabreu1096]

Wow! such high quality video production! This is outstanding! i can't wait to see what the dark brotherhood overhaul is!

[@ryana.c1379]

the editing is absolutely insane

[@popepiusxv]

i love the ambiance of this video it has such a good atmosphere !!! good work man, youre videos are only getting better

[@koreyclark5422]

Love the silver hand alternet quest but can't wait for werewolf video love the channel

[@RoastedPlays]

Hey you your finally awake you where watching a heavy burns video right same as us and that thief over there

[@Arcana_Jester]

If I knew how to mod, I would have overhauled the Companions myself. I truly think that the Silver Hand _were_ members of the Companions at one point in their history that broke away from the group because of the introduction of the Werewolf blood. I would have made an entire quest line where you "betray" the Companions at any point in the quest that is dramatically appropriate, but still try to save those that will turn from Hircine's favor. Some of them may need some serious convincing, but not everyone will be saved. After many adventures, you can have several endings, with the best one integrating both sides as one faction again. And Jorrvaskr would be bigger. You know, the size of a ship that would have _actually_ held 500+ people. You could do a Dawnguard-like epic side quest just for this group.

[@predatedhickory5775]

All of these mods look great. Gonna make sure to check them all out. One Faction mod list I’d like to see is a Bards College or College of Winterhold list. IIRC, I heard joining the Bards College base game is kinda worthless, but I could be wrong.

[@mikeplace9125]

Love the Companions! Definately going to add a few of these mods to my LO 😁👍

[@Un.Breton.en.Vadrouille]

Thx very much for letting us discover Silverhand's mods!

[@lomborg4876]

1. The Companions shouldn’t be werewolves. 2. The Companions should all be Nords. 3. The Companions should be the elite guards of the Jarl of Whiterun. 4. The Companions should consist of 100 people.

[@b1ue_dark752]

You know what really needs a overhaul… The Bards College.

[@spymate]

HB as I've said before your videos are getting better and better! Like DAMN! I want a series made by you about Skyrim! It also would be fantastic if you could work with Wildlander team. Your ideas are great. Thanks for all the effort

[@angeltiger777]

I can wait to see more faction showcases :D

[@Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh_hhh]

Vilkas has an older appearance as he was born 1 minute before Farkas 😂😂

[@zireaelnxp4112]

I love how much your channel has grown since i found it. You definitely deserve more, great vid :)

[@kitwayne4891]

These mods look awesome! Thank you for this video. Honestly, I thought this was going to be about traveling companions, which need a massive overhaul. But this is good, too.

[@P3rm4frost]

Bro creating a movie now... Wow... The intro was just amazing.

[@marco0445]

Fuck this editing is so good

[@HaloDJumper]

"Heeeeuiiurghhh!" That line really spoke to me :')

[@dankujcreations]

Love the video as always! I have to say, your editing and intro's are always something to behold and super inspirational!

[@jasperjjb1]

Keep them coming heavy! You’ve been doing amazing over these few years, and it only ever gets better 🎉

[@WakkasLove]

I wish I could like a video +1000. This was so sweet! Definitely going to be giving some of these a try!

[@cryptidrhia]

Werewolf overhaul!! I'm excited to see that. This video was fantastic Burns!

[@Laurielism]

Once again, your videos are amazing! Beatiful storytelling and visuals, and another set of mods to make my skyrim mod list grow fatter. Thank you.

[@Jack-yj8vg]

Amazing video mate

[@PeterGriffin-123]

The cinematic stories 😍 if there was a Skyrim film this man would be the one making it

[@legionxiv6670]

I'd love to see a mod that covers Jorrvaskr's roof/walls in shields and maybe armor bits from previous generations. Inside trophies will be swapped as new ones are claimed but no matter how may years go by the armor and shields of old shall still protect their ancient hall

[@waynenaylor7172]

When I finally start playing a Vigilant of Stendarr playthrough the silverhand overhaul will be perfect

[@Dagsetr]

I'd really like a Winterhold overhaul, as a main mage/spellsword build, I feel the questline is not long enough or even thorough enough to become archmage

[@mrduckface4055]

Awesome Video As Always Burn!

[@jonathanryan9946]

I love the idea of playing as a Silver Hand, that said, I truly wish someone would mod something like Serana's Dialogue Add-On to really flesh out the companions too. Basically I'd like changes like making all the companions, namely Aela, choosing to forsake being a werewolf instead of being the oddball who stays one (especially if it takes a few additional quests to get her to give it up, like the Serana Dialogue Add-on is about to give players more options with Serana after Dawnguard if you watched the latest trailer of the next version). I recognize that the game developers wanted a way for players to change their mind... but imho, that's an excuse for a new playthrough. Let my choices have real consequences and have the whole faction go the way my player steers them. I honestly feel like I failed ever time I used to play a "good" playthrough and she didn't give up her lycanthropy. Also in contrast to this on my darker playthroughs I feel players should have the option of converting the modded in new companions into werewolves too (heck, maybe have one of them at random rejecting the 'gift' and us having to kill them). So we can make use of the underforge a few more times... or inversely on anti-lycanthropy playthroughs as either a good companion or Silver-Hand destroying/remodeling the Underforge. Basically... I want more consequences and impact on the companions questline.

[@fernandojorge562]

your channel is awesome, even though i don't have skyrim i keep watching

[@bizzyx6185]

You put so much into your vids I respect it🙏🏾

[@HeavyBurns]

Thanks!

[@arayannaidoo1924]

I just finished the companion quest line and you post this now 😭😭

[@HeavyBurns]

Time to boot it back up 😅

[@ComicinvestigatorYT]

hermaeus mora has another video to add to his archive.

[@duphasdan]

The additional companions do look neat. I just find it odd the way the one Argonian wears Dwemer armor. If anything, the orc and Argonian should switch armors and it would look better and make more sense. Orcs have their camps often near Dwemer ruins, and I can see an orc more likely having a full set of Dwemer armor after fighing there than an Argonian. And I can see an Argonian wearing Daedric armor as it could very well be an heirloom from the spoils of war from when the Argonians in Blackmarsh invaded the Daedric realm during the Oblivion crisis. As for ideas on reworking a group of guild, it would be interesting if the Bard college were to be made interesting instead of dreadfully drab and boring. Perhaps even a better orphanage with more than one available, and an ability to choose more than just two kids at most.

[@urbonx]

Perfect time in my country before sleep : ). Thank you!

[@RJLbwb]

There is also "Immersive Idiots" by Someguy2000, which for all its' camp, does add to the Companions,

[@AvatarV]

Love to see it! Bro your cinematics are 👌🏽

[@EnioVieiraJr]

The Silverhand/werewolves combat scene is AWESOME!!!

[@NihilusShadow]

I would love an Alliance United Against Evil type quest set post-Dawnguard. There are multiple factions in the game dedicated to hunting specific types of evil, but each one is focused on a single enemy type which makes them vulnerable. The Dawnguard explains this when they mention the Vigil of Stendarr having been destroyed by Vampires. They were so hyper focused on hunting Daedra that they weren't prepared to fight off the attacking Vampires. It would be cool if the rebuilt Dawnguard reached out to these other factions, such as the Vigil and Silver Hand, and started forming a much larger Alliance. With each faction successfully recruited, Fort Dawnguard's population grows and empty rooms become occupied and decorated by each recruited faction. The castle is a neat location, but sits empty most of the time. A mod like this which fills it up would be welcomed. Fort Dawnguard's entrance is a giant, empty, circular room. Imagine a nice big round table in the center with Dawnguard, Vigil of Stendarr and Silver Hand warriors all united around it. Then they can take it a step further and potentially recruit the Companions and a post-Volkihar clan of Vampires who pledge their loyalty to Serana. There would definitely be some tension at that table, but the Companions are known to be noble warriors who are respected throughout Skyrim. Their inner circle may be Werewolves, but they use their gifts to hunt animals and take down threats to the people of Skyrim. This would include feral Werewolves who have lost their minds and randomly attack anyone. Serana is a Vampire, but she clearly had no desire to join her father in ruling the world. The Dawnguard might hate her guts, but they looked past their hatred and worked with her once. She even hangs out at the Fort when not with the Dragonborn, so they might tolerate Vampires who have sworn to hunt down rogue Vampire Lords preying on the people of Skyrim.

[@_rgrech]

Been waiting for this all month.

[@sinusar2504]

your videos are awesome dude

[@GrayLustburgENVTuber]

Once again, I’m left impressed by you Burns; way to go!

[@CaporegimeMarcus]

Well time to update my mod list again~ Thanks for another amazing mods showcase/overhaul! P.S. Looking forward to part 2!

[@LordHayabusa85]

12:00 The moment you said “What if the Silver Hand weren’t as bad as they had been made out to be?”, I knew you had robbed me of my “Set for Underworld” dark gothic fantasy.

[@GamingGarden270]

Awesome man i need some good news with this latest update my load order is messed up cure for fixing it new cool mods to play and enjoy. Thanks for showing us these videos and for all the content you make keep being awesowe fellow dovahkin. Also the silver hand part is my favorite. Looking foward to your next video. bring on the werewolves!

[@carpetcreed3841]

amazing editing as usual