How should the 9th Companion utilize Subclassing?

Erickson9610

Players can utilize Subclassing like so, with each unique letter representing a unique Class:

1. [AAA]
2. [AAB]
3. [ABC]

...where option 1 does not utilize Subclassing, option 2 replaces only one skill line, and option 3 replaces both eligible skill lines.

If we take a look at Tanlorin's skill lines compared to Bastian's skill lines, we can see that Tanlorin is essentially Subclassing with option 2:

In other words, Tanlorin replaces the Ardent Warrior skill line (the Companion Dragonknight Damage Dealer skill line) for Empathic Fighter, a Damage Dealer skill line inspired by the player's Soul Magic skill line. Tanlorin and Bastian are still both Dragonknights as they share both the Draconic Armor and Radiating Heart skill lines. By the rules of Subclassing, Tanlorin would not be considered a Soul Magic Class, as Tanlorin has two skill lines of a Class other than Soul Magic.

Now, while Soul Magic isn't a Class for players, Tanlorin is already showing the potential of Subclassing for Companion skill lines. We could get a future Companion who uses Winter's Bite (Companion Warden Tanking skill line), Lightning Caller (Companion Sorcerer Damage Dealer skill line), and Radiating Heart (Companion Dragonknight Healing skill line) to make a Companion Elementalist. Here's what that would look like, using the skills from Sharp-as-Night, Ember, and Bastian Hallix as an example:

Naturally, just like with Tanlorin reusing Draconic Armor and Radiating Heart, we can expect different "morphs" of some abilities, some entirely different abilities originating from the player version of that Class, and some shared abilities between Companions. So, there will always be different combinations of skills between Companions.


So, with all of that out of the way, how would you like to see the 9th Companion utilize Subclassing? Note that players won't be able to change the skill lines of their Companions; this is solely about what unique combinations of skill lines we'd like to see baked into future Companions.

Ishtarknows

Unpopular opinion?
There should be no more companions. We have more than enough already.

Vaqual

Whatever makes sense. Swapping for the sake of swapping doesn't really serve a purpose. They should write the character and fit the skills to the personality.

Jestir

Option 3 [ABC] — Two Class skill lines are swapped for others (like the "Elementalist" example using ice, lightning, and fire spells)

They should use whatever skills lines fit they best thematically

karthrag_inak

As long as next companion is khajiit, or perhaps argonian, this one does not cars what skills they have.

ADarklore

Option 3 [ABC] — Two Class skill lines are swapped for others (like the "Elementalist" example using ice, lightning, and fire spells)

I'm all for adding some diversity to companion class skill lines.

LunaFlora

Option 3 [ABC] — Two Class skill lines are swapped for others (like the "Elementalist" example using ice, lightning, and fire spells)

Elementalist would be fun to see for a Companion.

i can also imagine the first Maormer companion perhaps using versions of:
- Herald of the Tome, it has a tentacle skill.
- Winter's Embrace.
- Storm Calling.

Meredy

I hope we get a Bosmer companion finally

Ragnarok0130

Ishtarknows wrote: »

Unpopular opinion?
There should be no more companions. We have more than enough already.

I am sympathetic to your position but I'd love a vampire who's okay with the dark brotherhood. A werewolf companion would be cool too.

tsaescishoeshiner

Ishtarknows wrote: »

Unpopular opinion?
There should be no more companions. We have more than enough already.

I've enjoyed the more recent companions as far as having better questlines than most zone storylines. I don't need more as far as combat options, but I like them as characters and storytelling opportunities.

Not so much disagreeing as another way to look at it.

Also, clearly the new companion should skip player classes and be a monk or vampire instead. (Or in addition?)