Companion Perks not working

Gandamir · June 2021

Hello,

I recently got Mirri to max level, which was the last step to get the keepsake for me. Until then, I was wondering how I would know if I was getting extra loot from Mirri's perk. Now that I am leveling Bastian, I am suddenly getting a satchel that says it was found due to Mirri's skill. I never received these while leveling her, only after getting the keepsake.

Likewise I have yet to receive an upgraded potion from Bastian and have not yet gained his keepsake.

Have I misunderstood how the perks are supposed to work, or are they just not working correctly?

Gandamir · June 2021

Here is a picture so others know what to look for to see if perks are working:

Gandamir · June 2021

And I found that I am not mistaken on how the perks are supposed to work:

From: https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/news/post/60015

Companion Perks

Each Companion has a unique associated non-combat perk which benefits you when the Companion is present.

Mirri's Expertise: Treasure Chests found through Treasure Maps and in the Overland have a 30% chance to provide additional loot from hidden compartments. The treasure from these hidden compartments may contain additional gold, sellables or recipes.

Bastian's Insight: Potions looted from chests and monsters have a 30% chance to be improved by Bastian's Insight.

Companion Keepsakes

By completing meta-achievements associated with each Companion, you can unlock a keepsake collectible for each Companion which provides the benefits of the non-combat perk even while the Companion isn't active. These collectibles are located under the Upgrades section of the collections menu.

Fennwitty · June 2021

Bastian's sort of works, but apparently only with alchemy potions you loot in the world placed like furnishings.

Others have reported this.