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Which part of the Companions feature do you like the most?

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Which part of the Companions feature do you like the most? 78 votes

The characters themselves (their personality, voice acting, storyline, etc)
48%
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Their ability to aid you in combat
16%
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Their Keepsake passive bonus
26%
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Their ability to be customized
2%
SkillzMFGLlevndryn 2 votes
Something else
5%
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  • metheglyn
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    The characters themselves (their personality, voice acting, storyline, etc)
    While I do like their help in combat situations, and some of the keepsake bonuses are cool, primarily I'm interested in who they are as characters and what their stories are.

    I do enjoy making outfits for them that I think fit their personalities, but I'm not too concerned about being able to customize them. It really wouldn't matter to me if we couldn't alter anything about them.
  • Hapexamendios
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    Their Keepsake passive bonus
    Really it's just the passives. After I level them up enough to get the passives, I don't really use them.
  • spartaxoxo
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    Their ability to aid you in combat
    I like having a tank companion in the content that it works out for.

  • AScarlato
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    The characters themselves (their personality, voice acting, storyline, etc)
    Having a tank companion is great, and I like the customization too. But I mostly pick companions based on who I like.

    Even if I made Tanlorin the most useful thing ever, I just can't stand their personality so she would go unused.
  • Gabriel_H
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    Something else
    That I don't have to have them out is my favourite part, and will be until ZOS teach them not to stand in stupid, and what taunt priority is.
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  • Orbital78
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    The characters themselves (their personality, voice acting, storyline, etc)
    Really the first three, but their AI or dmg mitigation vs ground aoe needs some work. Also targeting in general.

    Tanlorin was tough to level though. I had to virtually back hand them regularly to keep them in line.
    Edited by Orbital78 on June 8, 2026 5:42AM
  • Zodiarkslayer
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    The characters themselves (their personality, voice acting, storyline, etc)
    All of the options above and more! But their character and their story are essential. They are like two component adhesive, that holds everything else together.

    I couldn't stand and wouldn't use any of them if they were too annoying or obnoxious. Although, I have to say Ember is missing that threshold by only a tiny bit.
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  • LunaFlora
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    The characters themselves (their personality, voice acting, storyline, etc)
    the characters are awesome.
    the help in combat is very helpful.

    Their keepsake bonus and customisation are nice bonuses.
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    - Dotty Greehnhart, Bosmer Sorcerer.
    - Lía Greehnhart, Khajiit Nightblade.
    - Lady Greehnhart, Altmer Templar. Lady is her name and title.
    - Holly Blossom, Altmer Sorcerer.
    - Sally Jadehart, Argonian Nightblade. Like a green salamander.
    - Dorothy Pizzalover, Orc Warden. add pizzas to the game please.
    - Greehnhart, Bosmer Warden.
    - Lúcia Azurehart, imperial Necromancer. Azureblight, she has a Maarselok outfit.
    - Bunny Rubyhart, Dunmer Nightblade.
    - Wisteria Antheia, Khajiit Templar. blue hair like the wisteria.
    - Cynthia Turquesa, Breton Warden.
    - Rubyhart, Bosmer Nightblade.
    - Hestia Rubyhart, Dunmer Dragonknight.
    - Aurelia Cherryhart, Altmer Warden. Spriggan.
    - Aurora Honey, Redguard Templar. Meridian cultist.
    - Speaks-With-Blossom, Argonian Warden.
    - Lulu Nightshade, Nord Necromancer.
    - Lunetta Gleamblossom, Bosmer Arcanist. Ohmes Khajiit.
    - Dianna Hyacinth, Altmer Arcanist. Maormer, water hyacinth.

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  • Old_Foggy
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    The characters themselves (their personality, voice acting, storyline, etc)
    While I do like having a companion to run with for help in dungeons etc and some of the humour they come out with, the thing that lets them down for me is not being able to put a helmet on them or change hair etc as it ruins the elusion a bit when you see several companions with the same face and hair etc at a dolmen for instance.
  • SkaiFaith
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    Their ability to aid you in combat
    I always giggle when someone tells me "wow! Your Isobel is so strong! My companion dies immediately" - Aahh my good girl... <3

    Wether it's her or Zerith, I like when they are useful, and after fighting alongside with them difficult bosses, I miss them when, let's say, I join a Trial. Sure they wouldn't be on par with skilled players, but Idk... There's some kind of pride in conquering a fight with them instead of another player.
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  • tomofhyrule
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    The characters themselves (their personality, voice acting, storyline, etc)
    With the writing in ESO being where it’s been, it’s actually more recent Companion stories that have been the highlights of the game lately.

    Most people agree ESO’s writing high point was from Wrothgar-Summerset, and it fell off a lot since then. Lately, even the sidequests (which have trended better than the main quests) have been uninspired. But the two brightest highlights they’ve had in recent years were both Companions: Sharp and Zerith. Sure, not all have been amazing (and I’m sure all of us have one or two Companion stories that we’ll point to as being on the level of the rest of ESO’s quests…), but the good ones have been spectacular.

    I do enjoy having Sharp running around with me to be my DPS while I tank for him, and also because I’m not in overland ESO for the challenge. It also helps that Sharp is Garrus Vakarian, and he’s the GOAT.
    …I need to replay Mass Effect.
  • Daoin
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    Their ability to aid you in combat
    Companions are just a great asset to the game and the player
  • AlienSlof
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    The characters themselves (their personality, voice acting, storyline, etc)
    Really, all of the above, to be fair! Some of them I'm not particularly fond of and they never get used, and others I like and play with.

    Zerith-var is absolutely my favourite and he gets the most time out of the box. He's maxed out and good company on my travels. He's even performed quite well in the Night Market. Thanks to him, I never miss a heavy sack! He even wept over my corpse one time I was killed! Awesome!
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  • anadandy
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    All of the above (though some passives are better than others) Yeah, they're not the best at combat but sometimes they really pull it out of the fire. Also, "That's how we do things in Daggerfall!

    Edit: I realize I failed the assignment. What I like <the most> is the characters themselves.
    Edited by anadandy on June 8, 2026 11:18AM
  • smallhammer
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    Their ability to aid you in combat
    I use them most for help with world bosses, doing the dailies. Not that I couldn't do it without them, but they help me get the job done quicker. When you have fought the same world bosses a zillion times, you just want to finish it as quick as possible, no?

    Dragon hunt in Elsweyr. As well.

    So I like them best for that. When I play, I almost never have audio on from the game, so I have little idea what they are on about.

    That being said, I have tried some times, and they mostly say the same over and over.

    I wish we could chage their hairstyles.
    Edited by smallhammer on June 8, 2026 11:35AM
  • Alphawolf01A
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    The characters themselves (their personality, voice acting, storyline, etc)
    I like a bit of everything about the companions.

    A side project I've been working on, is decorating homes for each of them, themed on their culture and personality.

    Combat wise, I would like to see improvements to their "performance".

    Like prioritize bosses, or mobs.

    Maybe teach them to roll sideways, not just backwards.

    Don't leave boss combat zone, forcing a reset.

    And of course, the obligatory, don't "stand in stupid"!
    Edited by Alphawolf01A on June 8, 2026 5:46PM
  • DoofusMax
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    Something else
    I'm going to have to go with "other" because it's often a combination.

    Personalities are a big selling point. Bastian is probably the most annoying of the lot and I'm not exceptionally fond of Tanlorin, but the others are very well-done. I'd be seriously torn between Ember and Zerith-var on which one I like more.

    Companion perks are also another big attraction, although very situational. Mirri's, Azandar's, and Zerith-var's are probably the most generally useful; Sharp's, Isobel's, and Ember's are very situational, and I don't find Tanlorin's or Bastian's to be very useful at all. I've no crying need for random potions other than for selling, and no character fails lockpicking often enough to need extra time.

    Combat help is definitely welcome, though. I usually prefer to have companions tank. None of them DPS well enough for much other than overland mobs and their "A.I." isn't flexible enough to be much more than a band-aid healer.
    Edited by DoofusMax on June 9, 2026 1:21AM
    I'm fresh out of outrage, but I could muster up some amused annoyance if required.
  • AzuraFan
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    Their Keepsake passive bonus
    For me, companions aren't smart enough to be that helpful in combat. They act as a distraction, but I can't say I can do content with them that I couldn't do before. I like the quests, but those are temporary. The voice acting is excellent.

    The perks are the best. They're actually useful and are permanent.
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