Does Barbas count as a follower?

As a follower

Barbas is one of the quest characters that can be exploited to shadow the Dragonborn throughout Skyrim along with an additional follower, even if it is another dog.

Can you keep Barbas as a follower?

After speaking with Clavicus Vile's statue for the first time, if you never complete the quest, you may keep Barbas as a companion. Since he is an animal follower, he is unable to carry anything, or follow directions. However, you may have him and at least one humanoid follower at the same time.

Do I have to follow Barbas?

You may choose not to complete this quest in order to instead keep Barbas as an invincible follower. Alternatively, you can complete the quest without ever traveling with Barbas. To do this, don't follow him to Haemar's Shame but let him get there on his own.

What happens when you tell Barbas to stop following you?

Where does barbas go if you tell him to stop following you? He. Goes back to the statue of Clavicas Vile.

Can you have 2 followers in Skyrim?

You can only have one follower at a time: if you want a different one, you need to dismiss the first one before you recruit them. There is one exception to this: there are situations when you already have a follower when a person needs to join you for something quest-related.

Why You Should SAVE Barbas In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - A Daedra's Best Friend

Who's the strongest follower in Skyrim?

Easily the strongest out of Skyrim's humanoid followers, Serana possesses high levels in the Destruction, Conjuration, One-Handed, and Light Armor skills, making her very offensively versatile.

Can 2 men marry in Skyrim?

In Skyrim, you can marry anyone of any gender or race. If you're a male Nord, you could marry a male Orc if you wish!

Is there a way to keep the Rueful Axe without killing Barbas?

You will have to kill Barbas with the Rueful Axe to keep it for yourself. Barbas technically does not die, though he will take several centuries to reappear, and clearly feels the pain of death.

Can you get the axe without killing Barbas?

In this particular quest, you can not get both items as reward. You either kill Barbas (poor mutt) and keep the Rueful Axe.

What deal should I make with Clavicus Vile?

The Dragonborn must now return to Clavicus Vile. They are given a choice to either kill Barbas and keep the Rueful Axe or to spare Barbas and receive Vile's boon, the Masque of Clavicus Vile. Once the choice is made, the quest is finished, and the reward is received.

Which is better the Rueful Axe or the mask of Clavicus?

If you wish to obtain the Oblivion Walker Achievement you should exchange the Axe for the Masque of Clavicus Vile during the quest A Daedra's Best Friend. The Masque provides the biggest benefit at vendors of any headgear in the game, unless your Speech is 95 or higher.

Why does Clavicus Vile need Barbas?

His signature artifact is the Masque of Clavicus Vile. Clavicus Vile has a magical dog named Barbas, who acts as his conscience and keeps him from going totally out of line and destroying the world.

Is Barbas evil in Skyrim?

Barbas in Game seems like a wholesome dog that can talk but really is almost as evil as his master and only trust the dragonborn cause he has no choice.

What is the best pet follower in Skyrim?

Is Barbas a Daedra?

Barbas is the Hound of Clavicus Vile. He is a shapeshifting Daedra, although he most commonly takes on the form of a dog or Skaafin.

Do dogs count as followers in Skyrim?

Without Mods you can have one humanoid follower and one animal follower (dog) plus a horse.

What does the mask of Clavicus Vile do?

The Masque of Clavicus Vile is a mask (masque) that gives you 20% better Prices, +10 to Speechcraft, and regenerates magicka 5% faster.

Is the Rueful Axe a two handed weapon?

10 The Rueful Axe

It has an outstanding base damage of 22, and its Stamina draining enchantment is very useful. It's easily one of the best two-handed weapons in the game.

Why is Barbas so annoying?

Barbas can become annoying right away in Skyrim due to how intrusive his presence is. The talking dog will accompany the Dragonborn as the latter attempts to return Barbas to his master, the Daedric Lord Clavicus Vile, as part of a quest.

Who is the most beneficial man to marry in Skyrim?

Can you marry Jarl Elisif?

Generally speaking, you can romance any adult NPC, male or female. There are exceptions, of course. Such as Jarl Elisif the Fair, while she has the Female Young/Eager voice, you can't marry her.

Who is the weakest follower in Skyrim?

Njada is arguably the weakest of the Companions, with her level capping at 25 and no perks to be seen. She is admittedly great for training your Block skill up to level 75, but you won't want her in a fight next to you; her skills are closer to a thief than a fighter.

Who is the kindest person in Skyrim?

1 Paarthurnax

He essentially redeemed himself and recognized the evil he harbored inside his heart. For that reason alone, he's without a doubt the most noble character in Skyrim.

Who is the most loved Skyrim character?