In The Elder Scrolls Online the Companions system allows players to recruit select NPCs to their side to act as a sort of group member. Companions are just like Followers from other Elder Scrolls titles, but with a few key differences that make them work in the MMO format.
As of the release of the High Isle Chapter for The Elder Scrolls Online, there are four Companions that can be unlocked: Mirri, Bastian, Ember, and Isobel. One of the key mechanics with ESO Companions is the Rapport system. This shows how highly your Companion approves of you, and if you do too many things they don't like, they might just leave your side.
How Rapport Works In Elder Scrolls Online
Rapport is a measurement of your Companion's overall opinion of you as their Companion. When you do things a Companion likes, their Rapport increases. On the other hand, if the player engages in activities that a Companion disapproves of, they will make their opinion known and your Rapport will decrease.
Having a high Rapport unlocks the unique character questlines associated with each Companion, which can't be accessed any other way. Having too low a Rapport can make the Companion frustrated with you and can even lead to them leaving your service - but only for a short time. Completing the questline for each Companion gives you their unique buff at all times, even when a different Companion is summoned. This is especially useful for Companions like Isobel, whose unique ability creates extra loot at some world events.
Blackwood: How To Build Rapport for Mirri and Bastian
The Blackwood Chapter introduced the Companions system to Elder Scrolls Online for the first time, and brought along two followers for players to recruit. Mirri Elendis is a Dark Elf with a rough past, while Bastian is an Imperial do-gooder Knight. They each have very unique requirements for building Rapport.
Mirri can be found outside Doomvault Vulpinaz in the northern areas of Blackwood. Bastian can be found across the zone to the south, just outside Deepscorn Hollow on an island. When the player approaches either of these characters they will call out, making their presence known. You can also look for the Companion quest popup on your compass.
Mirri Elendis
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Likes |
Frequency |
|---|---|
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Completing "A Mother's Obsession" and "Dead Weight" |
Once Only |
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Fighter's Guild and Vvardenfell Dailies, Killing Goblins and Snakes, Provisions (alcohol), Reading, Antiquities, Summoning Daedric-type Pets |
Regularly (Every <1 Hour) |
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Enter Clockwork City, Viewing completed displays for each Chapter, |
Daily (Every 20 Hours) |
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Dislikes |
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Harvesting Torchbugs and Butterflies |
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Entering Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary |
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Using the Blade of Woe for any reason |
Bastian Hallix
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Likes |
Frequency |
|---|---|
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Completing "Things Lost", "Things Found", and "Family Secrets" quests |
Once Only |
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Mages Guild Dailies, Psijic Portal events, killing Cultists and Bandits, Reading, Antiquities, completing Random Encounters |
Regularly (Every <1 Hour) |
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Entering Artaeum, visiting Mages Guilds |
Daily (Every 20 Hours) |
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Dislikes |
|---|
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Cooking with Cheese |
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Getting caught breaking the law AND evading your punishment by fleeing |
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Killing, pickpocketing, or attacking innocent NPCs, including domesticated animals |
High Isle: How To Build Rapport for Ember and Isobel
With the High Isle Chapter for ESO came two new Companions for players to try: Ember the Khajiit and Isolbel the Breton. Ember, like Mirri, has a bit of a troubled past, but can overlook much more sinister actions than the Dark Elf. Isobel, on the other hand, is a Templar who is similar to Bastian but comes across much more confident and less naive.
Ember can be found just outside Tor Draioch to the northwest of Gonfalon Bay, while Isobel can be found in the southwest of High Isle proper at Castle Navire. Players will undoubtedly come across these two Companions during their adventures in the High Isle Chapter, but if you want to unlock them faster, head to these spots before anything else.
Ember the Khajiit
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Likes |
Frequency |
|---|---|
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Completing "Cold Trail", "Cold Blood, Old Pain" and "Green with Envy" |
Once Only |
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PIckpocketing, looting Thieves Troves, completing Thieves Guild jobs, killing wolf-like enemies, evading the law by fleeing or Counterfeit pardon |
Regularly (Every <1 Hour) |
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Completing Thieves Guild heists, Mages Guild and High Isle Dailies, using the Clemency perk, summoning Cat non-combat pets |
Daily (Every 20-24 Hours) |
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Dislikes |
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Getting caught committing Crimes or getting spotted while trespassing |
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Paying your bounty instead of fleeing from Guards |
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Fishing |
Isobel Veloise
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Likes |
Frequency |
|---|---|
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Completing "The Lost Symbol", "A Mother's Request", and "The Princess Detective" |
Once Only |
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Killing Daedria, using Repair Kits, Dueling, Blacksmithing, Provisioning (sweets), killing Delve/World bosses |
Regularly (Every <1 Hour) |
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Completing Bolgrul Delve and High Isle World Boss Dailies, talking to Alliance Leaders, visiting Undaunted Enclaves |
Daily (Every 20 Hours) |
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Dislikes |
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Murder |
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Steaing |
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Entering either an Outlaw's Refuge or a Dark Brotherhood sanctuary |
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