Command NPCs - Order your followers and allies
starfield — Mods & Enhancements
Command NPCs - Order your followers and allies is a UI mod by xtcrefugee that restores the ability to command followers and allies, a feature present in previous Bethesda games. With 618 endorsements and over 63,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life addition for players who miss direct control over their companions.
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User Interface
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Downloads: 63,123 | Endorsements: 618
💡 Notes
By xtcrefugee | v1.5 | 618 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Since it's a UI mod, make sure you have the latest game patch to avoid any UI conflicts.
Check if your mod manager supports this mod—if not, manual installation is straightforward.
Test with a single follower first to see how the commands work before relying on them in combat.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Community-approved with 618 endorsements and over 63,000 downloads—clearly a mod people want.
- Brings back a beloved feature from older Bethesda titles, so if you miss telling Lydia to 'wait here,' this is for you.
- Simple premise, no bloat—just the command functionality you're looking for.
👎 Cons
- No detailed description provided, so you're going in blind on exact mechanics and compatibility.
- Last updated in April 2026—if the game has had patches since then, there could be issues.
- No mention of dependencies or requirements, so you might need to figure out if it works with your setup.