The Elder Scrolls Online: Companions Guide (2025)

Companion Basics

Companions are allies that you can recruit to follow you along in your adventures in the Elder Scrolls Online. There are 8 Companions currently available for players to choose from and new ones are occasionally released. Each Companion has their own class, perk, questline, and you can customize their build. You can also customize their outfits and costumes! Whether you need someone to keep you company on your quests or you need help completing content, Companions are useful to have. 

How to Summon a Companion

To summon any Companion that you have unlocked, go to Collections in the menu system then to the “Allies” option and from there you can click on the Companions you have unlocked.  You can also slot the Companion in your hotbar so you can summon them faster!

Choosing the Right Companions

If you are unsure of what kind of Companion you want for your character, there are a couple of tips I have that can make the decision easier: 

 1. Look into what class they are and if that fits well with your character’s class. This can help when creating a build for them that meshes well with your own build.

2. I recommend learning about their personality and perks.  I have some descriptions of each of the available Companions to help you with getting to know a bit about them and their before you embark on their intro quest.  Make sure to have a look at the list of Companion perks below to help when choosing a Companion.

My favorite Companions are Ember, Sharp-as Night, and Bastian but each one grew on me the more I got to explore with them. Sharp is my favorite because I love the Warden class abilities. Sharp is reserved yet loyal and intelligent, making him the perfect fit for my Arcanist toon. I also really enjoy fishing in ESO and Sharp grants a perk for this activity.

Unlocking the Companions

Azandar al-Cybaides

How to Unlock Azandar al-Cybaides: Azandar is a Redguard Arcanist and a scholar released with the Necrom Expansion. Azandar is found in Apocrypha near the small town Cipher’s Midden in the center of Apocrypha. Cipher’s Midden is Southwest of Artisan’s Hermitage. Azandar is usually wandering around on the outskirts of Cipher’s Midden. You will have to complete Azandar’s quest “The Fateweaver Key” to unlock him. 

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Bastian Hallix

How to Unlock Bastian Hallix: Bastian is a loyal Dragonknight Companion who is always ready to explore and help others. To locate Bastian you will have to travel to Blackwood to the Blueblood Wayshrine. Bastian can be found near Deepscorn Hollow. To acquire Bastian, you will have to complete his quest  “Competition and Contracts” after which he will be added as your Companion.

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Ember

How to Unlock Companion: Ember is a wiley Khajiit Sorcerer whose kind personality makes her perfect for your adventures! Ember is located in the High Isle zone near the Draioch Wayshrine just a quick trip North of the city of Gonfalon Bay. She can be found wandering on the road near Tor Draioch. To unlock Ember as a Companion complete the quest “Tower Full of Trouble”.  

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Isobel Velois

How to Unlock Isobel Veloise: Isobel Veloise is a friendly Breton Templar. You will need the High Isle Chapter to unlock this loyal knight Companion. To unlock Isobel, complete her quest called “Tournament of the Heart”.  Isobel is located in High Isle zone just outside Castle Navire near the Castle Navire Wayshrine. Castle Navire is located West of the city of Gonfalon Bay. 

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Mirri Elendis

How to Unlock Mirri Elendis: Mirri Elendis is a Dark Elf Nightblade who has a reputation as a Daedric relic hunter. To locate Mirri, travel to the Northern part of Blackwood near Doomvault Vulpinaz. Doomvault Vulpinaz is located Northeast of Fort Redmane in the Northern part of Blackwood. To unlock Mirri, you will have to complete her quest “Scattered and Shattered”. 

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Sharp-as-Night

How to Unlock Sharp-as-Night: Sharp-as-Night is an Argonian Warden and a mercenary. He is a little rough on the outside but will always have your back! To unlock Sharp-as-Night, complete his quest “The Double Edge”. To begin the quest, travel to the Telvanni Peninsula where Sharp can be found outside of the city of Necrom. You can use the Necrom Outskirts Wayshrine or the city’s main Wayshrine to access the area quickly. Sharp can be found standing close to the Outlaws Refuge entrance outside the city’s gates. 

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Tanlorin

How to Unlock Tanlorin: Tanlorin is a caring and compassionate Altmer Dragonknight. They also use soul magic in their kit. To unlock Tanlorin, you can purchase them from the Crown Store in the Companions tab. If you have ESO Plus, you can unlock the Companion for free. Next, begin the introductory quest “The Garland Ring”. Tanlorin is located just outside Vulkhel Guard in Auridon and you can begin the quest there.  

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Zerith-var

How to Unlock Zerith-var: Zerith-var is a witty Necromancer of the Order of the Hidden Moon, found in Moonmont tomb. You can unlock this insightful Khajiit as a Companion by purchasing him from the Crown Store and accessing the Companions tab. If you have ESO Plus, he is available for free. You can begin his introductory quest “A Moonlit Shadow” by speaking to Cantor Krin’ze near the Moonmont Wayshrine. 

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Companion Rapport & Leveling

Each Companion has a set of likes and dislikes such as visiting a place or collecting an item that can increase or decrease your rapport with them. Below we will describe some of each Companion’s major likes and dislikes. If you are looking to increase your Companion’s rapport level quickly, completing the activities that reward you with more points regularly will help level up your Companion faster. Make sure to complete your Companion’s personal quests once they appear to further increase their rapport.

Isobel

Sharp-as-Night

Ember

Bastian

Azandar

Mirri

Tanlorin

Zerith-var

Companion Perks & Rewards

Depending who you have as a Companion, you will receive a reward for completing a certain activity in ESO. These rewards range from unlocking chests to fishing. In addition to the Companion Expertise rewards, you can also unlock your companion as a House Guest. Once you have completed both of your companion’s personal quests, you can place them in your home as a House Guest that you can interact with and set on a path.

Companion Perks

• Isobel: Isobel’s reward is that she grants players the chance for a Slain Knight pack to drop when world bosses are killed. These packs can have ingredients, gold, and sometimes furnishings.
• Sharp-as-Night: When you go fishing with Sharp, fish will bite more frequently. Sharp as Knight also helps increase your chances of catching trophy fish.
• Ember: Ember’s perk is called Ember’s Intuition which is active once you acquire the perk even when Ember isn’t equipped. When you pickpocket someone you can occasionally receive a “wallet” with extra rewards.
• Bastian: When you loot chests and monsters Bastian has a 30% chance to improve the potion with his insight. You can use or sell these improved potions to a merchant.
• Azandar: With Azandar as a companion, when players search a container they have a chance of finding a research portfolio with anything from recipes to treasure maps. You can also find crafting supply surveys from these portfolios.
• Mirri: When finding and looting a chest in Tamriel with Mirri (Treasure Maps included), you have a 30% chance of getting additional loot.
• Tanlorin: Tanlorin increases the time you have to pick a lock and increases the chance you have to force a lock. With them, chances of breaking a lock pick are decreased.  
• Zerith-var: Ja’kh, the spirit of Zerith-var’s beloved cat, helps you locate Heavy Sacks. 

Companion Furnishings

Lastly, some of the newer Companions have furnishing rewards for players to unlock. Below you can read about the available rewards for each Companion.

Azandar: Fateweaver Key 

Location: Final Rest Furnishings, Necrom – Telvanni Peninsula  

Achievement: Azandar’s Companion 

To get this furnishing, complete Azandar’s Companion quests. These quests will automatically unlock when you level up your rapport with them. 

Sharp-as-Night: Dormant Tyranite Calx

Location: Final Rest Furnishings, Necrom – Telvanni Peninsula 

Achievement: Sharp’s Companion  

To unlock Sharp’s furnishing, you have to complete his Companion quests. 

Tanlorin: Empathic Portal Remnant 

Location: Skye’s Edge Tavern, Skywatch- Auridon 

Achievement: A Bloom on the Horizon  

To unlock Tanlorin’s furnishing, you will need the achievement “A Bloom on the Horizon”. You can get this achievement by finishing Tanlorin’s Companion quests. 

Zerith-var: Sky Spirits Reflection Pool

Location: The March Bazaar, Rawl’kha- Reaper’s March 

Achievement: The Twilight Path 

To unlock Zerith-var’s furnishing item, you have to finish his quests to unlock the Achievement
“The Twilight Path”.