Can i get Lydia to only use her bow?
On occasion Lydia will switch to using a bow, i know it's not related to what i wield as sometimes we both have swords, sometimes we both have bows and sometimes one of us has a sword and the other a bow.
sometimes when i'm killing someone/something me and her have pincer them and when they die i do another attack hitting her or she walks in front of me when i'm using magic or a staff, this gets annoying at times cause i use up energy (especially if it's from a staff) but more importantly it looks bad on me as her wife, blasting her with magic from behind or stabbing her after the enemy is dead (i am aware that spouses are set to essential but it still looks bad)
I am wondering if i can get Lydia to always use her bow since this way she plays a support role. i don't mind having to use a mod to do this.
NOTE: i have all DLC so mod requirements like that are no problem
Best Answer
I belive you can. If you ask to trade some items, take all of her melee weapons away from her, give her some arrows and a bow and she should use it.
If this doesn't work give her a bow that is stronger than her other weapons. That should work.
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What happens to Lydia if you part ways?
If the Dragonborn and Lydia part ways, she returns to Dragonsreach. If Breezehome in Whiterun is owned, she will return there instead. If enough time was spent with her, she may gift the Dragonborn with a radiant item upon reuniting with her.Can you replace Lydia if she dies?
Open the console and click on her body. A code will appear. Simply type "resurrect" into the console, press enter, and close the console. She will be resurrected.Does AELA have infinite arrows?
Re: Aela's unlimited arrowsNope, followers have unlimited arrows of the best type that's in their inventory. This means that you can give them a single daedric or ebony arrow, and they will spawn more of them to shoot with.How do you get Lydia to follow you again?
The only real option is to load a previous save. Once again, however, PC players can use console commands to resurrect her. They just need to type the "resurrect" code after clicking on her body, and Lydia will return just as she was, though some players report her inventory resetting after she's brought back to life.Skyrim Special Edition: Making Lydia use good equipment - companion bow mechanics
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Answer 2
You can do this. Just go into her inventory and take all of the melee weapons she has. This will cause her to use her bow as it the only weapon she has.
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