With the High Isle expansion, the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online has gained two new companions. MeinMMO explains how you can improve your relationship with your companions Isobel and Funke.
What are the companions in ESO? Companions are NPCs that you can summon as allies in combat after unlocking them. They support you on your journeys through Tamriel.
Here you can find out how to unlock the companions Isobel and Funke.
In the companion system, you also build a relationship with your companions. They have their own character and may even leave you for a short time if you upset them often. On the other hand, a good relationship benefits you as well. It unlocks additional quest options, special abilities of the companions, and extra dialogues.
We reveal what companions Isobel and Funke like and what they don’t.
What Isobel likes in ESO
Isobel is a young up-and-coming talent among the aspiring knights. She stands for justice and order in her profession.
You should summon Isobel for the following activities, as it improves your relationship:
- Completing a “Fearsless” quest from Bolgrul (+125)
- Completing a daily world boss quest on the High Isle (+125)
- Killing a world boss (+5), no cooldown
- Killing a delve boss (+5)
- Killing Daedra (+1)
- Killing a Daedra boss, e.g. Dolmen boss (+5)
- Crafting “sweet” food (+5), 1 hour cooldown
- Crafting something with blacksmithing (+5)
- Completing a volcanic vent (+10)
- Visiting an enclave of the “Fearsless” (+25) for the first visit, then (+5) for further visits
- Speaking with an alliance leader, e.g. (+10) for Emeric, (+5) for Ayrenn, (+1) for Jorunn (can be done multiple times on the same day)
- Speaking with Lyris, e.g. in the Wailing Prison or in the Fighters Guild (+10), (can be done multiple times on the same day)
- Using a repair material to repair equipment (+1)
- Accepting a duel request (+1)
What you should avoid in Isobel’s presence
You should avoid these activities when Isobel is watching:
- Killing an innocent NPC (-10), then (-1) for each additional kill during the cooldown
- Stealing from a valuables chest, stolen goods, or the body of an innocent NPC (-1), shared cooldown
- Entering the Sanctuary of the Dark Brotherhood (-5)
- Entering an Outlaw’s Den (-1)
Of course, this doesn’t mean you can never do these things again. But be sure to send Isobel away first.
What Funke likes in ESO
Funke is a cunning and stealthy mage. With her, you can engage in criminal enterprises. But make sure not to get caught, as this does not sit well with the ambitious Khajiit.
The following activities meet Funke’s approval:
- Completing a daily quest from the Mages Guild (125), with a cooldown
- Completing a Thieves Guild quest without bonus (+125), with a cooldown
- Completing a daily quest from the High Isle (+125) (with a cooldown)
- Looting a rune stone: +1
- Killing wolves +1
- Killing werewolves +1
- Looting stolen goods or valuables chest (+5), then (+1) for each additional chest during the cooldown (shared cooldown)
- Winning at the tavern game of “Fame Stories” (+10), then +1 for each additional game during the cooldown
- Picking pockets from a guard (+10), then +1 for each additional time during the cooldown
- Selecting the “flee” option after being confronted by a guard (+10)
- Successfully fleeing after selecting the escape option (+1)
- Summoning the advantage Grace after being addressed by a guard (+10)
- Entering a restricted area (trespassing) (+1)
- Selling a stolen item of purple quality to a fence (+25), then (+5) for each additional item during the cooldown
- Selling a purple item to a regular NPC vendor (+1) (with a cooldown)
- Completing a daily quest from a quest board in the thieves’ den (+5), (with a cooldown)
- Using a forged pardon (+5)
- Entering an Outlaw’s Den or the thieves’ den: +1
- Summoning the fennec fox big-eared kitten (+1)
What you should avoid in Funke’s presence
Her ambition is a central trait of her character. Therefore, she does not take it well when actions go awry.
Here is a list of things she disapproves of:
- Fishing (-1)
- Being caught or seen during forbidden/criminal activities (-10), shared cooldown
- Picking pockets
- Looting a safe,
- Stealing from a container or
- Killing an innocent NPC
- Being killed by a guard (-5), no cooldown
- Voluntarily paying a bounty to a guard after being caught (-25), then (-5) for each additional bounty payment during the cooldown (1 hour cooldown)
- Being discovered in a restricted area (trespassing) (-10)
What is your relationship with your companion? And which companion do you like the most? Let us know in the comments.
Do you already know Bastian and Mirri from the Blackwood expansion? In our guide you can find out how to unlock the two companions.
