In June 2021, the expansion Blackwood of The Elder Scrolls Online was released. This also brought the companion system and the companions Mirri and Bastian into the MMORPG. MeinMMO explains how to improve your relationship with your companion.
What are companions in ESO? Companions are NPCs that you can call upon as allies in combat after unlocking them. They assist you on your travels through Tamriel.
Here you can find out how to unlock your companions.
Being companions also means building a relationship with them. They have their own minds and will leave you for a short time if you often annoy them. However, you benefit from a good relationship. It unlocks additional quest options, companion abilities, and dialogues.
We reveal what your companions like and what they do not.
What Mirri Elendis likes in ESO
Mirri is excited about relics and antiques. You can best complete collections and quests in the antiques system with her.
Call Mirri for the following activities, as it improves your relationship:
- Digging up antiques (+5)
- Reading a book from a shelf (+1)
- Killing goblins (+1)
- Killing snakes (but not lamias) (+1)
- Making an alcoholic drink (+1)
- Warrior Guild quests (+125)
- Completing daily quests from Numani-Rasi (Ashlander at the wayshrine Ald’ruhn) (+125)
- Entering daedric vaults or open dungeons (+10)
- Learning a new outfit style
- Selecting a Daedric chicken as a companion (+1)
- Entering Vivec’s library with a fully collected model of Vvardenfell (+5)
- Crossing the gate between the city of Clockwork and Brass Fortress (+10)
- Completing the achievement “Relics of Summerset” (+5)
- Completing the achievement “Fragments of History” (+5)
- Completing the achievement “Relief Restorer” (+5)
- Completing the achievement “Relic Hunter of Wrothgar” (+5)
- Completing a personal quest (+500, once)
Collecting Psijik portals (+5) has been disabled as it was unintended.
What you should avoid in Mirri Elendis’ presence
You should better avoid these activities when Mirri is watching:
- Killing or collecting insects (-1)
- Using the Blade of Woe (-25)
- Getting a friendly NPC involved in a fight and killing them (exact loss unknown)
- Entering the sanctuary of the dark brotherhood (-10)
- Traveling by boat (exact loss unknown)
- Completing sacrament quests of the dark brotherhood (-25)
Of course, this doesn’t mean you can never do these things again. But make sure to send Mirri away beforehand.
What Bastian Hallix likes in ESO
Bastian is an imperial battlemage and is enthusiastic about everything related to the Mages Guild.
The following activities score points with Bastian:
- Killing bandits (+1)
- Killing nightblades in Summerset (+1)
- Killing cultists (+1)
- Reading a book (+1)
- Using crafting stations (+1)
- Collecting Psijik portals (+5)
- Helping NPCs (+10)
- Visiting Artaeum or Augvea (+10)
- Visiting the Mages Guild that may have a portal to Augvea (+10)
- Completing daily quests of the Mages Guild (+125)
- Completing a personal quest (+500, once)
- Sneaking antique items
What you should avoid in Bastian Hallix’s presence
Bastian is described as righteous. This characteristic also affects the things he dislikes. So if you want to get a little loose with law and order, it’s better to leave him at home.
Here is a list of things he disapproves of:
- Shoplifting (-25)
- Killing friendly NPCs (-25)
- Using the Blade of Woe (-25)
- Generally stealing (-5)
- Collecting stolen goods (-5)
- Running away from guards (-1)
- Preparing meals with cheese (-1)
What is your relationship with your companion? And which companion do you like the most? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
But if you are more a fan of uncomplicated companions, you might find the perfect buddy for your adventures in Tamriel in our article The three funniest companions in ESO.
