How to Get Another Lydia in Skyrim

To get another Lydia in Skyrim, you can try respawning her using the console command “prid 000A2c94” followed by “moveto player”, or you can find another housecarl by completing the Jarl’s questlines in the cities or by hiring a new follower from the guild questlines or taverns. If Lydia dies, you can also try to resurrect her using the console command “resurrect” or find her body in the Hall of the Dead in Whiterun and resurrect her from there.

Frequently Asked Questions

-general information-

1. What to do if you lost Lydia in Skyrim?: If you told her you wanted to part ways, she will return to the house in Whiterun; if she is not there when you arrive, just wait a while and she will pop up.
2. How do I get a new follower after Lydia dies?: There are a ton of companions; mainly you can get them from doing the guild questlines or you can get them from doing the Jarl’s questlines in the cities and get new housecarls.
3. Where does Lydia go if you get another companion?: Followers go back to where you hire them from when dismissed; Lydia is a housecarl and she lives in your home, so she will go back to your Whiterun house until you need her to carry your burdens.

lydia’s characteristics and abilities

4. Is Lydia a good wife in Skyrim?: Being the first follower, companion, and Thane that most players will unlock, it can be easy to accidentally overlook Lydia as a potential romance option; in reality, though, the Whiterun woman is incredibly caring, brave, and one of few romance options with unique dialogue options and deep conversations to explore.
5. What is Lydia’s max level in Skyrim?: Lydia – With a level cap of 50, Lydia of Skyrim specializes in heavy armor and one-handed combat, but is also proficient with a bow.
6. Can you turn Lydia into a vampire?: It’s possible for the Dragonborn to turn some NPC followers, including Lydia, into a vampire in Skyrim, but it has its upsides and downsides.

replacing and resurrecting lydia

7. Can you get another housecarl if Lydia dies?: If your housecarl, or any other follower for that matter dies in earnest, then they are gone forever, discounting console voodoo.
8. How do you spawn Lydia next to you?: Type “prid 000A2c94” and hit Enter, then type “moveto player” and hit Enter, and close the console.
9. How do you know when Lydia dies?: If you can recruit another follower, she’s dead; her body/urn/coffin is in the Hall of the Dead.

marriage and relationships

10. Can I marry Lydia as a woman?: Yes, you can marry her, just become a Whiterun Thane.
11. Who is the most loving wife in Skyrim?: The most popular and best wife in Skyrim, according to the community, is undoubtedly Aela The Huntress.
12. Is Ysolda a good wife in Skyrim?: This actually makes Ysolda a great marriage candidate in terms of story; she’s one of the first potential spouses the player can meet, she’s quite nice, and the Dragonborn winds up coming back to her a few times during their travels.

other companions and followers

13. Who is the best female follower in Skyrim?: Easily the strongest out of Skyrim’s humanoid followers, Serana possesses high levels in the Destruction, Conjuration, One-Handed, and Light Armor skills, making her very offensively versatile.
14. Who is the easiest companion to get in Skyrim?: Belrand will be among the easiest hireling to find, namely through his well-frequented location, and he’ll be a decent companion, maxing out at level 40.
15. Can you get a second wife in Skyrim?: Unfortunately, you’re only able to have 1 wife; even if your spouse dies – or if you kill her – you are unable to remarry.