How do you get Lydia to wear armor?
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To get Lydia to wear armor, you need to give her armor that is better than her default armor, which has an armor rating of 169, and she will equip it automatically. You can achieve this by trading items with her, putting the armor in her inventory, and ensuring that the armor you provide has a higher armor rating than her current armor.
Understanding Lydia’s Armor Preferences
Lydia has a preference for heavy armor due to her high Heavy Armor skill, making it more challenging to get her to wear light armor without a high Smithing skill or high-end armor.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Lydia’s default armor in Skyrim?
Lydia’s default armor is steel armor, which includes boots, gauntlets, and a shield, providing a total armor rating of 169.
2. Can Lydia wear any type of armor?
Lydia can wear any type of armor that is better than her default armor, including light armor, but she prefers heavy armor due to her higher skill level in it.
3. How do I make Lydia wear Forsworn armor?
You can make Lydia wear Forsworn armor by improving it through smithing to increase its armor rating until it surpasses that of her default armor.
4. Why won’t Lydia wear the armor I give her?
Lydia won’t wear armor that has a lower armor rating than her default armor, so you need to give her armor that is better than what she currently has.
5. Can I remove Lydia’s default armor?
You can steal Lydia’s default armor, but you must leave at least one piece on her, or the game will reinstall it.
6. How do I force Lydia to equip armor in Skyrim?
You can use the Ultimate Follower Overhaul to tell Lydia to dress better, allowing you to take her current gear and give her the armor you prefer.
7. Can I give my follower armor in Skyrim?
Yes, you can give your follower armor in Skyrim, and they will wear it if it has a higher armor rating than their current armor.
8. How do I get my follower to wear armor in Skyrim?
To get your follower to wear armor, trade items with them, put the armor in their inventory, and ensure the armor is better than what they currently have.
9. Can Lydia wear Elven armor?
Lydia can wear Elven armor if you improve its armor rating through smithing to make it better than her default armor.
10. How do I make my Housecarl wear armor?
To make your Housecarl wear armor, give them armor that is better than their default armor, or remove all but one piece of their default armor through pickpocketing.
11. Can I marry Lydia in Skyrim?
Yes, you can marry Lydia in Skyrim by visiting the temple in Riften and talking to Maramal about the marriage services.
12. Can I give my wife armor in Skyrim?
Yes, you can give your wife armor in Skyrim, and she will wear it instead of her usual outfit.
13. What followers can train me in Skyrim?
Followers like Aela, Athis, Farkas, Faendal, Njada, and Vilkas can train you in various skills in Skyrim.
14. Can I revive Lydia if she dies?
Yes, PC players can revive Lydia using console commands, but some players report her inventory resetting after being brought back to life.
15. How do I equip a follower in Skyrim?
To equip a follower, click on the item you want them to wield, drag it to the appropriate slot in their inventory, and choose the follower and skills that best complement your play style.