How many times can Faendal train you?
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Faendal can train you 5 times per level, meaning that once you level up, you can train with him 5 more times, and this process can be repeated as many times as you want, with the only limitation being that Faendal can only train your Archery up to 50. This training limit is a general rule in the game, applying to all trainers, including Faendal, and is reset every time you level up, allowing for continuous improvement in your Archery skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- What is the maximum level Faendal can train Archery? Faendal can train your Archery up to 50 for free, making him a valuable resource for improving your Archery skills.
- Can Faendal join the Blades? Yes, Faendal can join the Blades if you end the love triangle in his favor, allowing him to become a follower and later be recruited.
- How do I get my money back from Faendal? If you recruit Faendal as a follower, you can gain free training in Archery by paying for the training and then looting the money back from his inventory.
Training and Leveling
- Can you only train 5 times in Skyrim? Note that you may only have a trainer, no matter what level they are, train you a total of 5 times before you have to level up again.
- What happens if I level up? Once you level up, you can train with Faendal 5 more times, and this process can be repeated as many times as you want.
- Can you train more than 5 times per level? No, the game limits training to 5 times per level, regardless of the trainer or skill being trained.
Faendal’s Capabilities and Limitations
- What is Faendal’s max level? Faendal’s level caps at 30, and his equipment is initially inadequate, requiring the player to equip him properly to avoid his death.
- How high can Faendal train Archery? Faendal can train you in Archery up to 50 for free, making him a useful follower until a bit past the level cap.
- Can Faendal run out of arrows? Followers, including Faendal, only obtain infinite amounts of arrows if they are using the default follower bow.
Interactions and Consequences
- Should I tell Camilla about the letter? There isn’t a right answer to the quest, as both options will forge a nasty letter from the other person and ask the Dragonborn to give it to Camilla.
- What happens if Sven dies? If Sven dies after you’ve aided him against Faendal, a courier may sometimes run up to you and offer you some gold from Sven’s estate.
- Can you get both Sven and Faendal? It is not possible to complete the quest in a manner that has both Sven and Faendal as followers and have their dispositions friendly towards you.
Resurrection and Recovery
- Can you get Faendal back if he dies? To get the original Faendal back, you have to resurrect his body and teleport him back to you, as named characters go to the dead body cleanup cell when they die.
- How do I resurrect Faendal? You can type “prid 1348c” so that the console references him, then type “resurrect” and then “moveto player” to bring him back.
- Is Faendal’s house safe to store items? Also in Faendal’s house, if he’s your follower you can take his key, the chest under the table doesn’t respawn, nor do the cupboards or end table, but the chest next to his bed does respawn and is not safe.