Where is Lydia if you don’t have Breezehome?

If you don’t have Breezehome, Lydia will be waiting for you at Dragonsreach. This is her default location when you don’t own a home in Whiterun, and she will remain there until you acquire Breezehome or give her other instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What to do if you can’t find Lydia? If you can’t find Lydia, try fast-traveling to a different location, as she may be stuck in a previous area. If she still doesn’t appear, it’s possible that she has died, in which case a courier will approach you with her will.
2. Where can you find Lydia if you part ways? If you part ways with Lydia, she will return to either Breezehome or Dragonsreach, depending on whether you own Breezehome or not.
3. Can you kick Lydia out of Breezehome? No, Lydia is bound to Breezehome as your housecarl, and she will remain there unless you assign her to one of the DLC houses or build a Heartfire house.

Location-Based Questions

4. Where does Lydia go in Whiterun? Lydia will usually end up back at Breezehome, your house in Whiterun, where she lives in the small room at the top of the stairs.
5. Can you leave Lydia in Whiterun? Yes, you can dismiss Lydia as a follower, and she will either return to Dragonsreach or Breezehome, depending on whether you own the house.
6. How do you find Lydia when she is lost? If Lydia is lost, try waiting for a few days in-game or fast-traveling to a different location, as she may be trying to catch up to you.

Combat and Death

7. What is Lydia’s max level in Skyrim? Lydia’s level cap is 50, making her a decent follower for early- and mid-game playthroughs, but not in the late game.
8. Why did I lose Lydia in Skyrim? You may have lost Lydia if she died or if you dismissed her as a follower and she is trying to return to Breezehome or Dragonsreach.
9. Does it matter if Lydia dies? Unfortunately, Lydia’s death is permanent, so if you want to keep her as a follower, you may need to load a previous save file.

Marriage and Relationships

10. Is Lydia a good wife in Skyrim? Yes, Lydia is a caring and brave potential wife, with unique dialogue options and deep conversations to explore.
11. Can you marry multiple people in Skyrim? No, you can only have one spouse in Skyrim, and even if your spouse dies, you are unable to remarry.
12. Can you divorce Lydia in Skyrim? There is no formal divorce option in Skyrim, but you may be able to get a new marriage partner under certain circumstances.

Console Commands and Cheats

13. How do I make Lydia appear? You can use the console command “player.moveto 000A2C94” to teleport to Lydia’s location, but be warned that this may cause glitches or bugs.
14. How do I teleport Lydia to myself? You can use the console commands “prid 000A2c94” and “moveto player” to teleport Lydia to your location.
15. Can you bring Lydia back to life? Yes, you can use the console command “resurrect” to revive Lydia if she has died, but be aware that this may cause unintended consequences in the game.