Quick question about followers and weapons

[kate87]

Hey everyone,

I want to enlist Vilkas as my follower but according to the Skyrim wiki he specializes in two-handed, archery, block, and heavy armor.

My problem is that I would want to equip him with a one-hander and shield. Will I still be able to do this?

For example, right now I have Lydia using a one-hander + shield, staff with schock, and a bow. She utilizes all of them according to the situation. Will Vilkas do this too?

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[Dagmar]

As long as you take away his greatsword and don't give him any two-handed weapons he'll use the one handed weapon and shield but why would you want to do that? He'll be a much more efficient follower for combat if you equip him according to his primary skills.

 

[kate87]

I see. I wont take away his two-hander completely, but when I need a tank I thought it would be useful to give him a sword and shield. Thanks for your reply!

 

[kate87]

Really I would just like to know if he can be a good all-around follower and not die all the time. In my last play-through I used Argis, who was great, but I'd like to not use a housecarl this time around.

 

[Uskyldig]

I'm currently travelling with Belrand from Solitude, and I haven't regretted it once. He conjures a familiar and is great with a one handed blade.