Mjoll the Lioness is a Nord warrior and seasoned adventurer who has travelled all over Tamriel. Now she lives in Riften with her companion Aerin, trying to clean up a city she sees as rotten with corruption. She has no love for the Thieves Guild or the Black-Briar family – and she is not afraid to say it.
How to recruit Mjoll
Complete “Retrieve Grimsever”. Mjoll lost her beloved sword, Grimsever, in the Dwemer ruin of Mzinchaleft. Bring it back to her, and she will join you.
As a follower
Mjoll is a heavy-armored warrior with strong Two-Handed, Archery and Block. She is essential, so she cannot die, and levels with you up to level 40. She will not help with crimes – she is the honest sort. Our pick for the best tank follower in Skyrim.
Marriage and more
- Marriage: yes.
- Blades: can be recruited into the Blades.
Good to know
Mjoll loves telling stories from her adventuring days while you travel – including how bandits burned down her village when she was a child, which set her on her path.
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