Some Dragonborn prefer to experience the game alone, but for those who enjoy a bit of camaraderie, The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim's best followers can provide them with invaluable company and a helping hand in combat. All of Skyrim's essential followers, who can't be killed in battle thanks to their narrative significance, are inherently some of the strongest companions. Aela is a member of the Companions, a master of archery, and one of Skyrim's strongest followers.