Why Won’t Lydia Use the Bow I Gave Her?
If you’re one of the millions of fans of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, you know that Lydia, the Jarl of Whiterun, can make a formidable companion on your adventures. However, it’s been reported that despite giving Lydia a new bow, she refuses to use it, opting for her default weapon instead. So, why won’t Lydia use the bow you’ve given her?
Firstly, Lydia’s Favored Class
Before we delve into the bow issue, it’s crucial to understand Lydia’s favored class. As a warrior, she’s programmed to use her melee weapons, including swords and daggers, above all others.
To sum up, Lydia will always default to using melee weapons when given the chance. Giving her a bow, though, won’t necessarily guarantee she’ll start using it. We can explore reasons why Lydia isn’t interested in your bows below:
Secondly, Follower Settings and Combat Role
When following you around, Lydia primarily serves as a combat specialist. If you haven’t set your follower’s specific role correctly, it’s possible they won’t respond to or use a weapon that doesn’t suit their designated duty.
Here’s a rundown of how follower settings influence their weapon use:
• Role settings: Configure Lydia’s combat role according to her designated duties:
| Follower | Setting |
|---|---|
| Assault/Defend | Stick to default (melee) weapon settings |
| Range/Push-back | Increase bow/dagger/shoot usage |