Welcome to the ESO Ember Companion Basics Guide. Ember the Khajiit is one of the first Companions that you can gain access to in ESO. Companions are built so they can fulfill any role, that means you can play Ember as a damage dealer, healer or tank. In this guide we are going to take a look at the basics of Ember, how to unlock her, how to level her up, skills and more.
Ember Builds can be found on the Ember Builds Page.
You can find a full list of all Ember skills on the eso-hub.com Ember Skills Page.
You can also find a Companion Basics Guide for everything related to Companions.
Table of Contents:
- Unlock Ember
- Leveling Ember
- How to obtain Gear for Ember
- Skills for Ember
- Rapports for Ember
- Combat Behavior
Unlock Ember Companion in ESO
To unlock the Companion Ember The Khajiit in ESO you will have to complete her questline. Ember can be found in at Draioch just north of Gonfalon Bay, the main city of High Isle. The quest that you have to complete to unlock Ember is called “Tower full of Trouble”.
For further help I do recommend watching the video below on how to unlock Ember as a Companion.
Once unlocked you can activate her in the Collections > Allies > Companions.
Leveling Ember in ESO
Companions level up simply by gaining experience points from killing enemies. You can grind your way to max level to unlock all the Companions features if you prefer this. The Mages Guild, Fighters Guild and Undaunted are unlocked by completing a daily quest from these guilds.
To level up the Mages Guild, Fighters Guild and Undaunted you will have to complete dailies for the guilds repeatedly till you reach the max level.
- For anything related to grinding I do recommend reading the Grind Guide.
How to obtain gear for Ember in ESO
Companion gear in ESO is different from player gear, there is no overlap between them. Once you unlock a Companion like Ember, they will start out with basic white quality non-traited equipment.
Companion equipment doesn’t have levels, can’t be enchanted, doesn’t require repairs and doesn’t include an inherent style appearance.
You can purchase basic companion gear from a Weaponsmith, Woodworker, Armorer, Leatherworker and Tailor merchants to customize the role of your companion accordingly.
Higher quality gear can be obtained from monster drops throughout the world, particularly from bosses. The current drop rate seems to be fairly low, therefore don’t expect to get good Companion gear within a few boss kills.
Possible traits that you can use on your ESO Companions:
- Quickened (Cooldown Reduction)
- Prolific (Ultimate Generation)
- Focused (Critical Strike Chance)
- Shattering (Penetration)
- Aggressive (Damage Done)
- Soothing (Healing Done)
- Augmented (Ability Buff and Debuff Duration)
- Bolstered (Reduce Damage Taken)
- Vigorous (Max Health)
Skills for Ember in ESO
The Companion Ember has plenty of skills to choose from, that is also one of the reasons why Ember can play all the roles. Each of the roles/builds below will have a different allocation of skills.
It is important to note that Companions will automatically use skills and the ultimate according to how they are set on the skill bar, basically going from 1 to 5 + Ultimate.
You can find a full list of all the available skills for the Companion Ember on ESO-Hub.com in the Companion Skills: Ember Overview Page.
Ember Class Skills
Weapon Skills
Equip the companion with either one of these weapons to unlock the skill line.
Armor Skills
Guild Skills
Guild skill lines are leveled up by doing guild daily quests.
Ember Race Skills
Ember Rapports
The Rapport function indicates how much a Companion likes or dislikes you. Depending on your actions in the world the Rapport can increase or decrease for Ember the Khajiit in ESO. Each Companion has personal preferences which you can learn about in their dialogue.
At a higher level of the Rapport, the Companion will share more personal details with you and unlock special quests. If the Rapport level is very low it may be that the Companion can not be summoned for a while.
What does Ember like and dislike?
Please visit the Rapport Guide for more information on what Ember likes and dislikes.
Combat Behavior for Ember Companion
You can set different combat behaviors for your Ember Companion. Depending on what you try to do, you can either set her as a damage dealer, healer or tank. It is also recommended to check out the setups below for the preferred setup, because you want to change the gear and skill priority depending on the role.
The Ember Companion works best if played as a ranged role, that way you can avoid a lot of deaths for her.
- Magicka Damage Dealer
- Stamina Damage Dealer
- Bow
- Two Hander
- Dual Wield
- Healer
- Tank
Ember The Khajiit Lore – Meet the Character
cited from the official ESO website regarding the Ember the Khajiit Companion.
Emilien,
It’s been too long since last we spoke. I have news, and the matter simply cannot wait until my next trip to Glenumbra. Though I will certainly have to regale you with the full story over a drink, with all the talk of danger on the roads and at sea, it may be some time before I can visit. So, you must content yourself with this version for now.
I have a new apprentice. Now, I know what you’re thinking. Normally, that would not be something worthy of note. I’ve had many apprentices over the years, after all. But I assure you, none of them have been quite like Ember.
I met the young Khajiit by mere happenstance. She was working for a merchant caravan when I spied her using magic for her employers in passing. There was such enthusiasm in her form that I was momentarily stunned. Her technique was inelegant, mind you. Chaotic, undignified, and clearly devoid of any proper training. But there was just something in her eyes as she cast her spells that I could not ignore—a fiery passion, a lust for magicka itself!
I wasted no time in offering my services to her. To my surprise, she agreed with little hesitation. She didn’t have much in the way of belongings, just a simple pack that she slung over her shoulder as she waved goodbye to her former employers and joined me instead. I mentioned that it was quite impressive how easily she made the change and she laughed. “I’m used to never being in one place for long.”
Now, I wish I could tell you that I brought Ember to Tor Draioch and in the weeks that followed turned her into a fine young mage. But that is not the case. Make no mistake, I was not wrong about her potential. Ember is an extremely gifted magic user. She has a natural aptitude unlike any I’ve ever encountered. However, therein lies the issue. Her talent is so pronounced, so strong, that studying and formal training hold little interest to her. Ember wants to create. To cast. Her desire to let her magic flow is insatiable.
Were I a younger man, perhaps I could keep up with her. But as it stands, I find myself constantly three steps behind! I’ve tried to impress upon her the benefits of studying at a Guild Hall, or of opening a book at the very least, but she’ll hear none of it. She wishes to learn by doing, and constantly pesters me to show her a new technique or a new spell. I indulge her when I can because her enthusiasm is, admittedly, infectious. But it’s also safer for everyone at Tor Draioch if I oversee her forays into spellcraft. If I don’t, she’ll likely burn the place down in her excitement.
I suppose I could use some advice from you, old friend. I care very deeply for Ember. She is a fine student, a gifted mage, and one of the most talented pupils I’ve ever had the pleasure of mentoring. But she’s also run me positively ragged these last few weeks! You wouldn’t believe her energy. A pure and eager heart certainly sits at the center of all her chaos, but even I have trouble navigating the storm at times.
I know she could do incredible things if she just accepted the proper training. But perhaps I’m not the right person to provide such tutelage? I’d hate to see her grow bored and leave me before I deem her ready. Trouble seems to follow Ember wherever she goes. At least here, I can keep an eye on her. But I don’t know how much longer my own stamina can hold out!
Any advice you have would be greatly appreciated. I hope to see you soon, provided Ember has not gotten the better of me by the time we next meet.
Sincerely,
Magister Irin
Related Companion Content
- Ember Skills Overview Page
- Companion Basics Guide
- Companion Category Overview Page
- Isobel Basics Guide
- Mirri Basics Guide
- Bastian Basics Guide
FAQ Companions
Frequently asked question about the Companion System in ESO.
To unlock the Companion Isobel Velois in ESO you will have to complete her questline. The Companion Isobel Veloise can be found at Castle Navire on the southwest coast of High Isle. The quest that you have to complete to unlock Isoble is called “Tournament of the Heart”.
To unlock the Companion Ember The Khajiit in ESO you will have to complete her questline. Ember can be found in at Draioch just north of Gonfalon Bay, the main city of High Isle. The quest that you have to complete to unlock Ember is called “Tower full of Trouble”.
Companions level up simply by gaining experience points from killing enemies. You can grind your way to max level to unlock all the Companions features if you prefer this. The Mages Guild, Fighters Guild and Undaunted are unlocked by simply completing a daily from these Guilds. To level up the Mages Guild, Fighters Guild and Undaunted you will have to complete dailies for the guilds repeatedly till you reach the max level.
- For anything related to grinding I do recommend reading the Grind Guide.
In the Companion Menu on the top right side you want to visit the Collectibles section where you can assign costumes from the Appearance tab or mounts in the Mount tab.
- Any appearance or mount that you unlocked on your own characters can be utilized for the Companion.
- you can also change the outfit of a Companion at the Outfit Station.
Here you can see an example of both the Player and the Companion being on a mount in Blackwood.
The rapport describes what kind of relationship you have with a companion. Every companion has personal preferences which will affect how they feel about the player over time, based on their actions. Acting against a companion’s ideals will cause their rapport with the companion to decrease. Taking actions they favor will drive the player’s rapport with that companion up.
Companions won’t be able to be summoned in PvP instances, in single player arenas or in housing instances. Also, in instances where you can’t navigate to your character and talk to them, they will be briefly invisible, such as while swimming.
Companion gear in ESO is different from player gear, there is no overlap between them. Once you unlock a Companion, they will start out with basic white quality non-traited equipment.
Companion equipment doesn’t have levels, can’t be enchanted, doesn’t require repairs and doesn’t include an inherent style appearance.
You can purchase basic companion gear from a Weaponsmith, Woodworker, Armorer, Leatherworker and Tailor merchants to customize the role of your companion accordingly.
Higher quality gear can be obtained from monster drops throughout the world, particularly from bosses.
The Companion System in ESO is a new feature of the game that launched with the Blackwood Chapter. This allows you to summon a Companion (basically like a 2nd character) that will follow you around. The Companion can help fight, be it as a damage dealer, healer or tank. Currently there are two Companions, Mirri Elendis a Dark Elf and Bastian Hallix an Imperial.
You can find more info about the Companion System in the Companion System Guide.
Bastian Hallix Guides:
Mirri Elendis Guides:
If you have access to the Blackwood Chapter, you can unlock Bastian Hallix through completing the associated quest in the Blackwood zone.
- The Companion level up progress is account wide, so you only have to level Bastian up once.
- You have to unlock Bastian Hallix on each character through the started quest.
Bastian can be found in the Deepscorn Hollow objective along the southwest coast of Blackwood. The quest that you have to complete is called “Competition and Contracts”.
If you have access to the Blackwood Chapter, you can unlock Mirri Elendis through completing the associated quest in the Blackwood zone.
- The Companion level up progress is account wide, so you only have to level Mirri up once.
- You have to unlock Mirri Elendis on each character through the started quest.
Mirri can be found in the Doomvault Vulpinaz objective in north Blackwood. The quest that you have to complete is called “Shattered and Scattered”.
If you have access to the Blackwood Chapter, you can unlock two companions through completing associated quests in the Blackwood zone.
- The Companion level up progress is account wide.
- You have to unlock the Companions on each character.
Bastian Companion Location
Bastian can be found in the Deepscorn Hollow objective along the southwest coast of Blackwood. The quest that you have to complete is called “Competition and Contracts”.
Mirri Companion Location
Mirri can be found in the Doomvault Vulpinaz objective in north Blackwood. The quest that you have to complete is called “Shattered and Scattered”.
