With the release of the The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood DLC, there are a lot of new things introduced to the game. The most notable being key NPCs that can become the player’s companion. Currently, the game allows players to choose from two NPCs – Bastian Hallix and Mirri Elendis. In this guide, we will be focusing on how to get Bastian Hallix Companion in The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood.
How to Unlock Bastian Hallix Companion in The Elder Scrolls Online
With the new update to the game, the developers have introduced the new companion system that allows you to recruit NPCs to help you in your quest. These characters that you recruit can be upgraded and customized.
To get Bastian Hallix Companion in The Elder Scrolls Online, you need to purchase or own the latest DLC – Blackwood. Open the map and head to the Southwest region to Deepscorn Hollow. The target area is near Blueblood Wayshrine. Look for the NPC and talk to him. You will have to complete his questline to unlock Bastian Hallix Companion.
When you get there Bastian Hallix will be tied up. When the screen prompts a conversation with Bastian Hallix, take up the quest “Competition and Contracts.” Once the quest is completed, you will unlock Bastian Hallix Companion in The Elder Scrolls Online.
After unlocking, you can activate her from Collections > Allies > Companions > Set Active. Even if you have unlocked both the NPCs, you can only activate one at a time.
Once you have enabled the companion, you can level him through experience points that are gained by killing enemies.