Looking to settle down with the perfect partner? Here are the best husbands you can marry in Skyrim Special Edition.
Skyrim offers an immersive roleplaying adventure in more ways than one. One perfect example would be the inclusion of marriage partners. In Skyrim, players can choose to settle down with one of the NPCs they meet during the course of their adventure and live a happily married life with them.
There are many eligible bachelors across Tamriel who would be willing to take your hand in marriage, provided you have the Amulet of Mara. To acquire the Amulet, players must first speak to Maramal, who can be found at the Bee and Barb Inn in Riften.
Once you’ve obtained information on the Temple of Mara and purchased the Amulet from him, you can hold a wedding ceremony at the temple with the partner of your choice.
Signing up for marriage means you get a life-long partner who will support you in your endeavors as the Dragonborn. Not only will you gain a companion to come home to, but they will also cook meals for you. These homemade meals will boost your Health, Stamina, and Magicka regeneration.
Moreover, when you marry someone, you can assign a home for them or have them accompany you as your follower. If they stay home, they will start their own business as a merchant. This will give you access to their daily profits and the items they have on sale.
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However, taking them along for the ride is wiser if they are powerful in their own right. That’s why, when looking for a potential husband, you might want to see what else they offer besides a loving companionship.
There are a plethora of marriage candidates in Skyrim. To ensure you pick only the most reliable men as your life partner, we have prepared an extensive guide listing our picks for the best husbands in Skyrim.
Top 10 Best Husbands in Skyrim
Below are all the best husbands you can marry in Skyrim and how to marry them.
10. Revyn Sadri
- Location: Sadri’s Used Wares shop, Windhelm
- Requirement: Retrieve Viola’s Gold Ring in That Was Always There quest
Revyn is a Dunmer merchant residing in Windhelm’s Gray Quarter. He’s the sole proprietor of Sadri’s Used Wares, who leads an overbearingly honest lifestyle. As a merchant, Revyn refuses to deal with stolen goods and absolutely despises thieves.
To get in his favor, you must agree to discretely return Viola’s gold ring, as Revyn believes it to be a stolen item. If you choose to return it directly to Viola, it will severely impact his business and thus sour your relationship.
Marrying Revyn will give you access to his shop as a potential home. Moreover, being a merchant means Revyn will have a unique range of wares at his disposal. Furthermore, Revyn is also a Speech-trainer, making him an excellent early-game husband candidate.
9. Ghorbash The Iron Hand
- Location: Burguk’s Longhouse in Dushnikh Yal, The Reach
- Requirement: Pay dowry or brawl against him and win
Ghorbash is an Orc Warrior whom you’ll meet in Dushnikh Yal’s Orc Stronghold. Not only is he the brother of the tribe’s chieftain, but Ghorbash is also a famed warrior who used to serve the Imperial Legion. However, nowadays, he lives a quiet life with his family in Dushnikh Yal but secretly still yearns for an epic adventure.
Since Orcs put their family above all else, it is challenging to convince Ghorbash to leave the tribe and join you in your adventures. In order to persuade him, you will either need to pay him his dowry or brawl against him and win. This will inspire Ghorbash to join you as a follower.
Once you gain Ghorbash’s favor and get him to leave his tribe, you can then get hitched. Since Ghorbash is a seasoned warrior who is often referred to as the “Iron Hand,” he makes a great traveling companion. Moreover, he is also a proficient archer who can adjust to any battle strategy.
8. Ainethach
- Location: Karthwasten, The Reach
- Requirement: Convince the Silver-Blood mercenaries to back off
Ainethach is a Breton who serves as the leader of Karthwasten. He is a miner by profession and owns the Sanuarach Mine. When you first encounter him, he can be seen arguing with several Silver-Blood mercenaries harassing him to sell his mine in repayment for a favor.
To gain Ainethach’s favor, you must intervene and talk the Silver-Blood thugs into leaving the mine alone. Moreover, you will also have to refrain from killing The Gourmet’s helpers, Voada and Rondach, in the Recipe for Disaster quest, as they are apparently Ainethach’s children.
Even though Ainethach is not the most handsome guy out there, marrying him is still a wise choice. By marrying Ainethach, you can move into Karthwasten Hall, which is an excellent place to live. Not only is the house spacious, but it is full of items that keep respawning repeatedly. This means you can garner quite a bit of wealth by selling off the infinitely respawning items.
7. Marcurio
- Location: Bee and Barb Inn, Riften
- Requirement: Hire him for 500 Gold
Marcurio is an Imperial spellsword mercenary that specializes in Destruction magic. The handsome yet smug mage can be found sitting by himself in Riften’s Bee and Barb Inn.
Even though it is uncommon for mages to be tied down by marriage, Marcurio is an exception. That said, the game doesn’t require you to do anything special to gain his favor. Instead, you can hire him to be your follower for a hefty sum of 500 gold.
Marcurio is an excellent marriage option due to several reasons. Firstly, marrying him will unlock the Bee and Barb Inn as your potential home. Secondly, his knowledge of Dwemer culture and technology is unmatched, making him one of the more intellectual marriage options from this list.
Thirdly, he makes a powerful companion due to his shock-based and fire-based spells that deal a lot of damage. Lastly, he can level up to Level 40, meaning he will not hold you back in battle.
6. Balimund
- Location: The Scorched Hammer blacksmith shop, Riften
- Requirement: Acquire 10 Fire Salts for him
Balimund is a Nord blacksmith from Riften. He is the owner of The Scorched Hammer and a master artisan. You will find him working at his shop when you hit Riften’s marketplace.
A seasoned blacksmith like Balimund is only interested in one thing – crafting materials. To gain his favor, you will have to do a series of quests that all involve fetching him some Fire Salts. He will become a marriage candidate only after you’ve completed the Stoking the Flames quest.
Balimund is one of the best husbands you can get in Skyrim. By marrying Balimund, not only will you get access to his forge, but you also get to improve your Smithing proficiency. That’s because Balimund is an Expert-Level Smithing trainer who can help you reach Smithing level 75. This will enable you to craft some of the finest weapons in the game.
Moreover, even though he doesn’t own a fancy home, you will still have full access to his shop (most notably his basement) that respawns stacks of iron and steel ingots that can be used for crafting or sold for money. Lastly, he will also have a range of weapons and armor that you can purchase from him.
5. Onmund
- Location: The Hall of Attainment, College of Winterhold
- Requirement:
- Join the College of Winterhold
- Retrieve Onmund’s Amulet from Enthir
Onmund is a Nordic mage apprentice studying at the College of Winterhold. Given how Nords distrust mages, Onmund’s presence alone makes him stand out like none other. You can get acquainted with him by joining the faction.
Once you enroll in the college, you can befriend Onmund and complete his personal quest to gain him as a Follower. This will involve retrieving his family heirloom from the shady vendor, Enthir.
While Onmund isn’t exceptional, he is still an excellent marriage option. He is among the few characters to bond with the Dragonborn by sharing his life’s woes. But that’s not all.
Onmund is a remarkable sorcerer with plenty of Shock spells at his disposal. Moreover, he can use offensive spells like Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning and defensive spells like Lesser Ward and Fast Healing.
Furthermore, he will also save himself from danger with the Invisibility spell when he feels outmatched in battle. In addition to magic, he can also use a bow in battle – making him a versatile traveling companion.
4. Calder
- Location: Hjerim, Windhelm
- Requirements:
- Complete the Thane of Eastmarch quest
- Become Hjerim’s owner
Calder is a Nordic warrior residing in Windhelm. He is appointed as your housecarl when you become the Thane of Eastmarch and purchase the Hjerim mansion. And luckily enough, these are the only requirements for unlocking him as a marriage candidate.
Nords are renowned for their battle prowess and warrior capabilities. And Calder is no exception to that fact. He is a tanky physical damage dealer that can support you greatly in your adventures. He is among the best companions to pair with a stealthy archer or mage build.
Moreover, his high HP level allows him to last longer than most in battle. Furthermore, by leveling up to level 50, Calder will prove to be a strong warrior who can keep up with you and will not hold you back. So, not only will you get to live in a beautiful mansion, but you’ll also have a reliable partner by your side.
3. Argis the Bulwark
- Location: Vlindrel Hall, Markarth
- Requirements:
- Complete the Thane of the Reach quest
- Become Vlindrel Hall‘s owner
Much like Calder, Argis the Bulwark is also a Nordic warrior who serves as your housecarl after being appointed the Thane of Markarth and purchasing the Vlindrel Hall residence. These are the only requirements for unlocking him as a marriage candidate.
Although 8,000 gold seems like a hefty price to pay, it is still worth every penny, as Vlindrel Hall is easily one of the most beautiful places you can live in Skyrim – and you unlock Argis as a Follower.
In addition to being one of the most attractive-looking husband candidates, Argis is also a seasoned warrior who will cooperate with you and perform exceptionally well in battle. His max level cap is also up to Level 50, but he outperforms Calder in every way when it comes to managing household affairs and battle prowess.
2. Vilkas
- Location: Jorrvaskr, Whiterun
- Requirements:
- Join the Companions and the Circle
- Complete the Glory of the Dead quest
Vilkas is a Nordic Warrior from Whiterun. He is one of the Wolf Twins and a member of The Circle, which is the inner council comprised of the finest members of The Companions. You must complete the faction’s main questline to gain his favor.
On top of being the Master of Arms and a seasoned warrior, Vilkas is also a Werewolf. This means that he possesses superhuman abilities that make him invulnerable to most human weapons.
In addition to being strong, he also comes equipped with some of the finest and most unique armor and weapons in the game. He is an excellent companion to bring to the most brutal battles. But that’s not all – Vilkas is also a Master-level Two-Handed skill trainer.
Moreover, he is also an intelligent and thoughtful person who can easily manage the household’s affairs. Vilkas will welcome your opinions and share his ideas, making him a reliable and communicative husband. He is the person you want to marry if you are looking for the perfect combination of a loving partner and a strong companion.
1. Farkas
- Location: Jorrvaskr, Whiterun
- Requirements:
- Join the Companions and the Circle
- Complete the Glory of the Dead quest
As for the best husband in Skyrim, we have chosen Farkas. Like his twin brother Vilkas, Farkas is also a Nordic Warrior residing in Jorrvaskr. He is a Blacksmith by profession, along with a Master-level Heavy Armor skill trainer.
As a member of The Circle, he, too, possesses the superhuman abilities that come with being a Werewolf. And just like with Vilkas, you must complete the faction’s main questline to gain his favor.
Despite not being as intelligent as his twin brother, Farkas is charming and shines in other areas. For starters, he is more welcoming of the two when the Dragonborn first joins the council. In addition to being on friendly terms with you, he will also serve as your shield in many of his Companion quests.
Moreover, he is also great with children and fulfills his role as the affectionate husband after marrying the Dragonborn. But that’s certainly not all. Farkas makes up for his slow wit through his physical strength. Even in his Beast Form, Farkas is stronger than Vilkas – making him the better choice of the two.
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