Updated on October 14, 2026, by Mark Sammut: Rather than adding any more characters, I've added a section to each entry recommending a mod relating to the husband.

If players are looking to finally settle down and find love in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, they might be a bit surprised by how many options they have to choose from. So long as they have the Amulet of Mara, pretty much anyone whose trust they have gained will be willing to get married to the Dragonborn and settle down.

While who the player settles down with is a personal choice, there are a few husbands in particular that are recommended picks as the Dragonborn's lifelong partner. The best husbands in Skyrim are fun to interact with and boast great combat abilities that make them reliable followers. Those who can't fight have been picked because they prove themselves to be good or otherwise quirky characters.

The first step to getting married in Skyrim is to speak with Maramal in Riften. When players first enter the city, they can find him preaching at the Bee and Barb Inn. He can be approached for some additional information about the Temple of Mara. After finishing the conversation, the Dragonborn can get married in the temple.

On top of Maramal's blessing, an Amulet of Mara is required as well. The Amulet of Mara can be purchased from Maramal , though it will cost 200 gold. Alternatively, it can be found pretty commonly in random loot or received as a reward at the end of the Book of Love quest from Dinya Balu, a quest-giver found at the Temple of Mara in Riften.

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