

Unlike some of the other companions in Skyrim, the Spectral Assassin's weapons and armor cannot be exchanged, so he cannot be equipped with stronger gear. Lucien even compares the Dragonborn to the player-character of Oblivion, remarking during the "Hail Sithis!" quest that the Dragonborn reminds him of a protégé he knew very long ago who was also a Listener for the Dark Brotherhood.

If summoned during the Dark Brotherhood quest "To Kill An Empire," he mentions a fondness for using poisoned apples, an assassination tactic he favored in the previous game. For example, he will occasionally make reference to Mathieu Bellamont, the man who betrayed the Dark Brotherhood during Oblivion and orchestrated Lucien's death. When summoned as an ally in Skyrim, Lucien has a number of unique pieces of dialogue regarding his life during Oblivion. Skyrim's Spectral Assassin Follower Reveals Oblivion Lore Through Dialogue Unlike other followers, Lucien is a ghost and can be re-summoned at a later date should he be defeated. Moreover, because the game recognizes him as a summon and not as a follower, players can journey with both Lucien and another NPC at the same time.

While conjured familiars and atronachs generally provide assistance for a limited time, the Spectral Assassin will remain as a companion until he is defeated, or if the Dragonborn performs a different summon. Once per in-game day, the ability can be used to summon the Spectral Assassin Lucien to fight alongside the Dragonborn. The Summon Spectral Assassin ability can be earned as a reward for joining Skyrim's Dark Brotherhood following successful completion of the "Bound Until Death" quest. Related: How Elder Scrolls 6 Can Fix Skyrim's Companion Problem It is from there that Lucien can be summoned to aid the Dragonborn and the modern Dark Brotherhood of Skyrim. After being framed as a traitor and subsequently killed, his spirit was preserved in the Void, the realm of the Dark Brotherhood's patron, Sithis. Prior to the events of Skyrim, the Spectral Assassin was a man named Lucien Lachance. Formerly one of the Speakers of the Dark Brotherhood, he was the one to recruit the player-character of Oblivion into the organization. Here's why a ghost character is actually one of the best companions in Skyrim. More than just a cameo appearance from a beloved character, the Spectral Assassin is one of Skyrim's more useful followers due to his unique way of assisting the Dragonborn. One of The Skyrim's potential followers was originally an NPC from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
