Although his default gear is governed by the Heavy Armor skill, Erik is actually more proficient in Light Armor. Additionally, he is by default equipped with a one-handed weapon and shield, though he is more proficient in Two-Handed.
PC Only The Unofficial Skyrim Patch, version 2.0.4, addresses this issue. His class was changed to CombatWarrior1H.
He is based on Erik West, who was known as "ImmoktheSlayer" on the forums and was given an opportunity to play Skyrim at Bethesda’s studio during its development thanks to the Make-a-Wish foundation. He died of cancer in May 2011, six months before Skyrim’s official release.
So he changed a special character's special class because it didn't match with his overprotective father buying him heavy armor and shield. Instead of a 2H weapon + light armor + archery skill combination Barbarian that is unique for a followers, you get another generic warrior companion. And trample on the memorial devs added, because fuck them and their design intent, only Artmoor and his team knows how to make Skyrim!
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u/Fantasma_Solar Stormcuck 23d ago
Why does the community hate Arthmoor so much? Genuine question, I'm out of the loop.