How many warriors does Beowulf bring with him to Denmark?

Beowulf brings fourteen warriors with him to Denmark.

The poem introduces Beowulf as a renowned Geatish warrior who hears about Grendel's attacks on King Hrothgar's hall, Heorot. He sails across the sea with fourteen carefully chosen companions, forming the small war band that accompanies him into Danish territory. Their mission is both heroic and socially significant: Beowulf intends to repay Hrothgar for helping his father, Ecgtheow, during an earlier feud.

The number fourteen refers to Beowulf's companions, not to the total number of Geats in the expedition if Beowulf himself is included. That distinction explains why some summaries describe the traveling group as fifteen men altogether. The poem's wording, however, identifies fourteen brave warriors accompanying Beowulf.

After arriving, the group is welcomed into Heorot and spends the night there. Grendel attacks, killing one of the Geats before Beowulf grapples with him. Beowulf's decision to bring a compact retinue reflects the heroic warrior-band culture central to the poem.