Secrets of the Serpent - Playable Yuan-ti Purebloods
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #46 of 77 Races mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
EDIT 19-Apr-2026: If you're looking for more snake-like features, you may enjoy my new, alternative take on yuan-ti instead!
SECRETS OF THE SERPENT: PLAYABLE YUAN-TI PUREBLOODS
I'd love to see your characters, by the way, so please share your screenshots!
MAIN MOD FEATURES:
Character Creation:
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[]Reptilian eyes (base game, no external mods required)[/]
[]Face and body scales (colours controlled by horns, also includes additional shades of green options)[/]
[]All four base game body types available[/]
Gameplay:
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[]You know the poison spray cantrip.[/]
[]Magic Resistance – You have advantage on Saving Throws against spells and other magical effects.[/]
[]Poison Resilience – You have Advantage on Saving Throws you make to avoid or end the poisoned condition on yourself. You also have Resistance to Poison damage.[/]
[]Superior Darkvision – Can see in the dark up to 24m.[/]
OPTIONAL FILES:
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[]Kylin's Heads Patch – Compatibility patch for Kylin's Heads[/]
[]Silver's Hairs Patch – Compatibility patch for Silver's Hair Packs 1 and 2[/]
RECOMMENDED OTHER MODS:
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[]Tepkunset's Hair Collection (Base compatible)[/]
[]Silver's Hair Pack (Patch under optional files here required)[/]
[]Silver's Hair Pack 2 (Patch under optional files here required)[/]
[]Kylin's Heads (Patch under optional files here required)[/]
FAQ:
"Is this mod compatible with Unique Tav?"
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[]No.
“How will NPCs react to my character?”
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[]Your character will be treated as a rare sight, and not Baldurian.[/]
“Can you change something for me?”
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[]Unless it's a bug, the answer is no. I'm happy with this mod the way it is.[/]
CREDITS & THANKS:
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[]This mod's original credit/idea goes to neonbutchery, I just adopted it with permission.[/]
[]Special thanks to the folks in the Down by the River Discord Server’s modding group for helping me out with advice, and abundance of resources![/]
PS: If you're looking for some character inspiration, feel free to check out my homebrew lore for yuan-ti!
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[]This mod's original credit/idea goes to neonbutchery, I just adopted it with permission.[/]
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[]Unless it's a bug, the answer is no. I'm happy with this mod the way it is.[/]
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[]Your character will be treated as a rare sight, and not Baldurian.[/]
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[]No.
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[]Tepkunset's Hair Collection (Base compatible)[/]
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[]Kylin's Heads Patch – Compatibility patch for Kylin's Heads[/]
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[]You know the poison spray cantrip.[/]
Secrets of the Serpent adds yuan-ti purebloods as a playable race, letting you slither through Skyrim with serpentine charm. With 300 endorsements and 65k downloads, it's a niche but popular choice for fans of exotic races. Simple and to the point.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid endorsement-to-download ratio (300 endorsements, 65k downloads) shows real community trust.
- Fills a niche for serpent-themed characters that vanilla Skyrim lacks.
- Lightweight mod—just adds a race, no heavy scripts or overhauls.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed feature list—you get exactly what's said: a playable race, nothing more.
- Last updated in January 2025, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other race mods.
For roleplayers who want to play a sneaky, charismatic serpent-person in Skyrim. Also for collectors of race mods who enjoy exotic options. Skip if you're looking for deep racial abilities or visual overhauls—this is a basic race addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your mod manager handles race mods cleanly—some require a new game to avoid conflicts.
- Pair with a body mod or texture replacer to make your yuan-ti look more distinct.
- If you're using other race mods, load order matters—put this one after to ensure it's not overwritten.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- tepkunset and neonbutchery
- Version
- 2
- Downloads
- 65,733
- Endorsements
- 300
- Category
- Races
- Created
- 3/14/2024
- Updated
- 1/22/2025
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