NPC subtle tweaks

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,806 endorsements) 📥 60,541 downloads 📌 v0.1 📅 7/25/2015
⚪ Last updated 2015

By RealArideya · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 9/17/2015 📅 Created: 7/25/2015

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #11 of 451 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

DISCLAIMER: This mod is a modder's resource now. You are free to use it's assets for your own modding shenanigans, the only thing I ask - please mention that you used my assets and provide the links to my mods.

IMPORTANT: de-shined textures do not seem to work with Trespasser. I've uploaded bundles with the shine, it should not cause your game to freeze while entering DLC.

Description: This mod slightly tweaks faces of companions and advisors. The tweaks are minor, because I think they are all perfect. I've included comparison screenshots, otherwise the changes aren't even visible. I haven't touched their skin colors, removed scars or smoothed their normal maps.

Texture changes (edits to diffuse and other maps, no spec map edits): Cass: - Face edit: reduced shine, less eyeshadow, less pink lips, slightly more pronounced scar

Cullen: - Re-tex: reduced shine, darker and thicker stubble, a bit more pronounced scar, eyebrows darker - High-res re-tex: same as above but the texture is 2x the original - Re-tex with minor cuts: Same as above two but with minor cuts (see screens) - 2 options - normal and high-res WARNING: both high-res re-texes do not work with any transition scenes! Such as at the end of the prologue, where you enter the Temple of Sacred Ashes and meet Cullen if you've chosen the "charge" path, and the transition to Skyhold scene - you will most likely get the white screen of death

Leliana: - Face edit: de-shines, removes yellow makeup - Leliana aged option: edit to Leli's normal map to have Morrigan's wrinkles so she doesn't look so young (as far as I recall she's 40+) - Leliana SA edit: re-tex, has the following changes - mole above lips, slightly darker/blacker make-up, redder eyebrows

De-shine series (just edits to spec maps that reduce oily skin effect): - Cassandra - Josephine - Varric - Blackwall - Dorian - Leliana - Egg - Bull - Vivi - Cole (There's already a mod for Sera - http://daitools.freeforums.org/post4409.html#p4409)

Compatibility between files: - Leliana aged is compatible with everything: Leli face edit, Leli SA edit, All-in-one file, any other de-shine files including Leli de-shine - Leli SA edit is incompatible with Leli face edit - they modify the same texture, so use only one. Compatible with everything else, other de-shine files and all-in-one - Bull body de-shine is compatible with everything, including the All-in-one files (I have not included it in all-in-one) - Cass face edit is compatible with every other file, including the de-shine ones, except the All

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

NPC subtle tweaks is a small cosmetic mod for Skyrim that makes slight adjustments to the appearances of the Companions and Advisors. With 1,806 endorsements and over 60,000 downloads, it has a dedicated following despite its minimal scope. Last updated in 2015, it remains a popular choice for players seeking subtle visual improvements.

✨ Key Features

Applies subtle appearance tweaks to the Companions and Advisors
Cosmetic-only changes, no gameplay alterations
Lightweight mod with minimal file size
Compatible with most other mods due to its simple nature

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,806 endorsements and 60,541 downloads
  • Subtle tweaks preserve the original look while improving details
  • Easy to install and remove without affecting save games

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2015, may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition
  • Limited scope—only affects Companions and Advisors, not other NPCs
  • No detailed description of exactly what changes are made, so you might not notice a difference
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a touch of visual polish on key NPCs without overhauling the game's look. If you're a lore purist who dislikes drastic changes, this mod is perfect. Skip if you're looking for major overhauls or updated compatibility.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily enable/disable this mod and avoid conflicts.
  • Since the mod is from 2015, check if you're playing the original Skyrim or Special Edition—this mod is likely for the original version.
  • If you don't see changes, make sure the mod is loaded after other appearance mods in your load order.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dragon Age Mods
Author
RealArideya
Version
0.1
Downloads
60,541
Endorsements
1,806
Category
Models and Textures
Created
7/25/2015
Updated
9/17/2015

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