Immersive Facial Animations REMADE - IFAR
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #14 of 68 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Immersive Facial Animations REMADE - IFARNow with FOMM Installer thanks to "ZeroByDivide"
W
hat does it do?
This mod changes quite a few things. While wandering the wasteland, I always wonder why every NPC looks so plain and shallow all the time, there are no realistic facial animations to situations that happen in game, and even when there is, its not enough to make the player feel anything towards the character in a lot of places, this mod aims to change that.
There are three different versions of this mod available that do the same job, but on different levels which I will get into below.
IFA - Serious Version
This is the most serious version of the mod and is recommended for most players who want an immersive experience in game.
IFA - Super Cereal Version
I'm super cereal right now, like really super cereal. This super cereal version is in the middle of the serious version and the Excelsior version, so if you think the serious version is too serious or the Excelsior version is too over the top, choose this file.I'm super cereal!
IFA - Excelsior Version
This is the original silly, over the top, laugh out loud version. You know what to expect from this version considering your here, so be warned, it is not for the faint of heart. There is now no mouth clipping either, so go wild!
IFA - Excelsior - Legacy Version
This is the original, silly over the top mod before the REMADE version came out (the one most of the videos are based off). It is just like the Excelsior version, but DOES contain clipping of the mouth and other weird quirks. This version is shown in all the old videos below. (This version is now also in the installer!).
How to Install?Use the mod manager of your choice (I would recommend Mod Organizer 2) and download the installer and choose what you want.
Mod incompatibilities:
Any mod that modifies the default .tri files that this mod uses.
Load Order:
Loose files, so no load order.
FAQ
Can I modify your mod / fix it / make my own version?
Immersive Facial Animations REMADE (IFAR) enhances facial animations for the player and all NPCs in Skyrim. It uses no scripts, avoiding save bloat and FPS drops. With over 5,800 endorsements and 307k downloads, it's a popular, lightweight animation overhaul from 2016.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 5,827 endorsements and over 300k downloads.
- Script-free design means no save bloat or FPS hits.
- Simple install—just drop the files in and go.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016—may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other mods.
- No detailed documentation on what exactly changes, so you're flying blind.
- No patches for popular mods like USSEP or animation overhauls, so expect conflicts.
For Skyrim players who want more expressive NPC faces without performance costs. If you're tired of wooden expressions and want a lightweight, script-free fix, this is for you. Skip if you need modern compatibility or detailed customization.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's script-free, you can safely remove it anytime without breaking saves.
- Load it after other animation mods to ensure it takes priority.
- Check the mod page for any compatibility notes before pairing with other facial mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- AronaxAE and FancyPants
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 307,133
- Endorsements
- 5,827
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 11/23/2015
- Updated
- 6/19/2016
🔧 How to Install Fallout 4 Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Fallout 4 →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Fallout 4 commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more Fallout 4 mods await