Nil - Character Replacer for Aloy
⚪ Last updated 2022Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #111 of 120 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Introduction
This mod replaces Aloy with Nil for all Outfits and complete with facial animations during cutscenes and dialogues. I used AkiniKites's Aloy's Adjustments Tool.
Was going through a New Game+ run but thought why not do some visual changes? Found some replacers for Aloy but didn't find one for Nil (which is one of my favorites), so I decided to make one.
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Installation
Place Patch_AloysAdjustments_NIL.bin in:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Horizon Zero Dawn\Packed_DX12
or simply inside the "Packed_DX12" folder. This will take effect the moment you start the game.
Uninstallation
Delete Patch_AloysAdjustments_NIL.bin in:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Horizon Zero Dawn\Packed_DX12
Thanks to AkiniKites's Aloy's Adjustments Tool.
Found here: https://github.com/AkiniKites/AloysAdjustments/releases/tag/1. 8. 1
Known Issues (quoted from AkiniKites)
The game will crash when waking up during a later story mission, if playing as another character.
Without spoilers. Before going to bed in an apartment that seems like a point of no return, switch to playing as Aloy.
This can be done by disabling the mod or just keeping one armor as the default model.
Minor Issues
- Still uses Aloy's voice so it might be off-putting for some
This mod replaces Aloy's appearance with Nil across all outfits, including facial animations in cutscenes and dialogues. A niche cosmetic mod for Horizon Zero Dawn players who want to play as Nil, with 14 endorsements and last updated in November 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Does exactly what it says: swaps Aloy for Nil in every outfit, so you get full visual consistency
- Facial animations in cutscenes are a nice touch—many character replacers skip that
- Small but dedicated following (14 endorsements) suggests it works for those who tried it
⚠️ Cons
- Only 14 endorsements and 343 downloads—this is a niche mod with limited community testing
- Last updated in November 2022—may not be compatible with the latest game patches or DLC
- No screenshots or installation details provided, so you're flying blind on setup and results
For Horizon Zero Dawn players who love Nil and want to see him as the protagonist. If you're tired of Aloy's face and want a fresh perspective on the story, this is for you. Skip if you want gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original game files before installing any character replacer, just in case
- Check the mod's file structure—if it uses a .bin or .pak format, you may need to place it in the correct game directory (e.g., 'Packed_DX12')
- Since the mod is from 2022, test it on a save before committing—if you see glitches, consider reverting
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Horizonzerodawn Mods
- Author
- JerickD
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 343
- Endorsements
- 14
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 11/5/2022
- Updated
- 11/5/2022
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