ASTRID REBORN Back from the Void
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 6.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #82 of 254 Followers and Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Dark Brotherhood Quest Spoiler Alert
Are you like me? Did you hesitate when having to kill Astrid as part of the Dark Brotherhood questline even though she betrayed you? Did you realize you were going to miss her? Or maybe you killed her and want her back to torture her some more? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this mod is for you.
Sithis has heard our pleas and allowed us to enter the Void and get Astrid back. She is now a full fledged follower who still uses her unique voice!
I searched around for a while and was surprised to find there was no mod that had already done this. If there is then I apologize. The only one I found was a mod that adds an Astrid npc after the questline is completed but she doesn't even have Astrid's voice, she has Lydia's. So I decided to make this mod. I've spent hours and hours sifting through Astrid's voice files to find ones that worked. She has about 50 lines so far.
This version is for Legendary Edition. The Special Edition version can be found here.
To find Astrid you must first loot her body after killing her in the DB questline. Then follow the clues and enjoy the short quest.
Alternatively you can cheat and just use the console command "coc Void1". Be prepared to fight.
If you're a lazy boi you can just use the version titled "Astrid Reborn 2. 0 For the Lazy Adventurer". The spells and note will be added to your inventory once you load up the mod.
Whichever method you choose, make absolutely sure you read the note called "Acceptance". This activates Astrid's dialogue.
None! You don't even need to start or finish the Dark Brotherhood questline, just use the console commands or use the Lazy version if you want.
Astrid is now compatible with all replacer mods! Gray face bug should also be fixed as a result.
Completely overhauled the dialogue.
Added a custom framework so she no longer uses the vanilla framework.
This means Astrid should work perfectly with all other mods now!
This also should fix the dialogue bug once and for all
Added burned Astrid
Added ghost Astrid
Both new versions have spell tomes too
Removed the trapdoor in Shadowmere's pond and instead added a small unmarked quest.
Changed out Astrid's dagger for a leveled one
Added new dialogue lines. There's about 50 in this version.
Hopefully fixed the gray face bug for good
Added Summon Spell
Fixed Grayface bug
Fixed Dialogue bug
Removed hood
Swapped out Blade of Woe for Steel dagger
Cleaned the file with TES5Edit
When you read the note titled "Acceptance" all three Astrids will then show up and already be your followers. This was happening before the note was ad
ASTRID REBORN Back from the Void is a fully voiced follower mod for Skyrim that lets you bring Astrid on your travels, featuring three variants: normal, burned, and ghost Astrid. With 1,198 endorsements and 18,907 downloads, it's a popular choice for fans of the Dark Brotherhood questline.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,198 endorsements and nearly 19k downloads.
- Three distinct Astrid variants give you options for different playthroughs.
- Fully voiced means she won't feel like a silent cardboard cutout.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019 — may have compatibility issues with the latest Skyrim versions.
- Only three variants, so if you wanted more customization, this isn't it.
For Skyrim players who love the Dark Brotherhood and want Astrid as a companion without modding her into a generic follower. If you're into roleplaying as a listener or just want a familiar face on your adventures, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for a follower with deep quest integration or romance options.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after any mods that alter Astrid's appearance or the Dark Brotherhood questline to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to keep your load order clean.
- Check the mod's posts section for any user-reported issues with your specific Skyrim version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Mooncubus
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 18,907
- Endorsements
- 1,198
- Category
- Followers and Companions
- Created
- 5/13/2014
- Updated
- 10/21/2019
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