iLoveLydia - Athletic CBBE texture with some gloss
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #159 of 299 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Collection of maps & models I re-did for my favorite housecarl Lydia. It features a modified muscular / toned / athletic normap map, a slightly glossy specular map for both face and body. Installation ======================================= Install through NNM or unpack the contents to the \\Data\\ folder Notes ======================================= - Overwrites the female body, head and hand/feet textures + Lydia face tint - Overwrites Lydias head mesh (Apachii hair used) - Turns Lydia into marriage candidate, who sleeps naked and has wedding dress as basic outfit. Higher pitched voice Also: Edit the wedding dress by placing the mesh of choice in the location: \'meshes\\clothes\\weddingdress\\\' hatf_0.nif / hatf_1.nif - Nice for a circlet outfitf_0.nif / outfitf_1.nif - whatever dress you like sandalsf_0.nif / sandalsf_1.nif - skyheels or a different boot/shoe etc Conflicts ======================================= This mod will conflict with every other mod that changes the female body, head, hand & feet textures. Also Lydia related mods will probably conflict (iLoveLydia.esp version only). File contents / Uninstallation ======================================= Full version (incl Lydia mod): Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalebody_1.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalebody_1_msn.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalebody_1_sk.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalebody_1_s.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalehands_1.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalehands_1_msn.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalehands_1_s.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalehead_1.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalehead_1_msn.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalehead_1_s.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\Lydia.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\Lydia_msn.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\Lydia_s.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\Lydia_sk.dds Skyrim\\Data\\Textures\\actors\\character\\FaceGenData\\FaceTint\\Skyrim.esm\\000A2C8E.dds Skyrim\\Data\\meshes\\actors\\character\\facegendata\\facegeom\\skyrim.esm\\000a2c8e.nif Textures only version Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalebody_1.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalebody_1_msn.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalebody_1_sk.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalebody_1_s.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalehands_1.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalehands_1_msn.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalehands_1_s.dds Skyrim\\Data\\textures\\actors\\character\\female\\femalehead_1.dd
A cosmetic texture and model overhaul for Skyrim's housecarl Lydia, featuring a muscular/toned normal map and glossy specular maps for face and body. With 963 endorsements and 33,956 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting a more athletic look for Lydia.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 963 endorsements and over 33k downloads
- Gives Lydia a unique athletic look that stands out from vanilla
- Simple cosmetic change that doesn't affect gameplay
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012, so may not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods
- Only affects Lydia, so if you don't use her as a follower, it's useless
- Requires CBBE body mod, which isn't mentioned in the description but is implied by the title
For Skyrim players who use Lydia as a follower and want her to look more toned and athletic. Also for modders who appreciate detailed texture work. Skip if you don't care about follower appearances or prefer a more vanilla look.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have CBBE installed, as this texture is designed for that body type.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily install and uninstall the mod.
- If you're playing Skyrim Special Edition, you may need to convert the textures to work with the new engine.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Xs2reality
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 33,956
- Endorsements
- 963
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 3/19/2012
- Updated
- 3/21/2012
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