Nadina - Custom-Voiced Stand-alone Follower

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,293 endorsements) 📥 12,108 downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 1/3/2014
⚪ Last updated 2014

By Anduniel · Followers and Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/9/2014 📅 Created: 1/3/2014
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 10.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #60 of 318 Followers and Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

NADINA IS NOW PART OF ANNA NPCS.  USE ONE OR THE OTHER, NOT BOTH.

THE ANNA NPCS VERSION IS MUCH FURTHER DEVELOPED WITH MORE LINES & CHARACTERIZATION.

What users are saying!

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"This companion is really amazing right down to every detail. Love her! Please, keep making mods! They are all wonderful." ~ DiGiTaL CLeaNeR

"Best voice acting I've seen on the Nexus/Workshop. Mic is studio quality and the voice acting sounds professional. Excellent mod!" ~ Trave

"I happen to think you are the top companion creater and Voice over working in skyrim." ~ silverpanther34

"I was instantly floored the second I hired her to be my mercenary (or killy buddy as I refer to her as). The amazing AI and the voice acting really brings this character to life. I adore the remarks she makes during battle... this mod is very well done and amazingly scripted. 10/10, definitely keeping this mod for eternity." ~ firestarawesome

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Background and Personality:

Nadina is a fiercely independent warrior from Hammerfel. She is an excellent fighter and natural killer, and because of this the Impiral army has sought to use her in battle. She would always decline, until one day when she was captured by soldiers and could only regain her freedom by agreeing to do a job for them, a job uniquely suited to her skills. From that job, she was presented with a choice: to continue to act in the name of justice and righting whatever wrongs she was able, or to turn her back forever on all military and the rigid discipline that came with it. She decided on a little of both, and began life as an adventurer and a sellsword. She might work for free if she could be convinced it was a good cause, and her sword is not always easily bought. She will become loyal to the Dragonborn once she realized who (s)he is.

Feisty and wise-cracking, Nadina says what's on her mind, and she doesn't care about being diplomatic. She may come off as rough, but deep down she still has a sense of honor and justice (though she tends to hide it).

You can find Nadina's lovely armor here. It's called Linda Armor, created by Shrikebot.

Follower:

- Redguard 1-H warrior, can dual wield

- Find Nadina in the Dead Man's Drink in Falkreath.

- 259 lines custom dialogue and comments

- Levels with player, minimum 1, max 300, so she levels even at Legendary.

- Perks: base stack of Archery, One-Hand, Stealth; also Lightfoot.

- Uses vanilla bo

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Nadina is a custom-voiced, stand-alone follower for Skyrim, featuring a feisty and wisecracking mercenary personality. She is semi-quest-aware and location-aware, with the ability to ride, set a home, sandbox, and marry. The voice acting by Anna Castiglioni is highly praised.

✨ Key Features

Custom-voiced follower with highly praised voice acting by Anna Castiglioni
Stand-alone appearance, not dependent on other mods
Semi-quest-aware and location-aware dialogue
Feisty and wisecracking mercenary personality
Can ride, set home, sandbox, and is marriable

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,293 endorsements and over 12k downloads
  • Voice acting is top-notch, adds real personality to your travels
  • Fully functional follower: rides, sets home, sandboxes, and can marry

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2014, so may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
  • Semi-quest-aware means not fully integrated with all quests, so some dialogue may feel generic
  • Stand-alone appearance may clash with other visual overhauls if not patched
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a follower with genuine personality and great voice acting, not just a silent pack mule. If you enjoy snarky companions and don't mind a mod from 2014, Nadina is a solid pick. Skip if you need a follower with deep quest integration or if you're on a heavily modded setup where old mods might conflict.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since Nadina is a stand-alone follower, you can safely add her without worrying about conflicts with other follower overhauls, but check for compatibility patches if you use mods that alter follower behavior.
  • To marry Nadina, you'll need to complete the appropriate quests and have the Amulet of Mara equipped, just like with vanilla followers.
  • If you're using a mod manager, you can preview her appearance in-game before committing to a playthrough, but her voice and personality are the real draw.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Anduniel
Version
2.0
Downloads
12,108
Endorsements
1,293
Category
Followers and Companions
Created
1/3/2014
Updated
10/9/2014

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