Pandorable's Frea

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,056 endorsements) 📥 25,143 downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 12/25/2019
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Pandorable · Followers and Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/21/2024 📅 Created: 12/25/2019
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #66 of 289 Followers and Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

ABOUT

This mod comes in two flavors; a Frea replacer and a standalone follower. Frea uses the skin and body you have installed while Frida comes with a standard UNP body and have the weight of 50, which is Frea's default weight. For Frea I have only edited the appearance, nothing else is touched.

The follower version, Frida, is a nord archer who can be found in the Windpeak Inn in Dawnstar. She uses the eventoned voice and is essential and marriable. Frida is a tribute to my best friend who lost her dog this year and now had to celebrate her first christmas without him. In combat, Frida will summon a spectral wolf to aid her.

ABOUT THE NEW UPDATE: I have only updated Frea and not Frida. I might get to that at some point, but it's a very low priority for me because the changes I made are minor. Frida works perfectly fine as she is, the edits to her would be small visual changes only.

SPECIAL EDITION

COMPATIBILITY

The Frea replacer is technically incompatible with all other mods that changes Frea's appearance, but as long as you load your NPC replacers properly it's no problem.

INSTALLATION & REQUIREMENTS

Install using a mod manager of your choice, but I don't recommend installing this manually unless you know what you're doing. Frea does of course require the Dragonborn DLC, but Frida has no requirements.

FAQ

Q: Can you add/change/remove something?

A: Not unless there is an actual problem with my mod. This is my vision and I'm happy with it. I will absolutely not make any special versions for strangers on the internet. Please keep in mind that I do this for free and I have other things to do with my time than cater to other people's specific tastes. That being said, I will most likely add some more options in the future.

Q: Help, she doesn't look right!

A: Rearrange your load order, put this mod near the bottom, or reinstall. Take a look at your load order to see if any of your other mods might be incompatible with this one. Feel free to ask for help in the comments, but please save us both some time and do some troubleshooting on your own first!

Q: Can I use both Frea and Frida together?

CREDITS

RaceMenu by expired

KS Hairdos Renewal by kalilies, stealthic khaos & shocky

Female Makeup Suite by domainwolf

Eyes of Beauty by lograam

Enhanced Female Head Mesh by domainwolf

Battle Hardened Warpaints by diethardt

Lamenthia's Marks of Beauty by lamenthia

Koralina's Makeup Tweaks by koralina

Even More Makeup by koralina

UNP by dimon99

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A compact cosmetic mod that gives Frea a visual overhaul, offering both a replacer and standalone follower version. With 1,056 endorsements and 25,143 downloads, it's a popular choice for Skyrim players who want a refreshed look for this follower without changing gameplay.

✨ Key Features

Includes a replacer version that changes Frea's appearance in the base game.
Includes a standalone follower version, allowing you to recruit a new, separate Frea.
Small holiday gift mod, focused purely on visual enhancement.
High community approval with 1,056 endorsements and 25,143 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with over 1,000 endorsements and 25k downloads, so you know it's solid.
  • Gives you two options: replace the original Frea or add a standalone follower, so you can pick your playstyle.
  • Lightweight and focused—just a visual tweak, no bloat or extra scripts to worry about.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects Frea, so if you want overhauls for other followers, you'll need to grab more mods.
  • Since it's a cosmetic replacer, it might conflict with other mods that alter Frea's appearance or AI.
  • Last updated in early 2024, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other mods that have changed since.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a fresh look for Frea without overhauling the whole game. If you're a completionist who likes having a standalone follower option, this is a nice pick. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install—it'll handle the file placement automatically.
  • If you're on Special Edition, make sure you grab the correct version for your game (the description doesn't specify, but most mods are SE-compatible now).
  • For the standalone version, you'll need to find Frea in-game to recruit her—check the mod's description or comments for her location if it's not obvious.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Pandorable
Version
2.0
Downloads
25,143
Endorsements
1,056
Category
Followers and Companions
Created
12/25/2019
Updated
2/21/2024

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