The College of Winterhold - NPC Improvement
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #39 of 60 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Now you have TWO versions of this mod. A few months ago I made a new version of College's NPC. Do not forget to install only ONE version. If you had already installed v1 (the old one) and you want to check v2, remove ALL OLD FILES including esp, because v2 uses new esp.
It's just a cosmetic improvement of all NPC from the Winterhold's College. I tried to fix those terrible faces that were in vanilla game.
Also, Brelyna, Onmund and J'zargo are immortal now, you can be sure that they will not die somewhere.
The list of changed NPC:
~Ancano
~Drevis Neloren
~Colette Marence
~Mirabelle Ervine
~Savos Aren
~Sergius Turriaius
~Tolfdir
~Faralda
~Phinis Gestor
~Arniel Gane
~Nirya
~Urag gro-Shub
~Enthir
~Brelyna
~Onmund
~J'zargo
I like to do all with my own hands, so I don't like NMM installations. You should install this mod manually.
Just open TCoW Improvement folder and put meshes, textures and esp file into your DATA. That's all :)
And I want to give an answer on the most asked question.
Q: Brelyna/Onmund/J'zargo/and someone else are NAKED. What should I do? Can you fix it?
A: It's just a simple game bug. If you have met those guys in your current game, they can be naked, because I removed their hoods in CT. If you'll start a new game, this NPCs will be in clothes. You can try to dress naked NPC through the console.
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Thanks to:
nuska for Ethereal Elven Overhaul
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Zonzai for Real Girls textures
jesusoden and exiu for amazing screenshots ♥♥♥
A cosmetic overhaul for the College of Winterhold NPCs in Skyrim, improving their appearance. With over 5,300 endorsements and 146k downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking visual upgrades. Last updated in 2016, so compatibility with newer Skyrim versions may be a concern.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with over 5,300 endorsements and 146k downloads
- Pure cosmetic – safe for load orders focused on visuals
- Simple concept: makes College mages look better without touching gameplay
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 – may be outdated for current Skyrim versions (SE/AE)
- Only affects College NPCs – if you want broader NPC overhauls, look elsewhere
For Skyrim players who want the College of Winterhold's mages to look more polished without overhauling the whole game. If you're into visual consistency and don't mind an older mod, this is a solid pick. Skip if you want gameplay changes or need compatibility with the latest Skyrim updates.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition, check if this mod has a compatible version – the original was made for Oldrim.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod easily, and place it in your load order after other NPC overhauls to avoid conflicts.
- Since it's cosmetic, you can safely remove it mid-playthrough, but it's best to install before starting a new game to see the changes consistently.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- FafnyB - formerly redtox
- Version
- final
- Downloads
- 146,837
- Endorsements
- 5,338
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 6/30/2015
- Updated
- 10/17/2016
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