Winterhold Shelter
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #26 of 280 Followers and Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Adds new NPCs and locations below.
Winterhold Shelter
The entrance is under the Wintehold bridge.
Kitchen and dining space. A small bath which has auto undress/re-dress function.
Optionally, the actors in the shelter can be disabled in the MCM so it can be used as a vacant house.
Ayana (Follower)
A cook in the shelter.
She is a friend of Imo.
She has a voice power that restores nearby friendly characters' Health, Stamina and Magica.
Attack Damage, Incoming Damage and Heal Voice Power can be adjusted in the MCM.
Characters' looks may vary depending on the skin texture.
< Unique Features >
Indicates her disposition towards the player, which affects her behavior in "The Bonds of Matrimony" quest.
The current disposition can be checked in the MCM, or by activating her while pressing Sprint key.
This value randomly increases or decreases by spending time with her (details below).
Randomly increases when;
Talked to the character. The increments vary depending on the player's Speech skill.
Finished a combat near the character.
Used the Dragonborn's Blessing feature.
Randomly decreases when;
The player was not near the character when they are in danger.
Escaped from a combat, leaving the character behind.
Started combat against the character.
Automatically fixes the HDT hair stretching bug.
This can also be fixed manually by activating the character while pressing Jump key, or using a hotkey assigned via MCM.
< Generic HDT Fix for followers is also available here >
Dragonborn's voice cheers her up immediately even if her health is exhausted. In short, you can heal her just by activating when she is in the bleed out state.
In combat, she prefers to use lightning spells and bound weapons so she may not use weapons you gave.
Instead, her bound weapons and spells can be more powerful according to the player level.
This effect starts at level 20, and maxed at level 100.
Her ward spell reflects spell projectiles.
Kharin (Merchant)
Sells some ingredients when in the shelter.
She likes to walk in the morning.
Practice Room
A room for combat practice.
The practice mannequins and dummies are not static objects so they can be used to actually increase combat skills.
"Start Combat" and "Finish Combat" Statue
Winterhold Shelter is a follower mod for Skyrim that also includes a small player house and a dungeon. It has 1,947 endorsements and was last updated in 2018, indicating it is a well-received but older mod. Suitable for players seeking a new companion with additional content.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid endorsement count (1,947) shows it's a community favorite
- Bundles a house and dungeon, so you get more than just a follower
- Still relevant for classic Skyrim players who want extra content
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim Special Edition patches
- The house and dungeon are described as 'small,' so don't expect a massive expansion
For Skyrim players who want a new follower without installing a huge overhaul. If you're looking for a simple addition that includes a place to live and a quick dungeon, this fits. Skip if you need up-to-date mods or extensive documentation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, check if you're playing the original Skyrim or Special Edition, as they may require different versions
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep track of your load order and avoid conflicts
- If you're on Special Edition, you might need to convert the mod or find a compatible version
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- HHaleyy
- Version
- 1.6.1
- Downloads
- 46,880
- Endorsements
- 1,947
- Category
- Followers and Companions
- Created
- 10/1/2017
- Updated
- 6/23/2018
🔗 Required By 1 Mod
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
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