Better looking Lydia_Spellsword_CBBE-Edition SE
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #255 of 296 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
L Y D I A
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LANGUAGE:
EnglishNEWEST VERSION: 1. 01
One version to just change her look, is avalable aswell!
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1. DESCRIPTION
Hail Dragonborn,
thanks for finding my mod, so i can present you my version of Housecarl Lydia.
She is an eyecandy natural beauty with the same stats like the original Lydia,
besides some minor alterations which i found interesting to have. But first off all
i wanted to change her look. Another aim was to stay as lorefriendly as this mod
can be, which means that she won 't be overpowerd and should fit into the world
of Skyrim. This again means, that she can 't look like any anime-style-charakter
which would hurt my and maybe your eyes too.
This is my first follower-mod and I changed Lydias appearence to a more
apealing one (...to me), so that marriaging her makes more sence ;-)
Her fighting-style is changed to 2-handed and i gave her the ability to cast spells.
Just thought it would be nice to have her fight differnt!
She comes with an orcish armor set, an orcish bow, an enchanted circlet
(heavy-armor-circlet, so u can sell the helmet if u wish)
and a twohanded drauger greatsword.
There are two downloadable versions. Choose one
and uninstall the other if you have it installed.
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2. NO DLC NEEDED/ ES WIRD KEIN DLC BENÖTIGT
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3. YOU NEED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING MODS / BENÖTIGTE MODS
Caliente's Beautiful Bodies Enhancer -CBBE-
SG Female Textures Renewal
_________________________________________________________________________4. ADDITIONAL MODS i AM USING AND ARE USED FOR SCREENSHOTS /
Better looking Lydia_Spellsword_CBBE-Edition SE is a follower overhaul for Skyrim Special Edition that gives Housecarl Lydia a more appealing, lore-friendly appearance while changing her combat style to two-handed with spellcasting abilities. It includes an orcish armor set, bow, enchanted circlet, and draugr greatsword, and requires CBBE. With 602 endorsements and 13,910 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting a prettier, more versatile Lydia without overpowering her.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 602 endorsements and over 13k downloads
- Keeps Lydia lore-friendly while making her more attractive and versatile in combat
- Includes a full gear set so she's ready to fight right out of the gate
⚠️ Cons
- Requires CBBE, so if you don't use body mods you'll need to install that first
- Last updated in 2016, so it may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim SE patches or mods
- Changes Lydia's combat style, which might not fit every player's vision for her
For Skyrim players who want a more attractive Lydia without breaking immersion, and who enjoy having a follower that can tank with two-handed weapons and cast spells. If you prefer to keep Lydia's original combat style or don't use CBBE, this mod isn't for you.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have CBBE installed before adding this mod, or Lydia may appear with missing textures.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Since this mod was last updated in 2016, check if your Skyrim SE version is compatible; if not, look for a patch or use the version that only changes her look.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Destero
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 13,910
- Endorsements
- 602
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 10/27/2016
- Updated
- 11/5/2016
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