BloodMoon - SerketHetyt's Aela Overhaul
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #13 of 105 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
— O V E R V I E W —
Aela the Huntress is a fierce, skilled Nord warrior and a key member of the Companions. She is proud, passionate, and deeply committed to the old ways of Skyrim, and is not easily impressed but respects strength, bravery, and loyalty.She reveres Hircine, the Daedric Prince of the Hunt, and embraces her lycanthropy as a sacred gift rather than a curse. Unlike some Companions who consider curing lycanthropy to reclaim their humanity, Aela fully embraces her beast form as her true self. Her strength, mystique, and no-nonsense demeanor make her one of the fan favorites when it comes to followers and spouses.
— A E S T H E T I C N O T E S —
My interpretation of Aela is entirely focused on her Nord roots and lycanthropy, someone who embraces the inner beast and is unashamed of her ferocity and determination. Beyond the many eye color and warpaint options you can choose from, I wanted her to have her signature warpaint, and I also added yellow eyes to match her werewolf blood. I wanted her to have a strong face, as I like to do with my Nord women, rather than making her look generically pretty, too young, or overly beautified.
— T E C H N I C A L N O T E S & R E Q U I R E M E N T S —
ESL-flagged plugin.
Body compatibility: She has a standalone body and highly customized textures.
Previous replacer mods: I recommend using Save Unbaker to avoid neck seams and other issues if she was previously modified in your save.
Armor: There is a version with custom armor and also Vanilla armor. In future update I will add the custom armor as an Skypatcher optional file for better compatibility.
Requirements: The main file requires B. E. E. S if you are playing on an older version of Skyrim.
RSV / OBody: I do not use RSV or OBody myself, so I won't provide support for either. In future update I will add the RSVIgnore keyword.
Support: I won't provide support for issues caused by your specific load order. The mod is standalone and has been tested by at least three people. Please check your other mods and their re
A realistic lore-friendly overhaul for Aela The Huntress, featuring standalone High Poly Head, multiple eye color and warpaint options, and ESL flagged. Designed for storytelling, shared with the community. Popular with 1,816 endorsements and nearly a million downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (1,816 endorsements, 940k downloads)
- Standalone means no conflicts with other Aela mods
- ESL flagged saves load order slots
⚠️ Cons
- Requires High Poly Head mod (not included)
- No explicit install instructions provided
- Last updated June 2025 – may need checking for latest Skyrim version
For Skyrim players who want a lore-friendly, realistic Aela without overhauling the whole game. Great for storytellers and roleplayers who want a more grounded companion. Skip if you prefer fantasy-style overhauls or don't want to deal with High Poly Head dependency.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure High Poly Head is installed first, then load this mod after it in your load order.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily toggle eye color and warpaint options.
- If you use other Aela mods, this standalone version won't conflict, but check for body mesh compatibility.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- SerketHetyt
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 940,126
- Endorsements
- 1,816
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 9/1/2023
- Updated
- 6/7/2025
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