Byzantium Serana - Volkihar Family Redone

⭐ ⭐ (265 endorsements) 📥 74,143 downloads 📌 v1.01 📅 8/22/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Myst · NPC

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/12/2022 📅 Created: 8/22/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #29 of 108 NPC mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

A while ago, while doing character creation experiments, I noticed I made something resembling a a character from a vampire movie called Byzantium. Then I got the idea of going deeper into the concept and ended up with a new Serana. I was doing lots of tweaks to her going beyond a simple cosmetic edit, so, as the leveling script that controls her, affects Valerica and Harkon too, I decided to give them edits as well.

This Mod:

  • []Makes cosmetic edits to Serana, Valerica and Harkon. Characters have been built on High Poly Head, and use my expression mod

    []Textures support BHUNP and 3BA. NOTE: Read something extra about this on 2d disclaimer.

    []Edits their combat, giving them spells and perks worthy of true Elder vampire lords, and making some tweaks to their combat style.

    []Allows Serana and Valerica to use Soul Cairn spells when the story makes sense for them to use them.

    []Gives Serana a newly created mashup hairstyle called Byzantium, made specifically for this mod, the style is also playable by RaceMenu.

    []Gives the player a way to use the same vampire lord drain spell as they use, when the player becomes one. Just approach the Volkihar blood fountain after taking Harkon's gift.

    INSTALL:

    Mostly plug and play, following the installer options. Safe to install mid game, leveling script edits were designed in a non-destructive way.

    WEIGHT: On existing saves, character weight needs to be edited for Serana and Valerica in order to avoid neck seams, depending on the chosen options.

    To do this in game, open the console, click on a character, and type SetNPCWeight VALUE, where the value is the desired one.

    IE, Serana's vanilla weight is 20, but you may want to change it to 100. Do not close the console yet.

    After that, their face will look wrong and will be using the default head mesh. You can fix this by typing Disable and enter, then you can exit the console, re-open it, and type Enable and enter. This should restore face geometry with the updated weight.

    NOTE: Some people reported crashing with the SetNPCWeight command, some people's games seem to have issues with this (possibly because of high poly head and something else that remains unknown) But apparently, the solution is to type all commands without closing the console until all commands have been entered.

    []Serana's weight is 20 in vanilla, but designer's choice is 100. The installer comes with an optional 20 version that requires no console updating.

    []Valerica's weight is 40 in vanilla, and I changed it to 60. I didn't include optional version for her though, so she al

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Byzantium Serana - Volkihar Family Redone is a cosmetic redesign for the Volkihar family in Skyrim, adding combat and AI edits. With 265 endorsements and over 74,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting a fresh look for Serana and her kin. Last updated in September 2022.

✨ Key Features

Cosmetic redesign for the Volkihar family, including Serana.
Includes combat and AI edits for the Volkihar family.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 265 endorsements and over 74k downloads.
  • Adds both visual flair and gameplay tweaks, so it's not just a face-lift.
  • Still relevant for Skyrim players, even if the last update was a while back.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2022, so it might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or mods.
  • Combat and AI edits could conflict with other mods that overhaul vampire behavior.
  • Cosmetic changes might not match the visual style of other NPC overhauls you use.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a fresh look for Serana and the Volkihar clan without overhauling the whole game. If you're into vampire roleplay or just want your favorite vampire waifu to look better, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for a full quest or story expansion—this is purely visual and combat tweaks.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to load this mod after other mods that change Serana's appearance to avoid conflicts.
  • If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to keep your load order clean.
  • Check if you have any other mods that edit the Volkihar family's AI, as they might clash with this one.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Myst
Version
1.01
Downloads
74,143
Endorsements
265
Category
NPC
Created
8/22/2022
Updated
9/12/2022

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