ColdSun's Pantheon - NPCs Pack 2 - Recasted

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,959 endorsements) 📥 72,471 downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 10/27/2022
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By ColdSun · NPC

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/23/2026 📅 Created: 10/27/2022
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #36 of 108 NPC mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

PANTHEON NPCS

PACK 2 RECASTED

Ten vanilla NPCs, recast and refined.

Part of the Pantheon NPC series. Mix and match freely.
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Overview

The next generation of my NPC replacers, with new designs and touch-ups across the board.

Pantheon NPCs are built to play nicely with other replacers, whether that is Pandorable's work or my own older ColdSun's World mods. This pack uses Recast for hassle-free replacement and broad compatibility, and it ships with an easy FOMOD so you can pick exactly which NPCs you want. As long as you do not pick an NPC that another replacer already installs, you will have no conflicts. (A few non-replacer mods still edit NPC records, so those may need their own load-order care or patches from their authors.)

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NPCs in Pack 2

  • []Lydia[/]

    []Mjoll[/]

    []Njada[/]

    []Rayya[/]

    []Ria[/]

    []Sapphire[/]

    []Serana[/]

    []Uthgerd[/]

    []Valerica[/]

    []Vex[/]

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    Features

    • []Recast - hassle-free replacement and broad compatibility, with a FOMOD to pick and choose your NPCs[/]

      []BNP skin and eyes - by Swefrida, with additional eyes from Eyes of Beauty AI Remastered by wammy[/]

      []CBBE and 3BA body preset - a Pantheon preset with both nude and outfit options[/]

      []BHUNP body preset - a Migal and Silver preset with both nude and outfit options[/]

      []Accurate faces - the CBBE/3BA and BHUNP faces with BNP look true to the design no matter which skin you run[/]

      []Mix and match - designed to sit alongside ColdSun's World mods[/]

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      Requirements

      • []Pantheon Asset Pack - required (provides the skin and shared assets)[/]

        []Recast - required[/]

        Installation

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

ColdSun's Pantheon - NPCs Pack 2 - Recasted is a Skyrim mod that replaces 10 NPCs with high-poly heads and body support for CBBE, 3BA, and BHUNP. It includes an ESL-flagged ESP and a FOMOD installer for selective installation. Updated with BNP Skin and Eyes and new face designs. Popular with nearly 2,000 endorsements.

✨ Key Features

Replaces 10 NPCs with high-poly head meshes.
Supports CBBE, 3BA, and BHUNP body types.
ESL-flagged ESP to save plugin slots.
FOMOD installer lets you pick which NPCs to install, reducing conflicts.
Updated assets using BNP Skin and Eyes and new face designs.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,959 endorsements and over 72k downloads.
  • FOMOD installer is a lifesaver for load order management—pick only the NPCs you want.
  • ESL-flagged means it won't eat your plugin limit, perfect for heavy mod lists.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only covers 10 NPCs, so you'll need other packs for full coverage.
  • Requires body mods like CBBE or 3BA to get the full effect, which adds setup.
  • High-poly heads can be performance-heavy on weaker rigs, especially in crowded cities.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim modders who want to overhaul specific NPCs with high-quality visuals and body support. Great if you're already using CBBE or 3BA and want a curated set of replacements. Skip if you're looking for a complete NPC overhaul or don't use body mods.
📦 Install:Easy· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to install the FOMOD and select only the NPCs you want.
  • Make sure you have the body mod (CBBE, 3BA, or BHUNP) installed before this mod to avoid missing meshes.
  • If you're using other NPC overhauls, use the FOMOD to skip overlapping NPCs to prevent conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
ColdSun
Version
2.0
Downloads
72,471
Endorsements
1,959
Category
NPC
Created
10/27/2022
Updated
7/23/2026

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