Complete NPC Overhaul - Argonians - High Poly Head
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #84 of 84 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
If you like my mod, please endorse it! Helps others to be more likely to see it. ♥
NEWS/UPDATES:
Because Nexus won't let me update my pinned comment or make a new one, I'll put update/news right here.
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[](1/14/2023) - Added a patch for Save the Dark Brotherhood and updated all the AI Overhaul patches to reflect changes made in the v1. 8. 2 update. If you haven't updated AIO, you don't need a patch. You can install the updated patch over your current CNPCO install (you can select merge in MO2, but remember - if you reinstall with the FOMOD at any time you'll need to remember to reinstall the updated patch! I guess I should add these to the FOMOD but I'm lazy... pls forgive me ♥). If you're a new downloader - hello! - you can skip the AIO patch options in the FOMOD and just download the one you need from the Update tab. Patches for AIO v1. 6. 7 still available in Optional Files.
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](1/15/2023) - The file for the Fins and AIO patch had the wrong esp in it; I have fixed that now! I also posted some desaturated body textures so you can see the colors of the characters better - this will also affect your player character! They are 4K and fit the vanilla male/female bodies.[](1/15/2023) - KABU'S FINS ADDITION ADDED!! :) The files are bit of a mess, I need to fix it. Anybody wanna make a new FOMOD for me? :') But you can get the Kabu versions if you scroll through the Optional tab.
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Complete NPC Overhaul -- or CNPCO as I've taken to calling it -- is my love letter to the Skyrim modding community, taking what I consider the best it has to offer and creating new visuals for every NPC in game. This mod is the first chapter of that. Earlier this year I released my first mod, dubbed the "Not Quite Vanilla NPC Overhaul - Argonians", and this is basically version 2. 0 of that. Better resources, better modding techniques, Papa John's -- er, better mod. ;)
MOD DETAILS:
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[]All plugins are ESL flagged ESPs, aka ESPFEs, meaning they are manipulable within the load order without taking up one of the precious 255 plugin slots!
[]This time around I made the mod completely standalone, minus the USSEP changes forwarded because, frankly, I think everyone should use that in their modding setups; however if you don't use USSEP, a standalone plugin is available. :)
[]If you have a lot of NPC overhauls I HIGHLY recommend EasyNPC by focustense!
REQUIREMENTS:
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[]Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch, Arthmoor
AVAILABLE PATCHES:
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]AI Overhaul, mnikjom[]Cutting Room Floor, Arthmoor
[]Argonian Fin
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[]Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch, Arthmoor
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[]All plugins are ESL flagged ESPs, aka ESPFEs, meaning they are manipulable within the load order without taking up one of the precious 255 plugin slots!
This mod converts all Argonian NPCs in Skyrim to High Poly Head, featuring custom faces, new horns and feathers, diverse skin and eye colors, and unique markings. It includes patches for AI Overhaul, Cutting Room Floor, and Argonian Fins, ensuring compatibility with popular mods. With 1,824 endorsements and 249,013 downloads, it's a well-received cosmetic overhaul for Argonian fans.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,824 endorsements and nearly 250k downloads.
- Adds significant visual variety to Argonians with custom faces, horns, and colors.
- Includes patches for popular mods like AI Overhaul and Cutting Room Floor, so it plays nice with your load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2023 — might need a check for compatibility with the latest Skyrim version or other mods.
- Only affects Argonians, so if you're not into lizard folk, this won't do much for your game.
For Skyrim players who want their Argonian NPCs to look more detailed and unique, especially if you're already using High Poly Head. If you're a fan of Argonians and want to freshen up their appearance without changing gameplay, this is a solid pick. Skip if you don't care about Argonians or prefer gameplay overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have High Poly Head installed first, as this mod builds on it.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle the patches and avoid overwriting conflicts.
- Check the mod page for any additional requirements or load order notes, since the description doesn't list them explicitly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Kittierae
- Version
- 1.3.1
- Downloads
- 249,013
- Endorsements
- 1,824
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 10/31/2021
- Updated
- 1/22/2023
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