DD Lydia Replacer ESL 2.0
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #98 of 103 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
this is the second version of Lydia, the look is purely created by my wife.
Lydia got a custom necklace and earrings from my wife :)
preset by Vayura
HighPoly Head here
Skin here and here
BodySlide preset here
Preset Brows here
Thank you for the screenshots Serkethetyt and Vayura
Some assets included in this mod belong to Larian Studio
Bodypaints:
Community Overlays 1-3
WNB_WeatheredNordicBodypaints
Skin Feature Overlays
Facepaints:
Skin Feature Overlays
Even More Makeup by Koralina
Female Makeup Suite
- PATREON
A cosmetic NPC replacer for Skyrim's Lydia, this ESL-flagged mod gives her a new look created by the author's wife, with CBBE body support. With 237 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads, it's a community-approved visual overhaul for players who want a fresh appearance for the housecarl without gameplay changes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 237 endorsements and over 10k downloads
- ESL-flagged, so it won't eat your plugin slots
- CBBE support means it'll work with your body mod setup
⚠️ Cons
- Only changes Lydia's look—no other NPCs or gameplay tweaks
- Requires CBBE to get the intended look, so vanilla body users might see mismatches
- Compatibility risk with other mods that alter Lydia's appearance or use different body textures
For Skyrim players who want a fresh, custom look for Lydia without messing with gameplay. If you're using CBBE and want a unique housecarl, this is a quick drop-in. Skip if you're looking for more comprehensive NPC overhauls or if you prefer vanilla body types.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have CBBE installed and built your body meshes to match the textures
- Place the ESL plugin in your load order after other mods that affect Lydia to avoid conflicts
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to keep things clean
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- DarkDukla Vayura
- Version
- 2.2
- Downloads
- 10,286
- Endorsements
- 237
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 8/28/2024
- Updated
- 9/18/2024
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