Detailed NPCs - Facial Piercings SSE for NPCs (SPID)

⭐ ⭐ (141 endorsements) 📥 20,501 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 1/2/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By BecomingNplus1 · Clothing and Accessories

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/6/2022 📅 Created: 1/2/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 7 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 ↗
6📦 Facial Piercings SSE Find it →
7📦 SPID (Spell Perk Item Distributor) Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #54 of 79 Clothing and Accessories mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description

  • []Mod uses Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) to distribute one (1) facial piercing from Facial Piercings SSE

    []Piercings use body slots 43 and 44

    []ESL-flagged

    []No records edited

    []Player character not impacted

    []_DISTR.ini designed for maximum configurability

    Requirements

    • []Facial Piercings SSE

      []Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID)

      Overview

      Facial Piercings SSE contains forty+ (40+) individual and sets / combinations of different facial piercings. My mod distributes and equips a facial piercing (and / or set) to each and every NPC in game (ActorTypeNPC). Optional configuration to omit Guard NPCs. The script in the mod will always calculate its random distribution based on 40+ piercings no matter how distribution is configured (e.g., female, male, level, faction, voicetype, etc.).

      Compatibility

      Highly compatible with most setups, and with most other mods.

      • []Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) does not edit levelled lists, and does not modify or generate new records.

        []Body slots, however, are not compatible. Choose wisely, or edit the body slot. I will not alter body slots.

        []Clipping will likely occur depending on setup. I will not resolve clipping issues.

        []Some Guards will have their helmets removed if wearing piercings. I have provided an _DISTRI.ini configuration that omits (most) Guards from receiving a facial piercing, thereby keeping their helmets intact / on. Please see Article for more information.

        Installation and Uninstallation

        Use the mod manager of your choice to install. Or manually. To uninstall, remove with mod manager. My understanding is that SPID will not impact save games in any way. Safe to uninstall at anytime.

        Configuration

        Huge number of configuration options available. Please see Article for more information.

        Caveats, Recommendations, and Extensions
        • []Children do not have facial piercings

        []Images are for illustration purposes only. Your NPCs will receive a random piercing

      • I recommend Zarias Piercing Retexture - works fine in SSE

        Credits

        For amazing mods and tools

        Facial Piercings by Regnbagar

        Zarias Piercings by Magnemoe

        Piercing by Newermind43

        powerofthree

        I reversed engineered these outstanding mods. Huge help! Thank you!

        wSkeever, and Bosmer NPCS Have Antlers

        BiglBrother, and Horns for Orcs

        Darkfox127 - great tutorials

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod equips one random facial piercing from the 'Facial Piercings SSE' mod to every NPC in Skyrim Special Edition, using SPID for distribution. It's highly configurable, allowing players to include or exclude specific NPCs. With 141 endorsements and over 20,000 downloads, it's a niche cosmetic addition for players who want to add subtle visual variety to all characters.

✨ Key Features

Equips one random facial piercing to every NPC in the game.
Highly configurable to include or exclude any NPC.
Requires the 'Facial Piercings SSE' mod as a base.
Uses SPID (Spell Perk Item Distributor) for distribution.
Last updated in February 2022.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-tested with 141 endorsements and over 20k downloads.
  • Adds subtle variety to every NPC without manual edits.
  • Configurable to exclude NPCs you don't want pierced.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires the separate 'Facial Piercings SSE' mod, so it's not standalone.
  • Potential conflicts with other SPID-based mods that modify NPC equipment.
  • Last updated in 2022, so may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want to add a bit of edge to every NPC's appearance without overhauling their looks. If you're into cosmetic tweaks and don't mind installing a dependency, this is a quick way to diversify faces. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly or minimal visual changes.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have both 'Facial Piercings SSE' and SPID installed before adding this mod.
  • Use the config file to exclude NPCs like followers or important characters if you don't want them pierced.
  • Check your load order to ensure SPID is loaded after this mod for proper distribution.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
BecomingNplus1
Version
1.1
Downloads
20,501
Endorsements
141
Category
Clothing and Accessories
Created
1/2/2022
Updated
2/6/2022

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