Detailed NPCs - Wigs for NPCs (SPID)
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #155 of 221 Body, Face, and Hair mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
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[]This page is a repository of different mods that add wigs (hair) to NPCs, using Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID)
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]ESL-flagged[]No records edited
[]NO face discoloration / NO FaceGen errors
[]Player character not impacted
[]_DISTR.ini designed for maximum configurability
HDT-SMP Wigs
(all of the wigs in this section require FSMP - Faster HDT-SMP (or similar))- []Valkyr HDT-SMP Hairstyles 01 | BS: 31 | REQ: SPID | Cr: Fuse00 | Config: Saadia - random hair | Notes: The 'Neo Dante' style clips ears | PERM: Open
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[]Valkyr HDT-SMP Hairstyles 02 | BS: 31 and 42 | REQ: SPID | Cr: Fuse00 | Config: Sigrid - 'Dante'; Gerdur - 'Dany'; Sven - 'Ghost' | PERM: Open
[]Wigs with Realistic SMP Physics | BS: 31 | REQ: SPID AND Wigs with Realistic SMP Physics | Cr: Smartco | Config: ActorTypeNPC | Notes: This mod includes the wigs from Valkyr 1 & 2 + additional wigs. It alters the wigs from Valkyr 1 & 2
[]Braided Wreath SMP | BS: 31 | REQ: SPID AND Braided Wreath SMP | Cr: jg1 | Config: ActorTypeNPC | Notes: Female only
[]Vanilla Hair Remake SMP | BS: 31 | REQ: SPID AND Vanilla Hair Remake SMP | Cr: jg1 | Config: ActorTypeNPC
NON-HDT-SMP Wigs
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[]In progress
Compatibility
Highly compatible with most setups, and with most other mods.
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[]Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) does not edit levelled lists, and does not modify or generate new records.
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]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.
Installation and Uninstallation
Use the mod manager of your choice to install. Or manually. To uninstall, remove with mod manager. Safe to install or uninstall at anytime.
Caveats, Recommendations, and Extensions
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[]For some mods, I have also generated a syntax to distribute a RANDOM wig (1 of X). I try to place this syntax as the top line of the respective _DISTR.ini.
[]Terrific images of hairs on the original modpages
[]Mostly human NPCs only. Check individual mod pages for clarification
[*]Many mods on this page - not all
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[]For some mods, I have also generated a syntax to distribute a RANDOM wig (1 of X). I try to place this syntax as the top line of the respective _DISTR.ini.
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[]Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) does not edit levelled lists, and does not modify or generate new records.
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[]In progress
Detailed NPCs - Wigs for NPCs (SPID) is a compact cosmetic mod that equips wigs to NPCs using SPID. It has 121 endorsements and 40,034 downloads, last updated in December 2022. The mod is an ongoing project, with the page promising future updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid download-to-endorsement ratio (40k downloads, 121 endorsements) shows real usage
- SPID-based approach means no manual NPC edits, just drop-in and go
- Ongoing project suggests more content is on the way
⚠️ Cons
- Only 121 endorsements – niche appeal, not a community favorite
- Last updated in 2022, so it might be stale for current game versions
- SPID dependency means you need to install and configure it correctly, which can be a hurdle for some
For Skyrim players who want quick visual variety for NPCs without editing each one. If you're into cosmetic tweaks and already use SPID, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you want gameplay changes – this is purely aesthetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure SPID is installed and up to date before adding this mod – it's required for the wigs to work.
- Use a mod manager to install and manage SPID and this mod together to avoid overwrite issues.
- Check the mod page for updates if you're on a newer Skyrim version, as the 2022 update might not be compatible with the latest patches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- BecomingNplus1
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 40,034
- Endorsements
- 121
- Category
- Body, Face, and Hair
- Created
- 12/8/2022
- Updated
- 12/12/2022
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