Elaine - Standalone Wood Elf Follower - Esl
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #298 of 380 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Finally decided to try to learn how to create followers and this is my first go so be nice please :P
So, Elaine is a Wood Elf follower who uses her own textures along with her own bodyslide, you are able to manually change the textures in her folder if you wish but I would recommend to keep them as is as I believe they work best for her, the only thing I think would be ok to change for her would be her normal maps if you aren't a fan of the muscular body type :)
She is best as in One-handed combat but also can be good at Archery too while preferring Light Armor and is quite good at her Sneak too, she will come with her own Elven sword but she will spawn nude as I believe it is best to just allow the player to choose which armor they prefer her to wear ^-^
She will be waiting for you in the Winking Skeever inside Solitude.
And lastly she uses the FemaleDarkElf voice type as I feel it suits her best and is an ESP flagged as an ESL so she will not take up a slot in your load order.
I personally use Multiple Followers Framework with my followers as it allows me to teleport any current follower to me if they happen to get lost as long as you recruit them via that framework but I believe Nether's Follower Framework is also a good one to have if you don't like the other one.
I also recommend Relationship Dialogue Overhaul too :)
As far as I'm aware she is safe to install mid game and as long as you're currently not inside the same area she is located then all should be fine :)
List of outfits used in shots:
COCO Goddess Of War V2
COCO Scarlet Rose
RyanReos Bladedancer Mercenary by Immyneedscake (search via google)
Taranis and Sanguine by Rektas (search via google)
Elaine is a standalone Wood Elf follower mod for Skyrim, created by PB as their first follower attempt. She features custom textures and Bodyslide support, spawns nude in the Winking Skeever in Solitude, and is flagged as an ESL to avoid load order slots. She excels in one-handed combat, archery, light armor, and sneak, using the FemaleDarkElf voice type.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 364 endorsements and over 8k downloads
- ESL-flagged so she won't eat a load order slot—great for mod-heavy setups
- Custom textures and Bodyslide mean she'll look unique without conflicts
⚠️ Cons
- Spawns nude, so you'll need to gear her up yourself—might be a dealbreaker for some
- Uses FemaleDarkElf voice, which might sound odd for a Wood Elf if you're picky about lore
- First mod by the author, so expect some rough edges compared to polished follower mods
For Skyrim players who want a custom follower with a unique look and don't mind dressing her up. If you're into lore-friendly voices or want a fully voiced companion, this might not be for you. It's a solid choice for those who use follower frameworks and want a lightweight addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since she spawns nude, grab some armor before recruiting her—or use a mod like 'NPCs don't spawn naked' if that bothers you.
- If you use Multiple Followers Framework, recruit her through that mod to get teleport options if she gets lost.
- Check your load order to ensure the ESL flag is recognized—most modern mod managers handle this automatically.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- PB
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 8,264
- Endorsements
- 364
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 12/28/2022
- Updated
- 12/28/2022
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