Elven Ears for Breton NPCs
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #14 of 105 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
With this mod, you can expect to see Breton NPCs, such as merchants, guards, and villagers, sporting Elven Ears that accurately reflect their elven ancestry.
This mod is lore-friendly and fits seamlessly into the existing game world without disrupting the narrative or gameplay.
The only core dependency for this mod is Spell Perk Item Distributor.
The ears are distributed through SPID and no race records have been changed.
Load order doesn't matter.
Best used with NPC replacer mods that keep vanilla texture paths
like Pandorable NPCs and Northbourne NPCs and Bijin - CBBE textures and Meshes.
This mod can be used with other NPC mods as well, I use it with Bijin AIO and Dibella's Blessing,
but manual patching might be required for best consistency. (I had to disable the ears for 2 NPCs that were edited by Dibella's Blessing.)
( I have used the script from Bosmer NPCs have antlers, so you might get a conflict warning from your mod manager, it doesn't matter which mod wins the conflict as the file is the exact same )
Ear texture doesn't match face on some NPCs- This happens if you use NPC replacer mods that don't use your default skin textures.
There is a few ''fixes'' for this, you can disable the NPCs that have this issue from DISTR.ini, or you can use this patch
Script by wSkeever
Elf Ear mesh by nouserhere
This mod gives Breton NPCs four random Elven ear shapes using SPID, adding subtle visual variety to Skyrim's Breton population. With 1,819 endorsements and nearly a million downloads, it's a popular, lightweight cosmetic enhancement for players who want more fantasy flair without overhauling the game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (1,819 endorsements, 931k downloads)
- Lightweight and performance-friendly—just changes ear meshes
- Adds subtle fantasy flavor to Bretons without breaking immersion
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SPID, so you'll need to install that dependency first
- Only affects Bretons—if you wanted other races, this won't cover them
- Last updated in 2023, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches
For Skyrim players who want a touch of elven heritage on Breton NPCs without a full visual overhaul. If you're into lore-friendly cosmetic tweaks and already use SPID, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or want ear variations for all races.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure SPID is installed and up to date, then load this mod after it in your mod manager.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, deploy and sort your load order—SPID mods usually work fine without patches.
- Check the mod page for any compatibility notes with other NPC overhaul mods, as they might conflict on the same NPCs.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Hornclonic
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 931,700
- Endorsements
- 1,819
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 3/25/2023
- Updated
- 10/27/2023
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