Enchanting Aela the Huntress (3 Hairstyle Choices)
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #293 of 380 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
The first time you encounter Aela the Huntress she and her fellow Companions have just slain a giant (or are still attempting to slay it, depending on your Dovahkiin’s timing). My Dovahkiin was impressed by her skill in battle, and when this formidable woman mentioned the Companions, my Dovahkiin immediately wanted to join up and prove her mettle.
Aela is tough, smart, and capable of making people twice her size back down in fear of her wrath. Even Farkas and Vilkas know better than to cross her. My Dovahkiin felt an instant kinship with her, and after a shared encounter with the Silver Hand, considered Aela a true Shield-Sister for life.
However, even though Aela is attractive as she is, I felt that a few changes could make her truly beautiful, which I think suits her. I smoothed out her complexion, lightened her warpaint a bit, made a few facial tweaks, and gave her a different, sexier hairstyle.
I have also uploaded two alternate versions of Aela with different hairstyles. The face changes are identical to my original Enchanting Aela, only the hairstyle options are different. Please look at the "Required Mods" section of the description page to see what Apachii hairstyle packs are required.
I hope you enjoy Aela, and if you do, endorsements are very much appreciated. I also love seeing screenshots of the characters in game, so please upload them to the "Images" section.
Required Mods
ApachiiSkyHair: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2014/?
For Enchanting Aela Original, you will need the Full Hair Pack "ApachiiSkyHair_v_1_6_Full."
For Enchanting Aela Alternate 1, you will need the Female Standalone Pack "ApachiiSkyHairFemale_v_1_5."
For Enchanting Aela Alternate 2, you will need the Female Standalone Pack "ApachiiSkyHairFemale_v_1_5."
Recommended Mods
(If you want Aela to look exactly like she does in the screenshots)
1) High Quality Eyes by Xenius: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/498/? (Original Skyrim mod but works with SSE.)
2) Better Females by Bella: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/2812/? (Original Skyrim mod but works with SSE.)
Installation
Use your favorite mod manager OR:
Extract the file to a temporary location.
Copy/place the .esp in your Skryim Data folder.
Merge my "meshes" folder with the "meshes" folder in your Skryim Data folder.
Merge my "textures" folder wit
Enchanting Aela the Huntress is a cosmetic follower overhaul for Skyrim Special Edition that smooths Aela's complexion, lightens her warpaint, and gives her facial tweaks plus a choice of three sexier hairstyles. Requires ApachiiSkyHair. Popular with 269 endorsements and 8,284 downloads, last updated in 2016.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 269 endorsements and over 8,000 downloads.
- Gives Aela a fresh look without changing her core personality or role.
- Three hairstyle options let you pick the vibe you want for your Shield-Sister.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires ApachiiSkyHair, which is a big dependency and can be a hassle to install correctly.
- Last updated in 2016, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches or other mods.
- Only changes Aela's appearance—if you want gameplay tweaks or new dialogue, this isn't for you.
For Skyrim players who love Aela the Huntress but wish she had a more polished, attractive look. If you're into follower overhauls and don't mind installing ApachiiSkyHair, this is a solid cosmetic pick. Skip if you want gameplay changes or if you're not a fan of Apachii's hairstyle aesthetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you download the correct ApachiiSkyHair pack: the original needs the Full Male/Female pack, while the alternates need the Female Only pack.
- Place this mod lower in your load order to avoid conflicts with other mods that alter Aela's appearance.
- If you're using a mod manager, use its preview feature to compare the three hairstyles before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- TheMadHarridan
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 8,284
- Endorsements
- 269
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 12/2/2016
- Updated
- 12/2/2016
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