Harkon and Valerica Refined
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #75 of 96 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A companion mod to this Serana replacer.
I hate to mention this ad nauseaum, but I made this particular replacer mod for my personal use. Maybe you want it too, maybe you don't. I do not care for your opinions. I do not care if you think the replacer is ugly. Modding should be for fun, not for competing one mod with another person's mod and making fun of all the ugly ones and sending the mod author paragraphs-length criticism as to why their labor of love sucks balls. Also, you are not obligated to leave a witty criticism to every single mod on Nexus. Try hitting the Back button on your browser instead; it's much more fun.
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[]Valerica uses CBBE/3BA-compatible textures, Harkon uses HIMBO/Better Males-compatible textures.[/]
[]Harkon's eyebrows are a bit glitchy if you don't have ENB, use in-game SSAO, and a certain low-tier AMD graphics driver (yes, this is a very strange combination of bug I had the displeasure of discovering). It's only noticeable in certain lighting so I left it be.[/]
[]Exclude them from Racial Skin Variance distribution as well.[/]
[]REQUIRES BEES if your Skyrim version is lower than 1. 6. 1130[/]
Mods seen in screenshots:
Kozakowy's Female Vampire Armor Replacer
TDN Vampire Armor Retexture
Credits:
Many thanks to draqqable for playtesting the mod and pointing out my mistakes when making this :)
m4mk203 and the entire CotR team for Charmers of the Reach
DamiLovesSunflowers for High Poly CotR and CotR Overhaul
Khisartin for ALT1 (Men, Women), Eyes mod 3, and Facial hair
Enaya13 for Cass' normal map, Morrigan and Cullen's face textures
BloodStoneGames and Konami for Heather's face textures
CoralineKoralina for CotR Face Details
DomainWolf for Skin Feature Overlays
lemonbalmtea/summerdew for HG Hairdos 2
Lamenthia for Lamenthia's Marks of Beauty
A personal makeover for Harkon and Valerica, the vampire lord couple from Skyrim's Dawnguard DLC. This cosmetic mod aims to improve their appearance, making them more visually appealing while keeping them recognizable. With 151 endorsements and 5,448 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated choice for players who want a refreshed look for these characters.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 151 endorsements and over 5,400 downloads, so it's got a solid following.
- Gives Harkon and Valerica a fresh look without overhauling the whole game, perfect for fans of the Dawnguard questline.
- Lightweight and focused—just two NPCs, so it won't clutter your load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Author admits it's 'not perfect,' so expect some rough edges in the textures or meshes.
- Only affects two NPCs, so if you're looking for a broader vampire overhaul, this won't cut it.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter Harkon or Valerica's appearance, so check your load order.
For Skyrim players who love Dawnguard and want Harkon and Valerica to look better without a full NPC overhaul. If you're into vampire lore and want a more polished look for these characters, this is a quick win. Skip if you want gameplay changes or a complete visual overhaul of all vampires.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install—it'll handle the file placement automatically.
- Make sure to load this mod after any other mods that change Harkon or Valerica to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's images (if any) to see the new look before installing, so you know what to expect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- KaruraWasabi
- Version
- 1.12
- Downloads
- 5,448
- Endorsements
- 151
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 9/28/2024
- Updated
- 7/9/2026
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