Helena Standalone Follower SE
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #191 of 343 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hello there!
Name : Helena
Weight : 100
Voice : Female Condescending
Race : Imperial
Class : Tank
Location : Blue Palace - Solitude
Body Type : Default (uses whatever body mod one has installed into their game)
Perks : One-handed, Archery, Block, Heavy Armor, Sneak, & Restoration (50)
Marriageable
Requirements:
(only applies to optional Chargen preset under Optional Files)
Installation (manual):
Put the Data folder into your Skyrim folder (where TESV.exe is)
Or just download it with some kinda Mod Manager.
Female Makeup Suite
Freckle Mania 2
The Neith Team Warpaints Set
The Eyes of Beauty
El's Face Stuff (Brows)
SKY Female Textures and with that :
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[]Fair Skin Complexion
[
]SG Female Texture Renewal[]Real Girls Realistic Body Texture UNP
[]Real Girls Realistic Body Texture CBBE
And that's it!
Followers are best used with an ENB (I use Snapdragon ENB here) and Facelight. Makes them look a lot better :)
If you like what I do, visit me on :
Patreon & Youtube
Helena Standalone Follower SE is a port of a standalone follower mod for Skyrim Special Edition, created with permission from the original author. It adds a new follower character to the game. With 239 endorsements and 5,688 downloads, it has a modest but active user base. Last updated in April 2022, it remains a straightforward addition for players seeking a new companion.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Decent community backing with 239 endorsements and over 5,600 downloads.
- Standalone means no conflicts with other follower overhauls.
- Simple install—just drop it in and go.
⚠️ Cons
- No details on appearance, voice, or quests—you're flying blind.
- Last updated in April 2022, so it might be behind on latest game patches.
- Potential compatibility issues with mods that alter follower systems or NPCs.
For Skyrim players who want a new follower without messing with complex overhauls. If you're a completionist looking for a fresh face to join your adventures, this could be a quick add. Skip if you need detailed info on the follower's personality or backstory—this mod gives you none.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check the mod's page for any required patches if you use other follower mods.
- Load order usually doesn't matter for standalone followers, but keep it above overhauls.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Emerilada
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 5,688
- Endorsements
- 239
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 3/19/2020
- Updated
- 4/30/2022
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