Ivy - Faendal Home Overhaul
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #2 of 38 Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Mod Description
A complete overhaul of Faendal’s home in Riverwood, transforming it into a cozy, lore-friendly hunter’s retreat. This upgrade enhances both the interior and exterior, making it a warm and immersive home that blends seamlessly into the world. The home is fully integrated with multiple mods through patches, ensuring compatibility with popular overhauls, lighting mods, and environmental enhancements.
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[]Rustic Overhaul: A handcrafted redesign that makes Faendal’s home feel truly lived-in.[/]
[]Enhanced Interior: Improved lighting, clutter, and warm, immersive details.[/]
[]Seamless Integration: Designed to fit naturally within Riverwood without breaking immersion.[/]
[]Patch Support: Full compatibility with several major mods.[/]
[]Poaching Basement: A hidden basement where Faendal can store his hunting spoils.[/]
Installation
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[]Download and install the main mod file using your preferred mod manager.[/]
[]During installation, select the appropriate patches from the FOMOD installer for your load order.[/]
[]Ensure the patches are loaded after the main mod in your load order.[/]
Get Patches for my mods at my official patch hub -> Ivy - Cozy Corner Patch Hub
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FAQ
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[]Is this flagged ESL?
Yes.[/
][]Can I install this mid-game?
Yes.[/]
[]Can you patch x-mod?
Maybe, it depends on the scope of the mod/work and whether I use that mod myself or not.[/]
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[]JPSteel2 for COTN Falkreath assets[/]
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Permission
Open Permission - I just didn't want to click on a bunch of buttons. (If u break the mod I will not make custom patches to fix it).
Wanna port it to XBOX, PS or LE? - Yeah sure go for it.You cannot upload this mod to Discord, Loverslab or AFK Mods.
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[]JPSteel2 for COTN Falkreath assets[/]
Ivy - Faendal Home Overhaul transforms Faendal's home in Riverwood into a cozy, lore-friendly hunter's retreat. It improves both interiors and exteriors, and includes compatibility patches for popular mods. With 327 endorsements and over 54,000 downloads, it's a well-received cosmetic overhaul for Skyrim players who want a more detailed home for Faendal.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 327 endorsements and over 54k downloads
- Lore-friendly design fits the game's aesthetic without breaking immersion
- Compatibility patches included, so it plays nice with other popular mods
⚠️ Cons
- Only touches Faendal's home, so if you're looking for a broader Riverwood overhaul, this won't cover it
- No mention of specific features like new clutter or lighting, so the scope might be limited to basic improvements
- Compatibility patches may not cover every mod, so you might need to check for conflicts with your specific load order
For Skyrim players who want to give Faendal's home a fresh, cozy look without straying from the game's lore. If you're a completionist who likes detailed interiors or just want a nicer spot to visit in Riverwood, this is for you. Skip if you're after major gameplay changes or a full town overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a simple mod, you can install it manually by dropping the files into your Data folder, but using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 makes it easier to manage and uninstall.
- Make sure to check the compatibility patches included – they might need to be placed after other mods in your load order to work correctly.
- If you use other mods that alter Riverwood or Faendal's home, test the game early to ensure there are no conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Ivy
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 54,116
- Endorsements
- 327
- Category
- Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets
- Created
- 1/28/2025
- Updated
- 1/28/2025
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