KR2's Kustom Kaidan
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #224 of 343 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
NEW in version 2. 2
⋆ Fully Standalone! ⋆
You can find the rest of the Kaidan 2 NPCs here.
My female Kaidan replacer is here.
NEW version here!
Benefits
⋆ Kustom Body Option ⋆
⋆ Kustom Tattoos ⋆
⋆ Asian Akaviri Flavor ⋆
⋆ Kute but Still-Just-Enough-Sexy-For-The-Discerning-Gamer ⋆
⋆ Krisp Face & (AI Upscaled) Body Textures ⋆
⋆ HIMBO Bodyslides to Fit Your HIMBO Armors to His Kustom Body ⋆
⋆ Does NOT Require HIMBO! (should still support Kreiste!) ⋆
⋆ Download via Mod Manager > LOOT Sort > Profit ⋆
⋆ Kaidan NERFED and BWB Extended Edition Patches ⋆
Upcoming
Nothing more. I will not be doing any more updates unless there is something very broken. I have other NPCs (and versions) I'm working on!
Credits
Check out these awesome folks who, without their assets, this project would not be where it is now.
☆Hard Requirement
⋆ Hard Requirement for Kustom Body
☆LivTempleton and Kaidan 2.
⋆ Daydreaming Day & Team and Faster HDT-SMP.
⋆ galgaroth & chuckseven1 and SOS full (+AE support!).
⋆ Groovtama and XP32 Maximum Skeleton Special Extended.
expired6978 and RaceMenu.
KouLeifoh and High Poly Head.
Niroku and Expressive FaceGen Morphs SE.
AdoresUnicorns123 and LOVERBOY.
Kaililies & lemonbalmtea and HG Hairdos 2.
CoralineKoralina and Even More Brows - HPH - COtR.
Kreiste and Highly Improved Male Body Overhaul -HIMBO-.
LogRaam & wammy and The Eyes of Beauty - Ai Remastered.
Q&A
Q: I have a question.
A: Read the description thoroughly before posting a comment. I am happy to help you with anything not mentioned here.
Q: Are you going to still support the "Old Head"?
A: All working past versions can be found in the Old Files.
Q: Can I add this to an existing game?
A: Probably.
Q: Will you make a patch for ___ ?
A: Yes, upon reasonable request, if it involves his AI. I will decided on a case by case basis for everything else.
Q: Why are the textures/meshes wrong/the wrong color?
A: Check your load order for files being overwritten. If this does not solve the issue, please let me know.
Q: Kaidan is not acting correctly?
A: This mod does not change his AI. I will not help with bugs not relating to his textures, meshes, or outfit.
Q: Does this work with x armor mod?
A: As long as it is compatible with
A cosmetic overhaul for the Kaidan follower mod in Skyrim, offering a customized appearance. With 214 endorsements and over 5,500 downloads, it's a niche community favorite for players who want a fresh look for Kaidan without changing his personality or quests.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 214 endorsements and 5,574 downloads.
- Gives Kaidan a fresh look for players tired of the default.
- Lightweight cosmetic mod that doesn't alter gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Only cosmetic – no new quests or dialogue.
- May conflict with other Kaidan appearance overhauls.
- Requires the original Kaidan mod to work.
For Skyrim players who love Kaidan but want a visual refresh. Perfect for those who've played through his content and want a new look. Skip if you're expecting gameplay changes or if you're happy with the original appearance.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original Kaidan mod installed first, or this won't work.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to avoid overwriting other appearance mods.
- Check the mod's page for any optional patches if you use other Kaidan overhauls.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- knightradiant2
- Version
- 2.3.3
- Downloads
- 5,574
- Endorsements
- 214
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 6/7/2023
- Updated
- 11/26/2025
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