Lightning (FF13) as a Standalone Follower (UNP or UNPB or CBBE)
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 7 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #218 of 380 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Please endorse if you like her!
Please upload screenshots of her, I would love to see what you do with her.
Xbox1 version here
What this mod does
Adds Lightning from Final Fantasy 13 as a follower.
She is found at the Bannered Mare in Whiterun.
She has the condescending voice, which is the one that is most like her voice in FF 13.
She is a Nightingale class and her level depends on the player's.
Her top skills are One-handed, Archery, Sneak, Light Armor and Destruction.
She has perks like Lightfoot and other perks to add to her strengths.
She also has Lightning spells up to Adept + Healing.
She is Essential and has a basic AI package and she is set to anyCrime.
She can be married.
I added a version with UNP nude body with Tempered Skins, a really high quality texture. I added pictures
All her parts are standalone, meaning no other mods are needed for her to look like the screenshots.
You can choose what body you want between CBBE, UNP or UNPB.
You can of course mix the UNPB body with UNP textures or the other way around or have any other textures that are compatible with the body meshes, like Mature Skin or Pride of Vallhalla. Same goes for CBBE, just make sure it's compatible with the meshes.
Or have another body of your choice, It's important that all meshes and textures has the same name and are on exactly the same place as the files in the folders.
Requirements
Skyrim.esm
Extract all the files into your Skyrim/Data folder.
Or just install with Nexus Mod Manager/Mod Organizer
Remember to enable the mod!
Uninstall
Dismiss her as a follower
Remove all the files from your Skyrim/Data folder.
Or just uninstall with Nexus Mod Manager/Mod Organizer
Compatibility
Should be compatible with everything as far I know.
Please report any bugs!
Blazefire Saber (Lightning's weapon) available in this mod TFCG - Final Fantasy Weapons
My Special Edition Mods
My Skyrim Mods
1. 3: Changed her custom race to not be playable.
1. 2: Made her a custom Nord Race, also gave her her own body and tintmasks, made minor edits to her face and tintmasks. Hair color a little darker.
1. 1: Made minor edits to her face, more accurate eye brows and mouth. Hair color a little darker and not transparent in sunlight.
1. 0: Made standalone. Color corrections. Cha
Adds Lightning from Final Fantasy 13 as a standalone follower in Skyrim. She's found in the Bannered Mare in Whiterun, uses the condescending voice, and is a Nightingale class with skills in One-handed, Archery, Sneak, Light Armor, and Destruction. Choose between CBBE, UNP, or UNPB body types. No additional mods required for her appearance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 307 endorsements and over 8,600 downloads.
- Fully standalone—no extra mods needed for her to look like the screenshots.
- Flexible body options (CBBE, UNP, UNPB) and texture compatibility with popular skin mods.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Uses the condescending voice, which might not suit everyone's taste.
- Potential conflicts with mods that alter the Bannered Mare or follower systems.
For Final Fantasy fans who want Lightning as a companion in Skyrim, especially those who enjoy lore-friendly or character-driven followers. Also for players who want a customizable follower with body type options. Skip if you prefer followers with extensive custom AI or quests—this is a straightforward follower mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- When installing, choose the body type folder that matches your preference (CBBE, UNP, or UNPB) and extract only those files to avoid overwriting.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, let it handle the file placement to avoid missing files.
- To change her appearance, ensure any custom textures you use have the same file names and paths as the mod's folders.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Shiva182
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 8,657
- Endorsements
- 307
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 12/6/2016
- Updated
- 2/25/2017
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