Lightning (from FFXIII Lightning Returns) - Standalone Follower

⭐ ⭐ (477 endorsements) 📥 14,334 downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 2/7/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By JerickD · Followers & Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/18/2022 📅 Created: 2/7/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #222 of 296 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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Disclaimer: I did not create the hair/armor/weapon mods, simply compiled them together into a functional NPC (see credits for the authors and please support them)

Also available for LE

As my love for the Final Fantasy XIII Trilogy is very strong, I decided to put Lightning into the game. Although many have tried before (years ago to be precise), I have created the very first fully-voiced Lightning follower who embodies who she really is.

What started as a personal mod is now for all to enjoy! The only voiced and facially-accurate (I guess) Lightning follower you can find.

  • []A completely new NPC, Lightning from Lightning Returns FFXIII as a custom follower

    []Comes with her Equilibrium garb, Crimson Blitz and Night Lotus gears (see credits for the authors)

    []Fully-voiced lines from the FFXIII games, customized to fit the follower dialogue system

    []Choose between different paradigms or builds to suit your playstyle or roleplaying

    []No level cap and can level with the player

    • []She can be found patrolling the heights of Castle Dour in Solitude...
      • []Her armor is not meant to be worn by the player so it will not adjust based on your body weight. Apparently, the original armor mod is only for LE. You might need permission from the author if you want to convert it to SE (link in credits)

        []Weapons and Shield however can be worn, simply use the "additem" console command if you'd want that

        • []The armor is not meant for the player so it will not adjust based on your character's weight. Please download the one from the credits for that purpose.

          []Amazing Follower Tweaks causes some dialogue options to duplicate. This is a bug on AFT not my mod.

          []No other known issues as of v1. 2

          []You may post or message me if you find issues and I'll try to fix them

          []Lightning Returns & Dissidia NT weapons + outfit (Lover's Lab) by Sets00na and xxxODDxx - Big thanks!!

          []RaceMenu by expired6978

          []UNP Blessed Body by xp32

          []CBBE TBBP Body

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod adds Lightning from Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Returns as a fully-voiced standalone follower in Skyrim Special Edition. She patrols Castle Dour in Solitude, comes with her Equilibrium garb, Crimson Blitz, and Night Lotus gear, and offers multiple paradigms/builds. The armor is not wearable by the player, but weapons and shield can be obtained via console. Compiled from existing mods, with credits to original authors.

✨ Key Features

Adds a fully-voiced Lightning follower with lines from the FFXIII games
Includes three gear sets: Equilibrium garb, Crimson Blitz, and Night Lotus
Choose between different paradigms or builds to suit your playstyle
No level cap and levels with the player
Found patrolling Castle Dour in Solitude
Weapons and shield can be worn by the player via console command

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Only fully-voiced Lightning follower out there (477 endorsements)
  • Customizable builds/paradigms add replay value
  • Gear sets are lore-accurate and look great

⚠️ Cons

  • Armor is not wearable by the player, so no weight slider adjustments
  • Armor mod is originally for LE, so SE conversion may have issues
  • Compiled from other mods, so compatibility with other follower overhauls is uncertain
🎯 Is This For You?
For Final Fantasy XIII fans who want a faithful, voiced Lightning companion in Skyrim. Also for players who enjoy custom followers with multiple build options. Skip if you want a follower with fully custom armor or if you prefer lore-friendly Skyrim characters.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager to install and ensure load order is correct
  • If you want the weapons, open console and use 'additem' with the item IDs from the mod
  • Check the credits for the original armor mod if you want to convert it to SE yourself

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
JerickD
Version
1.3
Downloads
14,334
Endorsements
477
Category
Followers & Companions
Created
2/7/2022
Updated
6/18/2022

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