Lydia replacer CBBE 3BA-BHUNP-Default Body-High Poly Head ESP-FE and Racemenu Face Preset SSE-LE
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 7 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
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #79 of 343 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Lydia - Housecarl of Whiterun
by Bacetrica
About this mod
This mod changes Lydia's visual appearance by giving her a custom face at the request of a user. This face was created taking creative inspiration from a real face.
This mod uses its own body shape and skin texture and is also compatible with CBBE-3BA/BHUNP body types. She also uses the player's default body.
Character stats
Her weight is 100
My Lydia overhaul is essential-unique and doesn't affect stealth meter. She has added perks that greatly improve her performance in battles. She's a stealth warrior, and her skills have been upgraded and she's now proficient with any one-handed and two-handed weapon. She's also skilled with bow and staff, as well as she can wear light and heavy armor as you like.
She has passive abilities that booster her defenses in battles and casts a long lasting lightning cloak spell that is bit more powerful than the classic one.
You will find an optional download patch where she's compatible with the Improved Follower Dialogue Lydia mod and also USSEP. It's flagged as light plugin and doesn't use full load order slot.
I've added USSEP patch as master to all plugins including Improbed Follower Dialogue Lydia patch, because it fixes many bugs present within Lydia plugin.
This is a High Poly Head mod
Body preset used in CBBE-3BA and BHUNP files:The Sensual Lady-Lady LV5 Bodyslide Preset from my custom Bodyslide Body presets LINK
She can uses player's body default
If you don't download "Default Body" plugin you'll need one of the required body types from below.
CBBE-3BA Body. And everything this mods requires.
A custom Lydia replacer for Skyrim that gives her a unique face and body, makes her essential, and adds perks and a custom combat style. With 198 endorsements and 6,092 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting a more capable and visually distinct housecarl.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 198 endorsements and over 6k downloads
- Makes Lydia essential and gives her a combat boost, so she actually survives fights
- Offers multiple body options (CBBE 3BA, BHUNP, default) to match your setup
⚠️ Cons
- Requires CBBE 3BA or BHUNP body mods, which can be a hassle if you don't already use them
- High Poly Head dependency might conflict with other face mods or require extra patches
- Only replaces Lydia, so if you're looking for a full follower overhaul, this won't cover other followers
For Skyrim players who want a more capable and visually distinct Lydia without overhauling the entire follower system. If you're tired of Lydia dying in every fight or want her to look better with your body mod setup, this is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla Lydia or don't want to deal with body mod dependencies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the correct body mod installed (CBBE 3BA or BHUNP) before adding this replacer, or Lydia might look broken.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install the ESP-FE plugin and ensure load order is correct.
- If you use Racemenu, load the face preset to tweak Lydia's appearance to your liking.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Bacetrica
- Version
- 1.xx
- Downloads
- 6,092
- Endorsements
- 198
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 3/14/2023
- Updated
- 12/12/2023
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