Mandragora's Character Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 103 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I'm not updating this mod anymore.
What does this mod do:
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[]Redesigns about 80 inhabitants of Skyrim (including followers)
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]Replaces female/male body and face textures.[]Replaces female body with UNP body.
[]Some NPCs use standalone assets like hair, eyes, brows.
- This mod doesn't edit beast race NPCs and their textures.
I make mods for myself and then share it to others. If my mod doesn't fit you taste, just move on without mean comments and download other overhaul mod, there're plenty of them.
Note: My English is poor, sorry i can't provide more detailed description, also I'm bad at screen archery so images are very basic.Note2: I've changed female housecarl walk manner to feminine, but there is a problem with game engine itself. Any NPCs you already met, may not be affected by this change, because the game will instead use the information already stored in your save file.
Load Order:
It's important. Many mods (even the ones who don't directly redesign NPCs) may edit npc records and have own "facegen" files, so If you are having dark face issue load my mod at very BOTTOM of load order to override other mods.
Also check you loose files in your data folder:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim Special Edition\data\meshes\actors\character\FaceGenData\FaceGeom\Skyrim.esm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\actors\character\FaceGenData\Facetint\Skyrim.esm
(for DLCs dawnguard.esm, dragonborn.esm and hearhfire.esm)
If you find these folders, they may contain facegen meshes and textures for same NPCs my mod have edited, it's a main cause of the problem.
Compatibility:
This mod is not compatible with other mods that do same thing (character overhaul mods like "Wico" , Bijin NPCs and e.t.c.)
You can use other texture packs with this mod, but obviously characters will look bit different
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ENB of screenshots:
Requirements:
Dragonborn.esm
Dawnguard.esm
Haerthire.esm
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Mandragora's Character Overhaul redesigns about 80 NPCs in Skyrim, replacing female and male body and face textures, and swaps the female body to UNP. A popular cosmetic overhaul with 3,793 endorsements, last updated in 2017.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,793 endorsements and over 132k downloads
- Gives a fresh look to 80 NPCs without changing gameplay
- UNP body swap is a solid choice for those who prefer that aesthetic
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so it may not be compatible with newer mods or game versions
- Replaces textures globally, so it might conflict with other body or texture mods
- Only covers 80 NPCs, so many characters remain untouched
For Skyrim players who want a cohesive visual overhaul for many NPCs without a full game change. If you're into UNP bodies and want a quick texture upgrade, this is for you. Skip if you prefer CBBE or want gameplay alterations.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- If you use other body mods, load this one before them to avoid texture conflicts.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your Skyrim version (Classic vs Special Edition) before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Mandragorasprouts
- Version
- 1.04
- Downloads
- 132,730
- Endorsements
- 3,793
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 2/26/2017
- Updated
- 3/18/2017
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