Modpocalypse NPCs - The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal

⭐ ⭐ (847 endorsements) 📥 436,091 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 11/10/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By ModpocalypseGaming · NPC

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/10/2021 📅 Created: 11/10/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 6 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 ↗
6📦 The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #2 of 84 NPC mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description

This is an appearance overhaul for the new NPCs added by the mod "The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal".

It does not include any skin or body textures... it is only an ESP + FaceGeom/FaceTint.

How the NPCs look will vary wildly depending on what other mods you have installed.

See the credits section for more information.

Versions

  • []v1 - High Poly Vanilla Hair for Males and Females

    []v2 - High Poly Vanilla Hair for Males, KS Hair for Females

    []v3 - KS Hair for Males and Females

    Hard Requirements

    • []The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal

      []Modpocalypse NPCs - Resources

      Soft Requirements

      • []Expressive Facegen Morphs SE

        []Expressive Facial Animation -Female Edition-

        []Expressive Facial Animation -Male Edition-

        Credits

        These were used in the creation of the NPCs. If you want the player's character to look like them, then you will need to download these separately.

        • []High Poly Head by KouLeifoh

          []SUEMR SSE with Bijin AIO 2019 Support by Ruhadre

          []Eyes AO Clipping Fix by Artsick

          []Double Sided Vertex Human Mouth Fix SSE by Ruhadre

          []Vanilla Makeup HD by DomainWolf

          []Vanilla Warpaints Absolution by DomainWolf

          []KS Hairdos SSE by Kalilies

          []Salt and Wind - Rough Hair for KS Hairdos SE

          []KS Hairdos - HDT SMP (Physics)

          Self-Promotion

          • []My Nexus Mods

            []My Modding Website

            []My YouTube Channel

          • My Patreon

            I try to upload most of my mods to the Nexus.

            However, some are only available on Patreon for one reason or another.

            Sorry for any inconvenience.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod overhauls the appearances of NPCs introduced by The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal, a popular quest mod. With 847 endorsements and over 436k downloads, it's a well-received cosmetic enhancement for players who want more polished character models. Last updated in 2021, it remains a solid choice for visual consistency.

✨ Key Features

Appearance overhaul for NPCs added by The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal
High community approval with 847 endorsements
Over 436,000 downloads indicate widespread use

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 847 endorsements—clearly a fan favorite
  • Massive download count (436k) shows it's been tried and tested by many
  • Fills a specific niche: makes Gray Cowl NPCs look better without changing gameplay

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021—may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or other mods
  • Requires The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal to be installed, so it's useless without that mod
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal and want those NPCs to look more polished. If you're a completionist who cares about visual consistency, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't use that quest mod or prefer gameplay over cosmetics.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have The Gray Cowl of Nocturnal installed first, or this mod won't do anything.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage load order easily.
  • Check the mod's posts section for any compatibility notes or patches if you're using other NPC overhauls.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
ModpocalypseGaming
Version
1.0
Downloads
436,091
Endorsements
847
Category
NPC
Created
11/10/2021
Updated
11/10/2021

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