Modpocalypse NPCs - All Vanilla NPCs
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #20 of 81 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Self-Promotion
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[]My Nexus Mods
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]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.
Description
This is an appearance overhaul for all NPCs in the base game (except for children).
This includes all expansion packs, bandits, etc. It is more than 3,000 NPCs in total.
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
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[]v1 - High Poly Vanilla Hair for Males and Females
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]v2 - High Poly Vanilla Hair for Males, KS Hair for Females[]v3 - KS Hair for Males and Females
[]v4 - KS Hair for Males, KS Hair Physics for Females (beta version on patreon)
Hard Requirements
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[]Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch
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]Modpocalypse NPCs - ResourcesSoft Requirements
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[]Expressive Facegen Morphs SE
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]Expressive Facial Animation -Female Edition- - Expressive Facial Animation -Male Edition-
Mod Creation Process
I am working on a script that automatically improves the appearances of NPCs in a semi-random way. I didn't create any of these manually.
All FaceGen was created using the Creation Kit.
This means that users who know how can use the ESP to export their own FaceGen using their own load order if they want to.
Load Order & Compatibility Patches
Please use Automatic Compatibility Patch Creation Script (xEdit) to create your own patches.
Because this mod was created using a script, the EditorIDs will change every time I upload a new version.
In other words, compatibility patches will only work for specific versions of the mod.
For this reason, I strongly recommend using the automatic patcher instead of creating them manually.
The load order of the meshes/textures on the left side of Mod Organizer 2 should match the ESP data on the right side.
If you get the infamous "black face bug", it means there is a mod conflict in your load order, and you didn't patch it correctly.
It should be compatible with all body and texture replacers.
If you are also using another NPC overhaul (
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[]Expressive Facegen Morphs SE
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[]Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch
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[]v1 - High Poly Vanilla Hair for Males and Females
Modpocalypse NPCs - All Vanilla NPCs overhauls the visual appearance of every NPC in the base game. With 6,334 endorsements and 2.5 million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a unified visual upgrade. Last updated in August 2021, it remains a staple for visual modding.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (6,334 endorsements) — this is a mod people swear by.
- Massive adoption (2.5M downloads) means it's been tested by tons of players.
- One-stop solution: covers all vanilla NPCs, so you don't need multiple mods.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 — may not be fully compatible with the latest game patches.
- Visual overhauls can be subjective — you might not like the art style.
For players who want a consistent visual upgrade for all vanilla NPCs without hunting for individual mods. If you're into immersion and character aesthetics, this is a solid pick. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly or minimal changes — this mod likely makes everyone look noticeably different.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's screenshots to see if the art style matches your taste before installing.
- Since it's a visual overhaul, make sure you have the required game version or use a mod manager to handle compatibility.
- If you're using other NPC mods, load order matters — place this one appropriately to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- ModpocalypseGaming
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 2,505,363
- Endorsements
- 6,334
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 8/24/2021
- Updated
- 8/24/2021
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