Nihility Series - Serana Visual Overhaul Hair Fix
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #94 of 206 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This patch is intended for users experiencing an issue where Serana is not utilizing the HDT-SMP Hair Wig.
Compatibility:
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[]Compatible with both vanilla and custom setups.
How It Works:
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Load Order:
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[]Any mod
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]Nihility Series - Serana Visual Overhaul[]This Mod (place it directly after the Serana Visual Overhaul)
[]Any other mods
This patch fixes an issue where Serana fails to equip the HDT-SMP Hair Wig from the Nihility Series - Serana Visual Overhaul. It uses a lightweight script that runs for about one second on load to check and equip the wig. Compatible with vanilla and custom setups, it must be placed directly after the main overhaul in your load order.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Targeted fix for a specific issue, so it does exactly what it says
- Lightweight script that only runs for about a second, so minimal performance impact
- Community-tested with 129 endorsements and nearly 9k downloads
⚠️ Cons
- Only useful if you use the Nihility Series - Serana Visual Overhaul and have the HDT-SMP wig issue
- Requires careful load order placement, which can be tricky for mod list managers
- Potential compatibility risk with other mods that alter Serana's appearance or equipment
For Skyrim players who use the Nihility Series - Serana Visual Overhaul and have noticed Serana isn't using the HDT-SMP wig. If you don't have that issue or don't use that overhaul, this patch is unnecessary. Skip if you're not experiencing the bug or don't use HDT-SMP wigs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place this mod directly after the Nihility Series - Serana Visual Overhaul in your load order, as specified in the description.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, use the 'After' rule to ensure correct placement.
- Make sure you have HDT-SMP installed and working, as the wig relies on it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Ivy
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 8,969
- Endorsements
- 129
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 1/19/2025
- Updated
- 4/8/2025
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