OregonPete's Bandit Makeover --Female Edition--
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 125 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Overview
I've always hated that the female bandits in the vanilla game are so ugly. Just because they all want to kill me doesn't mean I should also have to suffer by merely looking at them. That's why I went ahead and changed the appearance of all the female bandits I was able to find, including the ones on the island of Solstheim.
As with all my makeovers, I wanted the bandits to have a fresh and clean appearance, with no dirt, wrinkles, scars, or war paint. I mean, even if they are bandits doesn't mean they don't like to keep clean, right? And if they get wounded, wouldn't they go to a temple and let themselves get treated by a healer? So, what's with all the scars? I apologize that some of the bandits in my images still have scars. I didn't realize I had missed a few, so I went back and ensured I got them all.
Also, users will notice I have a preference for long, open hair. Sorry if I got carried away, but I couldn't help myself. LOL
Version 2. 0 (ESPFE) available!
I've decided to convert all my mods to ESPFE (ESL-flagged) versions wherever possible. This means these mods will no longer take up a slot in your load order. Please follow the instructions in the sticky post in the Posts section if you wish to update during a running game. If you're starting a new game, just install and enjoy.
I've also decided to only offer BSA versions from now on. If you need or want a version with loose files, download the Bethesda Archive Extractor and just extract the files from the BSA.
Requirements
This mod requires the Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch (USSEP). And since I was too lazy to copy over 146 different hairstyles, this mod also requires KS Hairdos.
Installation
This mod is best used with a new game so the NPCs and their inventory are initialized correctly. If inventory is missing or NPCs are running around naked, try opening the console, click on the offending NPC, and type ResetInventory.
I've uploaded a BSA version and a version with loose files. Most users will want to download the BSA version. The version with loose files is mainly for modders who use MO2. Just click the "Mod Manager Download" button and let your preferred mod manager do the work for you. If you insist on doing it manually, please use the BSA version and install it in the Data folder of your Skyrim SE installation.
Uninstallation
To uninstall, again please use your mod manager. If you're doing it manually (really?), delete the BSA and ESP files from your Data folder. If you wer
OregonPete's Bandit Makeover --Female Edition-- is a cosmetic NPC overhaul for Skyrim that changes the appearance of 146 female bandits, including those from the Dragonborn DLC. It's a popular, community-approved mod with 530 endorsements and over 17,000 downloads, last updated in December 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 530 endorsements and over 17,000 downloads.
- Covers a huge number of NPCs (146) for a single cosmetic mod.
- Targets a common annoyance—ugly female bandits—so it's a quality-of-life improvement.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects female bandits; male bandits and other NPCs are untouched.
- Cosmetic only—no gameplay or combat changes.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the same bandit NPCs or their outfits.
For Skyrim players who are tired of the vanilla female bandit faces and want a quick visual upgrade without changing gameplay. It's perfect for modders who want a more immersive, less jarring bandit appearance. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls or if you already use a comprehensive NPC replacer that covers bandits.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Place this mod early in your load order to ensure other mods that edit bandits don't overwrite its changes.
- If you use other NPC overhaul mods, check for compatibility patches or load order conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- OregonPete
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 17,101
- Endorsements
- 530
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 8/16/2021
- Updated
- 12/16/2022
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