Pandorable's Initiates
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #51 of 64 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
ABOUT
A simple replacer for the male and female Dark Brotherhood initiates. Both of them use whatever body and skin you have installed. Warpaint/tattoo options are included in the installer.
LEGENDARY EDITION
COMPATIBILITY
Technically incompatible with any mod that changes the appearance of the initiates, but works just fine with them as long as it is loaded after those mods. USSEP edits are included so no patch is needed, but I have left one edit untouched on purpose. Forwarding that edit into this mod would require USSEP as a dependency. You can forward it yourself if you wish but it's an unimportant edit that is safe to leave out.
INSTALLATION & REQUIREMENTS
Install using a mod manager of your choice or manually drag and drop the files into your data folder.
FAQ
Q: Can you add/change/remove something?
A: Not unless there is an actual problem with my mod. This is my vision and I'm happy with it. I will absolutely not make any special versions for strangers on the internet. Please keep in mind that I do this for free and I have other things to do with my time than cater to other people's specific tastes.
Q: An NPC is naked!
A: That will happen if an NPC's outfit has been edited on an existing save game, and in this mod I have removed the masked hoods on both NPCs. It's easily fixed by opening the console, targeting the naked NPC and using the resetinventory command. This is not a problem on new saves. You can easily add the hoods back in xEdit or the Creation Kit if you like, but I will not provide a hooded version.
Q: Help, they don't look right!
A: Rearrange your load order, put this mod near the bottom, or reinstall. Take a look at your load order to see if any of your other mods might be incompatible with this one. Feel free to ask for help in the comments, but please save us both some time and do s
Pandorable's Initiates is a cosmetic replacer for the two Dark Brotherhood Initiates in Skyrim, enhancing their appearance. With nearly 6,000 endorsements and over 1.2 million downloads, it's a popular choice for players who want more visually appealing followers without gameplay changes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust—1.2 million downloads and nearly 6k endorsements.
- Simple replacer that does exactly what it says, no bloat.
- Pandorable's name is a quality mark in the Skyrim modding scene.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects two NPCs—if you're not using the Dark Brotherhood, it's useless.
- No compatibility notes provided—might conflict with other mods that edit the Initiates.
- Last updated in September 2024—could be outdated for the latest Skyrim patches.
For Skyrim players who want the Dark Brotherhood Initiates to look better without overhauling the whole game. If you're a completionist who does the DB questline often, this is a must-have. Skip if you want gameplay changes or if you never touch the Brotherhood.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install—it's a simple replacer, but managing load order is easier with a manager.
- If you use other mods that alter the Initiates, place this mod after them in your load order to ensure its changes take effect.
- Check the mod page for any optional patches if you use texture overhauls that might conflict.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Pandorable
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Downloads
- 1,159,392
- Endorsements
- 5,980
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 11/29/2019
- Updated
- 9/20/2024
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