Pandorable's NPCs - Dawnguard
⚪ 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
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #13 of 81 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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The second mod in my NPC overhaul series focuses on the Dawnguard DLC, covering NPCs from both factions as well as a few base game vampires. My goal was to give each of them fresh new looks while staying somewhat true to their original appearance and personality.
This mod is fully standalone and overhauls a total of 27 NPCs, both male and female. Just like with Pandorable's NPCs, I have kept it lightweight by having the NPCs use the skin and body mods you have installed. I've also left the NPC weights untouched for increased compatiblity with other mods. The skin textures you have installed will drastically change the looks of any NPC, so they might not look the same in your game as in my screenshots. I used bijin skin for females, and SoS and dizona for males.
LEGENDARY EDITION
COMPATIBILITY
This mod is technically incompatible with any mod that edits the same NPCs, but most NPC overhauls can be used together without issues. Just like with my previous replacer mod, I have avoided any NPCs covered by the Bijin series so that they could be used together without issues.
I haven't tried myself yet, but this mod should be perfectly fine to merge if you want to save a plugin slot.
INSTALLATION & REQUIREMENTS
Install using a mod manager of your choice or manually extract the contents to your Data folder.
FAQ
Q: Help, the faces are messed up!
A: Rearrange your load order, put this mod near the bottom, or reinstall. Also make sure you have downloaded the correct version. 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 some troubleshooting on your own first!
Q: Can you add/change/remove this?
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.
Q: Why didn't you do this NPC?
A: Short answer; I didn't feel like it. Long answer; I usually have a clear image in my head of how I think each character should look, often based on their personality, original appearance or an idea. However, there were some characters that I simply didn't have a vision for, and I'd rather not force it and make something that doesn't feel quite right.
Q: What about Serana and Valerica?
A: I have now released them separately.
Q: Can I request an NPC?
A: Not this time. There aren't any more vampire/Dawn
Pandorable's NPCs - Dawnguard is a cosmetic overhaul that replaces the default appearances of Dawnguard NPCs in Skyrim's Dawnguard DLC, making them more attractive and less 'ugly.' With 24,000 endorsements and 3.8 million downloads, it's a highly popular mod for players who want visual improvements to NPCs without changing gameplay. Last updated in November 2022, it remains a go-to choice for enhancing the Dawnguard faction's look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 24,000 endorsements — this is a mod people trust.
- Huge player base (3.8 million downloads) — you know it works for most people.
- Simple cosmetic fix — if you hate the vanilla Dawnguard faces, this is your answer.
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers Dawnguard NPCs — if you want other factions overhauled, you'll need other mods.
- Last updated in 2022 — might have minor conflicts with newer mods or patches.
- No detailed feature list — you get what you see, but don't expect extra options like hair physics.
For Skyrim players who want to make the Dawnguard NPCs look better without changing gameplay. If you're tired of the vanilla faces and want a quick, trusted fix, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or overhauls beyond Dawnguard.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install — it's a simple drag-and-drop.
- Load order usually doesn't matter for pure cosmetic mods, but place it after other NPC overhauls to avoid conflicts.
- Check if you have other mods that edit the same NPCs — if so, use a compatibility patch if available.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Pandorable
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 3,775,905
- Endorsements
- 24,000
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 3/13/2019
- Updated
- 11/10/2022
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