Pandorable's 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
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #9 of 81 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
ABOUT
An NPC overhaul with the goal to enhance some of the female NPCs while staying true to their original character. The key word here being enhance - not beautify. Some will be beautiful, others will look plain but still greatly improved from their vanilla look.
This mod is lightweight and uses the skin and body mods you have installed. I made these characters to go with the bijin skin and I highly recommend it, but it can of course be used with whatever skin texture mod you want. Below is a comparison image of the same character in three different skins to demonstrate how big of an impact your chosen skin has.
LEGENDARY EDITION
COMPATIBILITY
This mod is technically incompatible with any mod that edits the same NPCs but can still be used together with most NPC overhauls. I purposefully avoided any NPCs covered by the Bijin series and Kalilies NPCs, so that they could be used together without overlaps.
INSTALLATION & REQUIREMENTS
Install using a mod manager of your choice. Manual installation is not recommended as the mod comes with a fomod installer. No mods or DLCs are required.
FAQ
Q: Help, the faces are messed up/I have the blackface bug/the heads are bald!
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 some troubleshooting on your own first!
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. It's a lot more work than you realise, and if you aren't happy with what's provided by the community for free and you still want more customisation, you need to learn the basics of tools like xEdit and nifskope.
Q: I don't like how some of them look.
A: You can safely remove any NPC you don't want in xEdit (don't forget to also delete their facegen files!) or avoid this mod altogether.
Q: This NPC is naked!
A: That happens if you install this mod on an existing save due to a few NPC outfits being changed. It's easily fixed by opening the console, targeting the naked NPC and using the resetinventory command. To avoid this "problem" entirely, install this before starting a new playthrough.
Pandorable's NPCs is a visual overhaul that improves the appearance of 85 female NPCs in Skyrim. With over 34,000 endorsements and 5 million downloads, it's a highly popular cosmetic mod for players seeking more attractive and detailed character models. Last updated in 2021, it remains a staple for many mod lists.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (34k endorsements) — this is a proven mod.
- 5 million downloads means it's been battle-tested by tons of players.
- Gives 85 female NPCs a fresh look without touching gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 — might have compatibility issues with newer mods or game versions.
- Only covers female NPCs; male NPCs are left untouched.
- Requires a mod manager for proper installation, which might be a hurdle for beginners.
For Skyrim players who want their female NPCs to look more polished and attractive without changing gameplay. Perfect for those building a visual overhaul mod list. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or male NPC overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Load this mod after other NPC overhauls to ensure its changes take priority.
- Check the mod's compatibility notes on the Nexus page for patches with other popular mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Pandorable
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 4,974,332
- Endorsements
- 34,216
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 8/2/2018
- Updated
- 10/7/2021
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