Project Cougar - Hilde from Riverwood
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🖼️ Gallery (5 images)
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #61 of 81 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
PROJECT COUGAR presents:
Hilde
Project Cougar is a mod collaboration by NightmareZone and Canliberk for the wonderful Immersive & Adult collection.
Our vision is to replace the elder women of Skyrim to be better looking but still mature.
No scary melted wax ladies.
No more ugly granny hats.
Skyrim belongs to the Cougars now.
This mod will replace Hilde (Riverwood)
It's a light Plugin so it won't eat into your limit.
She has her own face details, but she will have the skin you have installed.
If you enjoy this series, be sure to Track and Endorse!
NightmareZone@PATREON
Canliberk@PATREON
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INSTALL:
There are two versions now available under main files (see gallery for example of changes).
Download whichever one you prefer, and then install.
IMPORTANT - for those updating from 1. 1 to 2. 0:
You will need to regenerate/fix any patches which affect this mod. There are changes in the esp to reduce the chance of random conflicts and also to make it much simpler for users to merge the .esps if they wish to do so (eg. VR users). The original cougar file will remain on Nexus untouched and still fully supported by us - updating isn't necessary if you do not want to. But if you do, be aware that a patch for 1. 1 won't work the same with 2. 0. I know it's sort of a pain and I apologize! This will be the only update of this nature for this mod, and it's really for the best in terms of avoiding compatibility issues, even if it's briefly inconvenient. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
MORE FROM PROJECT COUGAR:
Bergritte Battleborn
Olava the Feeble
Lillith Maiden-Loom
Tilma the Haggard
Hilde from Riverwood
Grelod the Kind
Idgrod Ravencrone
Inge Six-Fingers
Hafjorg from Elgrim's Elixirs
Helgird from Windhelm
NITHI NPC ENHANCEMENT
THIEVES GUILD
THE COMPANIONS
IMMERSIVE AND ADULT COLLECTION HERE.
Want loads of mods but don't want to spend hours on getting everything working just right?
Immersive & Adult will take care of that. You can also find the SFW version "Immersive and Pure" here.
And join in over on the lively Immersive Collection on Discord
A standalone visual replacement for Hilde from Riverwood, this mod swaps her default appearance for a 'Cougar' style. With 2,506 endorsements and 1.2M downloads, it's a popular cosmetic NPC overhaul. Last updated January 2023, it remains a go-to for players wanting a more mature look for this minor character.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (1.2M) shows it's a fan favorite for NPC tweaks.
- Standalone design means it won't conflict with other visual overhauls.
- Simple, focused mod—does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2023—may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or DLC.
- Only affects one minor NPC, so impact is limited if you're looking for broader changes.
For Skyrim players who want to give Hilde a more mature, 'cougar' aesthetic without overhauling the whole game. It's perfect for those who enjoy small, targeted NPC tweaks and have a soft spot for Riverwood's residents. Skip if you're after major visual overhauls or gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's standalone, you can safely install it with a mod manager like Vortex or MO2—just download and enable.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, make sure to grab the correct version for your game (the mod page should specify).
- Load order rarely matters for standalone NPC replacers, but placing it after other NPC mods ensures its look takes priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- PROJECT COUGAR
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 1,192,526
- Endorsements
- 2,506
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 8/19/2022
- Updated
- 1/27/2023
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