Serana - Daughter of Coldharbour
⚪ 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.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 121 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
Serana replacers are a dime a dozen out there on the Nexus. I wanted to create my own version of her without being just like every other replacers out there. So I make a replacer for her that is modeled after Serana's voice actress Laura Bailey which hasn't ever really been done that I've seen. It's not a 1:1 replica of her or anything, but its about as close as I can get within the confines of Racemenu. My goal was to create a Serana that looked human (or previously human) and I figured modeling her after the features of her voice actress conveyed that quite well.
EDIT: The latest 2. 0 version has been uploaded and it brings a complete rework of this project. The previous version had way too small of a head. I tried to edit it to look better but ultimately decided to completely start again from scratch. The scale looks much better now.
Requirements
RaceMenu (to make the hood hair the correct color)
Expressive Facial Animation Female
Lamae's Gaze (if using the Vampire Eyes version) The eye meshes were edited to reference the glow map from this mod.
The mod was designed with the version of the High Poly Head that was made to work with Expressive Facial Animation. Using this mod without Expressive Facial Animations installed can cause issues such as mouth clipping or eyes looking odd. It's not a hard requirement but to avoid any issues you should have it installed.
Features
High Poly Head and Vanilla hair thanks to KouLeifoh (you can check out his work on Vector Plexus)Laura Bailey
5 Different versions, one KS Hair version, one vanilla hairstyle version, one vampire eyes version for each of those hairstyles, and one alternate appearance version.
Hood hair - hair under the hood matches the hairstyle version you install. I've also slightly slimmed down the shape of the hood.
Mod Suggestions (to make it look like screenshots, they're not requirements)
I have left the faces, bodies, and eyes to use whatever textures you have (if any) installed because everyone's preference is different. That being said, for best results these are the mods the replacer was designed with and I highly recommend them.
Tempered Skins for Females (I used the young rough version)
Superior Lore-friendly Hair (rough version)
Brows (just for retextures))
Authentic Eyes
Install with a Mod Manager (Recommended)
Uninstall with a Mod Manager
This mod would be a pain in the ass to uninstall without one
Below anything that overwrites the same NPCs until a patc
Serana - Daughter of Coldharbour is a high-poly visual overhaul for Skyrim's Serana, modeled after her voice actress Laura Bailey. It replaces her default appearance with a more detailed, realistic look. This cosmetic mod is for players who want a more lifelike Serana without changing her personality or quests.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,121 endorsements and over 53k downloads
- Gives Serana a fresh, realistic look that matches her voice actress
- Simple cosmetic mod that doesn't mess with her quests or dialogue
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other mods
- High-poly meshes can be performance-heavy on lower-end systems
- May conflict with other Serana appearance overhauls or body mods
For Skyrim players who want a more realistic and detailed Serana, especially fans of Laura Bailey. If you're happy with vanilla Serana or prefer a more stylized look, this isn't for you. It's purely cosmetic, so skip if you want gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check if you have other mods that alter Serana's appearance and load this one after them to avoid conflicts.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, make sure you download the correct version for your game.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Southpawe
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 53,832
- Endorsements
- 1,121
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 1/23/2021
- Updated
- 9/27/2021
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