Serana Hood Fix

⭐ ⭐ (671 endorsements) 📥 12,192 downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 10/27/2016
⚪ Last updated 2016

By ThinkerTinker · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/29/2016 📅 Created: 10/27/2016
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 5.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #19 of 56 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Background

The vanilla behavior makes it so that Serana equips her default hood almost all the time and attempting to remove it only results in it being added to her inventory again - along with a number of other unpredictable behaviors. This can be really annoying when trying to make Serana wear custom armor (specifically helmet/hoods) sets. I, ThinkerTinker, have come up with a way to really improve the behavior of Serana in a way that stays friendly to her needs as a vampire but also makes her less stubborn.

Features

  • []If Serana has no head piece at all in her inventory ever, she won't wear anything on her head. To achieve this, you'll have to remove the SeranaHood using the console. This is unnecessary now though, and if you did you'd have to get it back by the using the console too. Instead, just achieve the behavior you really want from the other options now! []If Serana has only her Serana Hood in her inventory she will equip it and unequip it as necessary. It is now only equipped while not indoors and when the sun is out (between the hours of 7 AM and 7 PM roughly) []If Serana has any other head gear in her inventory she will equip that and wear it constantly. This isn't exactly desired because some 0-armor rating clothing would be nice to have her unequip when not needed but its the best I can do without a script extender at the moment. []If Serana has multiple head pieces in her inventory but you want her to wear just one particular one I can't guarantee anything. I recommend just leaving her solely with whatever head piece you want her to wear and assuming the behavior listed above

Performance

This mod is simply an edit of a vanilla script and only adjusts about 20 lines or so of code. It uses no new time- or event-driven packages and is built entirely on the updates that already occur with Serana. The time feature uses the built-in game function GetCurrentGameTime() and only calls the function with the rest of the Update function already attached to Serana. Given the update interval for this script to run, you may notice around a 20 second delay in Serana equipping or unequipping her hood if need be. Rest assured, she'll do it right if you wait a couple seconds! More on point, this will not bog down any saves or negatively affect the uninstallation/installation of this mod mid-game.

Requirements

Dawnguard

Installation

[*]This mod comes as a loose script (that may change to the bsa f
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Serana Hood Fix is a small script edit that changes how Serana equips her default hood in Skyrim. It stops the vanilla behavior where she constantly re-equips her hood, allowing her to wear custom headgear instead. The mod offers three behaviors: no headgear, hood only during daylight, or constant custom headgear. It's a lightweight fix with 671 endorsements, last updated in 2016.

✨ Key Features

Stops Serana from constantly re-equipping her default hood, fixing the vanilla issue where removing it causes unpredictable behavior.
If Serana has no head piece in her inventory, she will never wear anything on her head.
If Serana has only her default hood, she equips it only when outdoors and during daylight hours (roughly 7 AM to 7 PM).
If Serana has any other head gear, she equips it constantly, though this may not be ideal for 0-armor clothing.
Lightweight script edit that modifies about 20 lines of vanilla code, using no new time- or event-driven packages.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 671 endorsements and over 12k downloads, so it's a proven fix.
  • Tiny script edit that won't hurt performance—no new packages or events, just tweaks to existing updates.
  • Gives you real control over Serana's headgear, which is a lifesaver if you're trying to dress her in custom armor.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2016, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or other mods that alter Serana's scripts.
  • If you give Serana multiple head pieces, the mod can't guarantee which one she'll wear—you have to manage her inventory carefully.
  • The 'constant wear' behavior for custom headgear means she'll keep it on even indoors, which might look odd for some outfits.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who are tired of Serana stubbornly re-equipping her hood and want to dress her in custom armor or helmets. It's perfect for roleplayers and modders who want more control over follower appearance. Skip if you don't care about Serana's headgear or if you're on a heavily modded setup where script conflicts could be an issue.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you want Serana to wear no hood, remove the SeranaHood item from her inventory via console (e.g., 'removeitem xx002B74' where xx is the mod's load order) to trigger the no-headgear behavior.
  • To get the hood back, use the console to add it again—the mod's behavior is based on what's in her inventory.
  • If you're using a mod manager, make sure this mod loads after any mods that change Serana's default outfit to avoid conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
ThinkerTinker
Version
2.0
Downloads
12,192
Endorsements
671
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
10/27/2016
Updated
10/29/2016

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