Serana - standalone COTR replacer (Vanilla-inspired)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #96 of 125 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A simple vanilla-inspired standalone Serana replacer based on COTR, but without any of the requirements.
Tested on 1. 6. 1170
ESP flagged as ESL
Requirements: none
Vanilla Nord race
Additional options:
Default vampire teeth and eyes
Cured vampirism version with human teeth and eyes
Vampire eyes - three options
Skin complexions - two options, applicable to vampire or cured vampirism versions
An alternate makeup option
Valerica addon - she will use the same eyes option you choose for Serana
FOMOD currently only available for version 2. 0 - kindly provided by SeekingAsy1um
New COTR expression morphs configs - kindly provided by draqqable
Made with CBBE, compatible with BnP - Female Skin, otherwise possible to have neck seam with other body textures
Links to mugshots and my other mods
How To Make A Skyrim NPC Replacer Using COTR
BodySlide and Outfit Studio
High Poly COTR
COTR Overhaul
BnP - COTR Teeth Overhaul
BnP - COtR faces
DDS WORKSHOP
Even More Eyes
Kalilies Brows
Eyebrows from Facial Hair by Khisartin - Standalone
KS Hairdos SSE
SC - KS Hairdos Retextured
Credits for BnP - Female Skin, granted by Khisartin:
Rxkx22, Zonzai, Seren4XX and Shiva182
TheMilkDrinker
Ousnius and Caliente
Donnerwetter
Betterbecause
Tigersan-wolverinehowlett
TheFriedturkey
M4mk203 aka Trixter
Bakafactory and Haeun
COCO - Daymarr
Nikoli grimm
Anini n Regenbot03
Hello Santa
ShinglesCat
Femshepping
A vanilla-inspired standalone Serana replacer based on COTR, but without any of the requirements. It offers multiple options for eyes, skin, and makeup, plus a Valerica addon. Designed to match the higher-poly aesthetic of other NPC overhauls, and tested on Skyrim version 1.6.1170.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- No COTR dependency means less mod bloat and easier install
- Lots of customization: eyes, skin, makeup, and a Valerica addon
- Community-tested on 1.6.1170 with 88 endorsements and 14k downloads
⚠️ Cons
- No HDT-SMP hair physics included, so you'll need to add wigs for that
- Neck seam risk if you don't use BnP - Female Skin textures
- FOMOD only available for version 2.0, so older versions need manual install
For Skyrim players who want a high-quality Serana replacer without the hassle of COTR dependencies. If you're already using Men of Skyrim Refined or True Sons Of Skyrim Refined, this matches that aesthetic. Skip if you want a lore-friendly or more traditional Serana look.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install the FOMOD version for easy option selection.
- If you're not using BnP - Female Skin, be prepared to check for neck seams and possibly use a skin texture replacer.
- For hair physics, consider adding wigs from Vanilla Hair Remake or KS Hairdos SMP, as the mod doesn't include HDT-SMP.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Kai
- Version
- 2.2
- Downloads
- 14,489
- Endorsements
- 88
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 7/28/2025
- Updated
- 2/21/2026
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