Shandi follower replacer CBBE BHUNP

⭐ ⭐ (501 endorsements) 📥 8,677 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 8/18/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Farodadestin · Followers & Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/18/2022 📅 Created: 8/18/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 7 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 CBBE Find it →
7📦 BHUNP Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 5.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #212 of 380 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Background: Shandi an assassin from the dark brotherhood that do some inteligence in the outside world. She is one of the preffered of Astrid, her advanced sneak habilities and assassination skills make her a deadly weapon that brings the dark brotherhood that fearsome reputation. As a child her parents were killed by Astrid, Shandi at her young age give fight to her so she decided to adopt her for be a member of the dark brotherhood. Soon she learnt advanced assassination skills from Astrid who take advantage of her young age to perform killings without suspiction. Now she is a grown woman and Astrid call her for a new mission, Night mother has tell her that a new assassin with great powers will appear and he will bring back the brotherhood to its glory days again so Shandi now has to look for him/her and convince to join the dark brotherhood showing her dsipotition to help.

_20 years old

_Light armor

_Levels with you

_If you saw my post on media (with the music video) you will note that she loves to sneak. She is silent like a ghost and she is able to perform sneak killings easily, i will give you instructions how to use it:

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1_ She will perform silent kills once you have the detect life spell, if you don't have it she will have a copy on her inventory.

2_Put at mid distance of your enemies, crouch and draw your hands. Then cast the spell and she will automatically look foes to perform silent kills.

3_She will look for enemies once you draw weapons and she will cancel the attack when you sheathe your hands or weapons

_Also she is great at one handed swords, dual weild, and great with bows

_Armor can be improved at the workbench

_She also has a vampire form with a destruction, conjuring build with bats cloak (no assassination skills)

She will wait for you at windpeak inn in Dawnstar wearing this clothes:

To change her clothes you can use any follower tweaker mod (recomended) or console command (not recommended). If you want to build clothes for her or change her weight you will need her EAR BHUNP CBBE 3BA bodyslide (dibellian symmetry). Also you have multiple replacers for the most famous warmaidens of skyrim.

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Shandi follower replacer adds a custom Nord assassin follower to Skyrim, found at Windpeak Inn in Dawnstar. She levels with you, specializes in sneak, one-handed, dual wield, and bows, and has a unique silent kill mechanic using Detect Life. Includes a vampire form with destruction and conjuration. 501 endorsements, last updated August 2022.

✨ Key Features

Adds Shandi, a Nord assassin follower who levels with the player
Unique silent kill mechanic: cast Detect Life, she automatically targets enemies for stealth kills
Skilled in one-handed, dual wielding, and bows
Includes a vampire form with destruction and conjuration build
Armor can be improved at a workbench
Found at Windpeak Inn in Dawnstar

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 501 endorsements and over 8.6k downloads
  • Unique follower with a custom stealth kill system that adds tactical depth
  • Dual combat styles: normal assassin and vampire form, giving variety

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2022, may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
  • Requires CBBE or BHUNP body mods, so not for vanilla body users
  • Potential conflicts with other mods that alter Dawnstar or follower behavior
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a lore-friendly assassin follower with a unique stealth mechanic. Great for stealth archers or assassin builds who want a companion that complements their playstyle. Skip if you prefer vanilla followers or don't use body mods.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have CBBE or BHUNP installed before adding this mod, or Shandi may appear with missing textures.
  • To use her silent kill ability, you need the Detect Life spell; she has a copy in her inventory if you don't have it.
  • She's in Windpeak Inn in Dawnstar, so head there early if you want her as a companion.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Farodadestin
Version
1.0
Downloads
8,677
Endorsements
501
Category
Followers & Companions
Created
8/18/2022
Updated
8/18/2022

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