Shirley - Standalone Follower SE

⭐ ⭐ (356 endorsements) 📥 9,178 downloads 📌 v4.2 📅 5/16/2020
⚪ Last updated 2022

By namida1126 · Followers & Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/22/2022 📅 Created: 5/16/2020
⚠️ Install Order · 5 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 ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #122 of 380 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

HOW TO FIND HER:

The Drunken Huntsman in Whiterun

Information

Class---Combat Ranger

Combat style---An archer who can cause dual wielding attacks and summon two special spriggans.

Race---High Elf(only in v4. 0;for v3. 0 and lower she is a nord)

Marriageable

Update in 5/8/2020About v4. 0

1. Improvement

Now Shirley can summon two powerful spriggans.

Add a default hair style.

2. Modify perks:

Quick Shot---Can draw a bow 30%-->90% faster.

Deft Movement---10%-->50% chance of avoiding all damage from a melee attack while wearing all Light Armor: head, chest, hands, feet.

3. Add perks:

Dual Savagery---Dual wielding power attacks do 50% bonus damage.

Twin Souls---Be able to have two atronachs or reanimated zombies.

Atromancy---Double duration for conjured Atronachs.

4. Add several weapons

Shirley Ebony Bow of Blood ×1---Absorb 100 points of health

Shirley Ebony Sword of Blood ×1---Absorb 100 points of health

Shirley Ebony Sword of Shock ×1---100 points of lightning damage

Shirley Ebony Arrow ×1200---60 points damage

5. Fix bugs:

Malformed feet

The Color difference between the neck and body

Update in 5/7/2020

About v3. 0

1. Add one spell to summon a spriggan for 10 min.

2. Add a combat style consisting of ranger ,summoner and dual flurry.

3. Add perks:

Overdraw---Bows do twice as much damage.

Critical Shot---20% chance of critical hit that does 50% more critical damage.

Bullseye---50% chance of paralyzing the target for a few seconds.

Power Shot---Arrows stagger all but the largest opponents 50% of the time.

Ranger---Able to move faster with a drawn bow.

Quick Shot---Can draw a bow 30% faster.

Fire Enchanter---Fire enchantments on weapons and armor are 25% stronger

Insightful Enchanter---Skill enchantments on armor are 25% stronger

Frost Enchanter---Frost enchantments on weapons and armor are 25% stronger

Storm Enchanter---Shock enchantments on weapons and armor are 25% stronger

Corpus Enchanter---Health, magicka and stamina enchantments on armor are 25% stronger

Agile Defender---Increase armor rating for Light armor by 100%.

Deft Movement---10% chance of avoiding all damage from a melee attack while wearing all Light Armor: head, chest, hands, feet.

Armsman---One-handed weapons do twice as much damage.

Dual Flurry---Dual wielding attacks are 35% faster.

Bladesman---Attacks with swords have a 20% chance of doing critical damage.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Shirley is a standalone follower mod for Skyrim Special Edition, adding a High Elf combat ranger found in The Drunken Huntsman in Whiterun. She specializes in archery, dual wielding, and summoning spriggans, and is marriageable. The mod includes custom perks, weapons, and bug fixes, with the latest update improving her combat abilities.

✨ Key Features

Adds Shirley, a standalone High Elf follower (Nord in versions 3.0 and lower) who is marriageable.
Combat style focuses on archery, dual wielding, and summoning two special spriggans.
Includes custom perks like Quick Shot (draw bow 90% faster), Deft Movement (50% dodge chance in light armor), and Twin Souls (two atronachs or reanimated zombies).
Provides unique weapons: Ebony Bow of Blood (absorbs 100 health), Ebony Sword of Blood (absorbs 100 health), Ebony Sword of Shock (100 lightning damage), and 1200 Ebony Arrows (60 damage).
Fixes bugs including malformed feet and neck/body color mismatch.
Found in The Drunken Huntsman in Whiterun.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community support with 356 endorsements and over 9,000 downloads.
  • Unique combat setup: archer, dual wielder, and summoner all in one follower.
  • Custom weapons with powerful enchantments like 100 health absorb and 100 lightning damage.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in June 2022, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches or other mods.
  • Race changes between versions (High Elf in v4.0, Nord in earlier versions) could cause inconsistencies if you upgrade mid-playthrough.
  • Potential conflicts with mods that alter follower AI or perk overhauls, given the custom perks and combat style.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a versatile follower that can handle ranged, melee, and summoning without needing multiple companions. If you're looking for a lore-friendly companion with a unique combat twist, Shirley fits the bill. Skip if you prefer followers that stay out of combat or if you're on a version older than 4.0 and want the High Elf race.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage Shirley, making it easy to uninstall if needed.
  • Check your Skyrim SE version and ensure you have the latest patches, as the mod was last updated in 2022 and may need compatibility patches.
  • If you're using other follower mods, load Shirley's mod after them to avoid conflicts with follower frameworks.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
namida1126
Version
4.2
Downloads
9,178
Endorsements
356
Category
Followers & Companions
Created
5/16/2020
Updated
6/22/2022

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