Smaffs Lydia High Poly Replacer or Ivy Follower
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #91 of 343 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Now includes Ivy as a Follower option if you prefer not to replace Lydia. Perks and abilities kindly put together by ff7legend (copied from my Lacey Mod)
Quote from ff7legend:
"I made Lacey a jack-of-all trades sans magic. Meaning she is effective in One-handed (Dual Wield-capable), Two-handed, Archery, Heavy Armor, Light Armor, Block, & Sneak. This means it will be left up to each individual user as to how they wish to utilize Lacey in terms of combat. She has the appropriate Offsets & set to level with the player indefinitely. No level cap whatsoever. Hope everyone enjoys Lacey given the way I set her up..."
This mod will replace only the appearance of Lydia, the Housecarl of Whiterun.
Also changes her so that she uses female animations, instead of male (why Bethesda!?)
No changes to stats/Perks have been made!
She uses your own body textures/meshes
Optional version for NON Improved Follower Dialogue users
Optional standalone follower version - Ivy
More Screenshots!!
Alternatively, Download Ivy as a Follower
Ivy comes with a summon spell (spell book is in her inventory. Take it off her and learn the spell. Is found under conjuration tree)
Skin Texture in Screenshots: REALORE SKIN ULTIMA V2
Ivy Details
Voicetype: FemaleSultry
Race: Breton
Bodytype: Uses whatever body you are using
Skin Texture: Uses whatever skin texture you are using
Weight: 100
Height: default
Combat Style: 1H, 2H, Bows, shields
Armor/Outfit: Naked as the day she was born!
You can find her in Braidwood Inn, Kynesgrove.
Installation
Recommended Installation
Install via Nexus/Vortex - If prompted, let this file overwrite any others.
When using Lydia Replacer, put towards the bottom of your load order, or at least below any other mods that would potentially alter Lydia's appearance, such as the awesome Bijin Warmaidens.
Manual Installation
IMPORTANT: If you are going to manua
This mod replaces Lydia's appearance with a high-poly version while keeping her stats and perks unchanged. It uses your body type and textures, switches her to female animations, and is ESL-flagged to save load order slots. Compatible with Improved Follower Dialogue - Lydia version.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 265 endorsements and over 6k downloads
- Keeps Lydia's gameplay role intact—pure visual upgrade, no stat changes
- ESL flag means you don't waste a load order slot
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Lydia's appearance—if you wanted new dialogue or quests, this isn't it
- Relies on your body mod setup; if you don't have one, she might look off
- Compatibility risk with other mods that alter Lydia's mesh or appearance
For Skyrim players who want a prettier Lydia without changing her role or stats. If you're already using a body mod and want her to match, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a full follower overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have a body mod installed (like CBBE or UUNP) so Lydia uses your preferred body type and textures.
- If you use Improved Follower Dialogue, grab the Lydia version patch to keep her dialogue consistent.
- Since it's ESL-flagged, you can place it anywhere in your load order, but putting it near other Lydia mods helps avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Smaffs
- Version
- 2
- Downloads
- 6,037
- Endorsements
- 265
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 6/3/2022
- Updated
- 3/21/2024
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