SR Serana Replace - Renewal (option - Fixed crossed arms animation)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,822 endorsements) 📥 808,063 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 10/3/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By saltmaxwellpshk · Followers & Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/3/2021 📅 Created: 10/3/2021
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #17 of 44 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This Mod changes the appearances of Serana.

SR Serana Replace - Renewal version (ESL flag)

Fixed an issue where the shoulders were too wide in the crossed arms animation.

Changes to serana-only and shared arm animations. only serana is affected(Using DAR).

This is not necessary if you do not use option.

Dynamic Animation Replacer

Type:Stand alone

BodyType:CBBE or UNP

head size and neck length are adjusted in "Data\meshes\actors\character\Serana\skeleton_female.nif".

・Please drag and drop to Mod Manager.

・Install or Uninstall using any Mod Manager

-- If there is a neck gap on the character --

1. Open console and click Serana.

2. Type "setnpcweight 50".

3. Neck seam will be fixed but the character face will be broken, so type "disable" and "enable" to reset once.

--If the character's face gets black or dark--

・Check the load order(Use LOOT or move their esp to the bottom manually).

・Reinstall by overwriting all.

・Check the Mods related to Serana.

・maybe the this mod plugin is disabled. Please enable it in mod manager or in game.

1. Copy the following 2 body mesh which you want to use from body mod.

If you want to use the same body as player character, please copy from

Data/meshes/actors/character/character assets/here

femalebody_0

femalebody_1

2. Overwrite her body mesh files where Data/meshes/actors/character/Serana/here by 's files.

Copy and overwrite the following files too if her hands and feet have any seams

femalefeet_0

femalefeet_1

femalehands_0

femalehands_1

You have to change textures as well by yourself if you want to use the

special body that doesn't correspond to UNP or CBBE textures.

All characters have own textures where

Data/textures/actors/character/Serana/here, so you just replace these files if you want to change.

You can use these ways for all the standalone characters in skyrim.

(reference source : Seranaholic by rxkx22 - Ported to SSE by bchick3 and elrizzo)

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod replaces Serana's appearance in Skyrim, offering a renewal version with an ESL flag. It specifically fixes overly wide shoulders in the crossed arms animation. With 1,822 endorsements and over 800k downloads, it's a popular cosmetic overhaul for Serana.

✨ Key Features

Changes Serana's appearance with a renewal version
ESL flag for efficient plugin management
Fixes the crossed arms animation where shoulders were too wide

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 1,822 endorsements and 808k downloads
  • ESL flag means it won't count toward your plugin limit
  • Directly addresses a visual glitch in the crossed arms animation

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches
  • Only fixes one animation issue; other potential glitches may remain
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a refreshed look for Serana without heavy gameplay changes. Ideal for those who value visual polish and have noticed the crossed arms shoulder issue. Skip if you're looking for a complete follower overhaul with new dialogue or quests.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's ESL-flagged, you can safely add it to your load order without worrying about the 255 plugin limit.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
  • If you're using other Serana appearance mods, load this one after them to ensure its changes take priority.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
saltmaxwellpshk
Version
1.1
Downloads
808,063
Endorsements
1,822
Category
Followers & Companions
Created
10/3/2021
Updated
10/3/2021

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