Tania the Hermit Redux - MXT's High Poly Replacer or Follower with Racemenu Preset
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #45 of 343 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Replacer Installation Instructions:
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[]Install Tania the Hermit - Bijin Version, UNP or CBBE.
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]Overwrite with the Head and Makeup mod.
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(Optional) Overwrite with the Zhizhen Skin file. (pick either CBBE or UNP)
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Done!
MXT Dania (Vanilla Follower) Installation Instructions:
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Choose Bijin, Zhizhen or User body version, and install.
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]Go to MXT's Resource Pool page.
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Install 1 main file.
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Done!
Remember to match files correctly. (User body vs CBBE/BHUNP)
Dania is located in the same place as Tania; Whiterun - Temple of Kynareth.
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All screenshots taken with MESH2 ENB by some awesome dude!
Technical info
For the replacer:
Download and install the Bijin Version from the Tania the Hermit page and not the Original Version; otherwise you won't get the same skin as the screenshots. Or pick Original if you want, the files here will still work. Make sure you pick the right body.
The Head and Makeup file replaces the facegeom.nif and facegen tint files; also comes with the replacement textures and replacement head TRI files for the high poly head. The ESP is entirely untouched. If you have any issues with removing ears,, follower problems etc please do not post here, go to the base mod and look for answers.
The Zhizhen skin variants just replace the head, body and hand textures.
Needless to say, everything is safe to uninstall at any time.
If you have problems after removing, please just go get Save Unbaker to get pesky facegen / weight etc data out of your save files. You're welcome.
If you hate the new makeup, you can delete the "000073c6.dds" file from my overwrite's textures/character/actor/.../hermit.esp/ folder and it will revert to her original makeup.
For the follower:
The Zhizhen or Bijin Skin files work on both CBBE and BHUNP; just choose the skin here.
Choose the body in MXT's Resource Pool.
User body downloaders will still need the Resource Pool's User Body files, because the brows and head TRI files are there.
Dania the Hobo has the exact same face as the screenshots, but with all custom AI removed; she is a basic follower with FemaleYoungEager voice. Her combat AI is csHumanMissile (
This mod enhances Tania the Hermit with high-poly visuals, offering an optional Zhizhen Skin variant and a Racemenu preset. It also includes an optional vanilla follower version. With 173 endorsements and over 6,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking improved appearance for this companion.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 173 endorsements and over 6,000 downloads
- Gives Tania a high-poly makeover, so she fits in with modern Skyrim visuals
- Flexible options: Zhizhen Skin variant and a standalone follower version
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Racemenu for the preset, so you'll need to grab that separately
- High-poly meshes can be performance-heavy on weaker rigs
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter Tania's appearance or AI
For Skyrim players who love Tania the Hermit but want her to look more detailed and modern. Also great if you want a standalone follower with high-poly visuals. Skip if you're not into visual overhauls or prefer lightweight mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to avoid overwriting Tania's original files
- If you're using the Racemenu preset, make sure to load it in the sculpt tab after installing
- Check your VRAM usage if you notice stuttering—high-poly meshes can be demanding
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- maxiteo
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Downloads
- 6,215
- Endorsements
- 173
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 1/25/2025
- Updated
- 3/23/2025
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