Transform Any NPC's Appearance with Any Follower or Replacer Mod V2
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 7.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #90 of 96 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod provides an SSEEdit script that allows you to replace the appearance of any NPC with that of any follower/replacer mod. I will also provide instructions on how to use it. it’s very simple, even for those who have never used SSEEdit before. You can switch appearances in 1 minutes !
Unlike other methods that copy the appearance of an NPC from mod to another NPC, my script directly edits the mod itself and changes its functionality.
- []If it's a follower mod, my script turns that mod into one that replaces the appearance of the NPC you want.[/]
- []If it's a mod that replaces the appearance of a specific NPC, my script will modify that mod to replace the appearance of another NPC you want.
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Quick guide
1. Install your follower/replacer mod, download my script, place it in SSEEdit's Edit Scripts folder, then run SSEEdit.
2. Select the mod's plugin (the mod that contains the appearance you need) -> Non-Player Character (Actor) -> right-click on the NPC record and choose Apply Script.
3. Select "DB - Transform NPC Appearance V2", run it, and enter the BaseID of the target NPC.
4. Choose whether to use the source NPC's outfit, then click OK.
5. Exit SSEEdit and save.
6. Go to the Overwrite folder, then navigate to NPC_AssetsOutput ( if you're using MO2, with Vortex you can find it in the game directory / Data ).
7. Transfer all the files inside to the installation folder of your follower/replacer mod.
Done!
You can watch the conversion process in my video here:
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For Vortex User:
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Detailed guide
First, you will need to have SSEEdit. You can find the installation instructions here.
Download "DB - Transform NPC Appearance V2" from my mod, extract it, and then place it into the "Edit
This mod provides an SSEEdit script that lets you replace any NPC's appearance with that of any follower or replacer mod. It directly edits the mod's plugin, turning follower mods into appearance replacers or swapping which NPC a replacer affects. Includes a quick guide for beginners, with 588 endorsements and 7,952 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 588 endorsements and nearly 8k downloads, so it's got a solid track record.
- Saves you from manually copying appearance data—the script does the heavy lifting in SSEEdit.
- Works with any follower or replacer mod, giving you tons of flexibility for customizing NPC looks.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SSEEdit and some willingness to poke around in plugin files—it's not a plug-and-play mod.
- You're editing mod plugins directly, so there's a risk of breaking things if you're not careful with saves.
- The script is meant for personal use, so sharing your converted mods could get you in trouble with authors.
For Skyrim modders who want to swap NPC appearances without learning complex xEdit workflows. Also great for players who want to use a follower mod's look on a different NPC. Skip if you're looking for a simple in-game mod—this requires external tools.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure SSEEdit is installed and you know how to load your mod list—the script runs inside SSEEdit, not in-game.
- When applying the script, right-click the NPC record in the mod's plugin, not the base game's record, to avoid conflicts.
- Test the converted mod on a new save or a backup to avoid messing up your main playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- daubuoi
- Version
- 2.2.1
- Downloads
- 7,952
- Endorsements
- 588
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 11/5/2024
- Updated
- 12/28/2024
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