Van's SE Kaidan Replacer - with Body and Face Addons
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #251 of 314 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
About:
I am a huge fan of Liv Templeton’s Kaidan 2 mod and I decided to change his appearance to fit my aesthetic. After posting some screenshots, a few people liked it and requested that I share it, so here it is! This mod is a complete visual overhaul for Kaidan and has plenty of options to fit your personal tastes. It includes:
Three Warpaint Options:
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[]Original - A high resolution version of Kaidan's Original Warpaint from Vanilla Warpaints Absolution.
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]Warpaint 1 - A mashup of a custom-made warpaint with a Vanilla Warpaints Absolution overlay.[]Warpaint 2 - A mashup of a custom-made warpaint with a Community Overlays 2 overlay.
Three Body Shape Options:
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[]SOS Full - Requires SOS Full and Tempered Skins for Males
[]SOS Light - Requires SOS Light (either the main SOS Light mod or the Tempered Skins version will work)
[]NeverNude - Completely standalone. Includes assets from Vitruvia, Males of Skyrim, and El Mens Underwear.
Three Body Texture Options:
* All of the options include high quality versions of Kaidan's wounded and scarred body textures. He will now keep his scars even after you heal him and/or remove his clothing.
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[]Clean - A high quality version of Kaidan's original body.
[]Tattoos - A high quality version of Kaidan's body with added tattoos.
[]More Tattoos - A high quality version of Kaidan's body with even more tattoos.
Two Face Texture Options:
[]Tempered Skins for Males by traa108
[]Fine Face Texture
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[]Clean - A high quality version of Kaidan's original body.
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[]SOS Full - Requires SOS Full and Tempered Skins for Males
Van's SE Kaidan Replacer is a high-poly visual overhaul for the Kaidan 2 follower mod, offering multiple body, warpaint, and texture options. All files are ESPFE, making it a lightweight choice for Skyrim Special Edition players who want to customize Kaidan's appearance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 443 endorsements and over 10k downloads
- ESPFE files keep your load order clean and don't eat up plugin slots
- Plenty of customization for Kaidan's look with body, warpaint, and texture choices
⚠️ Cons
- Requires the Kaidan 2 mod to work, so you'll need to grab that first
- Last updated in October 2022, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates
- High poly meshes could impact performance on lower-end systems
For Skyrim players who use the Kaidan 2 follower mod and want to give him a fresh, high-poly look with plenty of customization options. If you're not using Kaidan 2, this mod isn't for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Kaidan 2 installed first, as this replacer won't work without it.
- Since the files are ESPFE, you can safely install with a mod manager and not worry about hitting the plugin limit.
- Check the mod page for preview images to see which body and warpaint options you prefer before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Van
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 10,596
- Endorsements
- 443
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 7/29/2021
- Updated
- 10/6/2022
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