Kal's Marriage Candidates Portraits
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #25 of 130 Portraits mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
created by kal / kal621owo621 (2016-05-15)
+shane, emily portraits (2017-01-15)
Kal's Marriage Candidates Portraits is a portrait mod for Stardew Valley that replaces the default portraits of marriage candidates with new artwork by kal. It includes portraits for Shane and Emily, added in a 2017 update. With nearly 4,000 endorsements and over 170,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a fresh look for their favorite characters.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 3,995 endorsements and 170k downloads show this mod is a fan favorite.
- Adds portraits for Shane and Emily, giving two of the most popular marriage candidates a fresh look.
- Lightweight and purely cosmetic—no gameplay changes, so it's safe to add to any save.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017—might not be compatible with the latest Stardew Valley updates, so test before relying on it.
- Only covers marriage candidates; other NPCs keep their original portraits, which might clash visually.
For Stardew Valley players who want to refresh the look of their marriage candidates without overhauling the whole game. If you're a fan of Shane or Emily and want them to stand out, this is a quick cosmetic pick. Skip if you prefer the original art style or want portraits for all NPCs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2017, back up your game folder or use a mod manager like SMAPI to easily disable it if it causes issues.
- Check the mod's file structure—if it's a loose file replacement, you'll need to drop it into your Stardew Valley Content folder, but if it's a .xnb, use a mod manager to avoid overwriting originals.
- If you're using other portrait mods, load order matters—place this one after others to ensure it takes effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- kal
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 170,072
- Endorsements
- 3,995
- Category
- Portraits
- Created
- 5/15/2016
- Updated
- 1/15/2017
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