The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

318 ratings
[ VoidCraft ] Housecarls
   
Award
Favorite
Favorited
Unfavorite
File Size
Posted
Updated
3.742 MB
27 May, 2012 @ 8:14am
24 Jun, 2012 @ 3:45pm
9 Change Notes ( view )

Subscribe to download
[ VoidCraft ] Housecarls

Description
This is a simple mod that aims to make each Housecarl a unique character; each with different stats, abilities and combat styles. Completely lore friendly and balanced, No Super-Housecarls, just different from each other and -slightly- stronger then most other NPCs. Looks have been upgraded and diversified.

Compatible with the Unofficial Skyrim Patch Mod. (but needs to be loaded after)
Compatible with Amazing Follower Tweaks. (but I don't recommend it)

I make all my mods for my own personal use, so they are always kept up to date.
=================================================================
VoidCraft: Armory - http://cs2bus.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=73230915
VoidCraft: Jewelry - http://cs2bus.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=72312132
VoidCraft: Housecarls - http://cs2bus.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=73888369
VoidCraft: Breezehome - http://cs2bus.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=75903141
VoidCraft: Smithing 101 - http://cs2bus.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=76395058

======================
[------- Mod Features -------]
======================

*UPDATE* - Intelligent Friendly-Fire Shouts.
- No more un-removable Hunting Bow
- No more "Hello Thane" every time you walk near by.
- No more "Sworn to carry burdens" or " protecting blah blah blah long line"
- Females use proper female animations.

*This Mod is a work in progress, but no items or changes that effect your save will be made*
**** Feedback on combat performance is greatly appreciated! ****

==========================
[ ----- Housecarl - Overview -----]
==========================
Lydia - Ranger
Best Weapon - Bow
Armor - Heavy
Shout - Terror Shout
Lydia excels at ranged combat, but is not afraid to jump into the melee... if the enemy can get that close. Her Health and Stamina are well balanced for an 'every-day' companion. Lydia is surprisingly quiet for wearing heavy armor.
============================================
Iona - Shadow Scout
Best Weapon - (Dual-wield) Sword / Dagger
Armor - Light
Shout - Shadow Breath
Iona has been living in Riften too long and as has picked up some of the Thieves Guilds better traits. Fleet of foot, Iona prefers to a quick flash of her blades over a lengthy fight. Iona is so quiet, sometimes you'll forget she's with you.
"Whats already dead can't hurt you, right?"
============================================
Argis the Bulwark - Barbarian
Best Weapon - 2 Handed Sword
Armor - Light
Shout - Storm Breath
Argis embraces his inner-Nord, often going into a frenzy of limb splitting swings on the battle field. Argis is a mountain of a man with the heart of a bear and the strength of an Ox. Just don't ask him to run very far.
============================================
Calder - Guardian
Best Weapon - Mace + Shield
Armor - Heavy
Shout - Frost Breath
Calder does not know the meaning of defeat. Enemies attacks break on his shield like waves crashing on rocks. Ironically its also a similar sound to his shield crushing the skulls of bandits... only after he breaks their legs with his mace first.
============================================
Jordis the Sword-Maiden
Best Weapon - 1 Hand Sword
Armor - Heavy
Shout - Fire Breath
Jordis is as deadly as she is beautiful. Her blade sings a song of death, there is no better swordsman in all of Skyrim. Jordis prefers to keep her off hand free, but doesn't mind a magic staff every now and again.
============================================

Full detailed stats will be listed when they are finalized.

Update #3 - 6/15
- Fixed Shouts causing damage to Non-Hostiles, including the player.
- Adjusted Jordis features -again-
- Changed Argis/Jordis warpaint to more unique patterns.

Update #2 - 6/5
- Adjusted Shouts
- More Visual Tweaks
- Stat Tweaks
- Annoying Dialog Removal

Update # 1 - 6/1
- Made new unique Combat Styles
- Made new unique Classes
- Tweaked Equipment
- Attempted AI package fix
- Visual tweaks
177 Comments
Klaudius 22 Jun, 2019 @ 2:43am 
I wanna use lydia but she makes the enemies run away, which i find very annoying. Itd be cool if you made a mod similar to this where theres a book or spell that opens up a menu that allows you to pick what shout your follower has. In the mean time ill stick with the badass, Iona :)
Onza 1 Mar, 2018 @ 12:25pm 
Am I correct to assume this doesn't include the Hearthfire houscarls? (Valdimar of Morthal, Rayya of Falkreath, and Gregor of Dawnstar)
ibsquid89 6 Oct, 2017 @ 8:57pm 
what about the housecarl Rayya
Saint Void  [author] 14 Sep, 2017 @ 11:58am 
@Jwarrier - Yup. Just have a Fallout 4 mod currently. YouTube too if I ever get around to posting videos again.
Jwarrier 14 Sep, 2017 @ 8:29am 
Do you use the same username on nexus?
Saint Void  [author] 13 Sep, 2017 @ 1:45pm 
@Jwarrier - At this time I haven't done any modding for Special Edition. I'm waiting for SKSE SE/64 (Script Extender) to come out (just today I heard it hit Alpha stage) before I go back to Skyrim. However, when that happens I'll post my updated mods on the Nexus.
Jwarrier 13 Sep, 2017 @ 10:17am 
Have you ported this over for Special Edition at all?
Saint Void  [author] 27 Jul, 2017 @ 6:23am 
@idygujar - Sorry chap, didn't see your (now 6 mo old) question. Housecarls and a select few other NPCS (J-named kitty-cat wizard I can't be bothered to look up how to spell the name of, which is considered a bug actually that he is the only other one) top out at Level 50. Most cap between 20-30. Honestly they are kinda overpowered as all hell by that level. So thats why I gave them shouts; so they can solo a dragons (if you give them hp drain weapons) and I just sit back and watch.
Saint Void  [author] 27 Jul, 2017 @ 6:23am 
@Downs Syndrome Skyrim Player - Haha. Not a whole decade! And exactly how old is Lydia? Did you cut her in half and count the rings? Oh, wait I know you, you're the defacto expert on MAKE-BELIEVE CHARCTERS. You went to school for that right? Moron. It's just a game, get a f@cking life. No one is forcing you to use my mod. Just because it's 5 stars doesn't mean that it was made specifically with YOU in mind, that it fits into YOUR imagined version of Skyrim. Here's a novel idea; if you don't like it, don't use it. or suck a d*ck. Whatever makes you happy.

Also, it's still lore friendly. So much lore friendliness that I'm going to make a Special Edition version of the mod and give all the Housecarls ALL THE SHOUTS! MWAHAHAHA. Suck it!
Leviath 26 Jul, 2017 @ 10:06am 
if that's the case then how come the stormcloaks aren't using it
pretty sure ulfric started as a boy and it took him over a decade to learn how to shout worth a shit
so maybe giving these young housecarls of major and especially minor holds the convenient ability to learn one specialized shout isn't alright?

so much for ur micdrop