The Elder Scrolls Skyrim Special Edition: Custom Follower Tutorial - Part One

Let's Get Started!

In part one, we are going to learn about the proper folder/path structure, where to find our materials and resources, and where to put them. If you haven't downloaded the necessary apps, please use the links below. The Creation Kit must be downloaded from Bethesda and does require an account and ownership of a legitimate copy of the game.

By the end of the series, you should have a completed custom follower with the following attributes:

* Custom Head Textures
* Custom Body & Textures
* Custom Hair
* Optional Custom Body/Face Paint
* Custom Armor
* Custom Weapons
* Flagged Lite/FE

Links:

Custom Follower Starter
https://mega.nz/file/rWIkVT4K#7xvZ10I77DgNrk4cYNaHUHw7JEstHznfnkj97JJfRt0

Creation Kit
Bug Fixes (Search the Nexus & make certain fixes allow multiple masters!)

Racemenu
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/19080

BSA Extractor
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/974

Nifskope
(scroll all the way down to the bottom for the download link)
https://github.com/niftools/nifskope/releases/tag/v2.0.dev7

SSE Nif Optimizer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/4089

Nif Merge
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/40494/

SSEEdit
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/164

Vortex
https://www.nexusmods.com/about/vortex/?

Paint.Net (If you want to use overlays for things like freckles/tattoos/warpaint)
https://www.getpaint.net/