Familiar Faces

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Familiar Faces lets you import your Dragonborn characters from previous playthroughs into your current game. Visit the Shrine of Heroes to meet them, create monuments to their achievements, and recruit them as followers or rivals. A must-have for roleplayers who want their legacy to persist.

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Syntax

Followers and Companions

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Downloads: 613,039 | Endorsements: 33,733

💡 Notes

By Verteiron | v1.1.5 | 33,733 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Make sure to create a save of the character you want to impo

Make sure to create a save of the character you want to import before starting a new playthrough.

Use a mod manager to install and manage the mod's files to a

Use a mod manager to install and manage the mod's files to avoid conflicts.

Check the mod's forum for community patches if you're on Sky

Check the mod's forum for community patches if you're on Skyrim Special Edition.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Huge community favorite with over 33k endorsements and 613k downloads.
Adds a unique layer of roleplay by letting your past characters exist in the world.
Works as both a follower mod and a way to showcase your character's legacy.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2015, so it may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or DLC.
Requires careful setup to import characters correctly, which can be confusing for first-time users.
No official patches for the Special Edition or Anniversary Edition, so you might need community fixes.

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