Each and every mechanic of Skyrim has been experimented upon with mods to the point where most people find it downright impossible to play the base version of this game. The romance mechanics are another aspect of Skyrim that has been tweaked heavily to great effect. Players who want to see just how modders have played around with the romance aspect of this game need only check out this list and peruse the best romance mods for Skyrimby a country mile.
Updated on January 10, 2023, by Ritwik Mitra: Skyrim is a game full to the brim with content, allowing players to do everything from fulfilling their duties as a Dragonborn to even marrying one of the many marriage options in the game. That being said, the romance side of Skyrim is pretty lean and might not be as fulfilling as many people would want. Thankfully, in this case, mods have come to save the day once again! Here are some of the best Skyrim mods for players who want to engage in some fleshed-out romantic moments while traveling through the lands of Skyrim.
16 Improved Follower Dialogue - Lydia
Lydia is one of the first companions that the Dragonborn travels with around Skyrim. However, after a point, players will realize that her dialogue pool isn’t all that deep, and pursuing a romance with her isn’t all that satisfying either.
Thankfully, all of this changes with the Improved Follower Dialogue mod for Lydia, which does exactly what is stated in the title. The voice acting is surprisingly professional and makes interacting with this follower all the more organic and impressive.
15 Serana Dialogue Add-On
Speaking of mods that add more dialogue for certain followers, another great fan-made mod that comes to mind is one that enhances the player’s interactions with Serana considerably. Considering how many people interact with this character, it’s easy to see why this mod is such a hit.
Serana is one of the most intriguing characters in the game, introduced in the Dawnguard expansion. She has a unique look and useful abilities, and having the ability to talk at length with her and potentially start a romance is pretty impressive indeed.
14 Relationship Dialogue Overhaul
Dialogue in Skyrim is certainly one of its weaker aspects, with the overall writing of Skyrim not really being all that great. Thankfully, there are so many mods available for the game that this ends up being somewhat of a non-issue.
The Relationship Dialogue Overhaul mod ensures that every character has something unique to say, based on the relationship they share with the Dragonborn. This affects spouses too, leading to romantic conversations having way more flavor than ever before.
13 Song Of The Green (Auri Follower)
Custom follower mods are some of the best ones to pick up, especially if players want to enjoy a personalized and enjoyable romance. Such is the case with the Song Of The Green (Auri Follower) mod, which adds a whole new follower and quest line into the game.
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Players who are interested in the Bosmer race will definitely find a lot to enjoy with this mod. Auri is a Wood Elf archer who is pretty snarky, yet has a soft side that players can explore in a pretty unique romance!
12 I’m Glad You’re Here
For the number of character interactions that are present in Skyrim, it’s a shame that players can’t really interact with followers and loved ones in a more personal manner. This changes with the advent of the I’m Glad You’re Here mod.
Not only does this mod allow the Dragonborn to hug the people closest to them, but it also adds unique dialogue as well! This applies to a character’s lover or spouse, with players enjoying personalized interactions with the people their Dragonborn has chosen as a partner.
11 Caesia Follower - Borne of Magic - Revamped
There is a slew of companion mods that players can download to enhance their enjoyment of Skyrim. This can make it slightly hard to choose from one of the many mods that allow players to hang out with these custom companions.
Caesia is one such follower who can definitely make Skyrim more memorable. This cocky and witty companion might not give off the greatest first impression, but players who decide to give her a chance will find themselves enjoying one of the deeper romances.
10 Kaidan 2
Players looking for a fleshed-out male romance option should definitely check out the Kaidan follower mod. While the base mod is decent enough as is, players looking for the definitive experience should check out the Kaidan 2 mod instead.
The upgrades to this mod make Kaidan one of the most entertaining custom followers around. This, coupled with the interesting romance players can undertake, makes him a must-have companion for the game.
9 Interesting NPCs
For the most part, NPCs in the world of Skyrim are pretty barebones and fulfill the minimum requirement to be considered as an actual part of this living, breathing world. However, fulfilling this basic metric still isn’t enough for many players, and understandably so.
This is precisely what Interesting NPCs aims to change. It integrates a bunch of characters throughout the world that are fully voiced, with some of them either being romanceable or having side quests of their own.
8 Viconia DeVir For Skyrim
Companion mods are all the rage in Skyrim’s modding community. However, the quality of most of these mods isn’t really up to par with the game’s standards, resulting in some companions that feel woefully out of place in the Dragonborn’s party.
Viconia DeVir is an exception in this regard. This custom companion is easily one of the best inclusions in your copy of Skyrim, and the fact that she’s voiced by Amber Lee Connors is a treat. Players will certainly have a great time romancing this unique character.
7 Mirai - The Girl With The Dragon Heart
Another companion mod that deserves a ton of praise is Mirai. The backstory of this character is truly riveting and makes for one of the biggest reasons why players should download this mod and check out this character for themselves.
Players can find this Breton mage near her home in the city of Markarth. Getting to know her is quite a treat, and finally getting into a romantic relationship with this character is immensely satisfying.
6 Vilja In Skyrim
Out of all the companion mods for Skyrim, Vilja is easily the most popular of the lot. This companion is famous for featuring a massive amount of content, and sporting observations for almost all the areas of Skyrim — an immense achievement in its own right.
Most people have issues with the voice acting of this companion, which is fair enough. However, players who manage to look past this minor annoyance will definitely find themselves enjoying one of the best Skyrim companion mods.
5 Raven Of The Reach
The idea of joining the Forsworn sounds like nothing more than a pipe dream in Skyrim. However, mods tend to make the impossible possible, and Raven of the Reach allows players to join this tribe and engage in a surprisingly entertaining questline.
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The focus on the relationship with Cael the Chieftain is definitely the biggest highlight of this mod. Players who want to enjoy a well-written romance should check out this mod sooner rather than later.
4 Casavir Romance: A Paladin’s Tale
Another companion mod that’s accompanied by a great questline and an engrossing romance is Casavir Romance: A Paladin’s Tale. Engaging with this character and uncovering his past is one of the foremost reasons why players should check this mod out.
Casavir is a surprisingly well-developed character, and the battles that players will engage in with this Paladin by their side are quite fun to play out! He’s a great romance option for players who wanted better male romances in Skyrim.
3 Legend Of The Blue Dragon
A mod featuring a great questline that kicks off after the death of Alduin, Legend of the Blue Dragon is a great way to add more content to the post-game of Skyrim. Of course, the two romances that come packaged in the mix are also quite engaging in their own right.
This story-driven mod is surprisingly riveting and will keep players engaged all the way to the very end. It helps that all the new characters added in this mod are also quite interesting as well.
2 Anna’s NPCs
Anna’s NPCs is easily one of the biggest and most notable mods on this list. The sheer amount of content it adds to Skyrim adds hours of playability that will keep players very happy indeed.
This mod adds a whopping ten followers that have unique voice lines and character arcs of their own! Exploring all these arcs is bound to be a treat, and the player would certainly appreciate that their avenues of romance are expanded considerably with this mod.
1 Skyrim Romance
Fans of Neverwinter Nights 2 will be happy to know that there’s a romance mod for the game featuring characters that were inspired by this title! Skyrim Romance is easily one of the most notable romance mods for Skyrim and a must-have for fans who want more fleshed-out and entertaining romances in this game.
The writing might be questionable at times, but Skyrim Romance is still an impressive mod that deserves all the praise it can get. The 30+ hours of gameplay and the integration of more than a hundred NPCs would be enough to draw fans toward this stellar mod.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim was released on November 11, 2011, and is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
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