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How to Play GTA 5 as Lucia With Character-Swap Mods

The Lucia Add-On Ped lets PC players select Lucia’s model in GTA V single-player. Learn the dependencies, installation steps, edition caveats, and how a separate switching mod differs.
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You can play GTA V as Lucia on PC by installing the Lucia Add-On Ped and selecting her model in-game. That changes your character model; it does not add a Lucia-led story campaign or, by itself, change how GTA V switches between its story characters. A separate character-switching mod can change that behavior, but it does not include Lucia’s model.

What playing as Lucia means

The Lucia download covered here is an add-on ped: it adds a selectable character model to the game. Its listing describes installing the model with AddonPeds and choosing it in-game through the AddonPeds selector or a trainer’s model-change menu. See the Lucia Add-On Ped listing for the package’s instructions.

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This is distinct from playing a new campaign starring Lucia. The listing documents a model installation and selection workflow, not a story mode, missions, dialogue, or a replacement for GTA V’s existing protagonists. Nor does selecting Lucia alone provide a new character-switching system. The mod changes which model you control or display; it does not establish new story content or rewrite the game’s character-switching rules.

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That distinction matters because “play as Lucia” and “swap characters” can describe separate goals. If you want Lucia’s appearance, the add-on ped is the relevant download. If you want to alter the transition or behavior when switching between story characters, the Seamless Character Switching mod is a separate package. Using one does not automatically install or configure the other.

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What you need before installing

The Lucia listing names these tools and dependencies: ScriptHook, ScriptHook V.NET, OpenIV, and AddonPeds. It directs users to place the model files in the AddonPeds peds.rpf path and register the ped in AddonPeds’ list. Follow the current package instructions for exact file names and placement rather than assuming another Lucia download uses the same structure.

  • A PC copy of GTA V, with the installed edition and game build identified.
  • The Lucia Add-On Ped files and the dependencies named by its listing.
  • A backup of relevant game files and saves. Loose mod files can stop the game from launching, so keep an unmodded copy available for recovery.
  • A plan to use the mod in single-player only. The community guide advises keeping mods out of GTA Online; modded Online play is not established as supported or safe.

The Lucia listing does not identify a currently verified game build or clearly confirm support for Enhanced. Check the live Lucia and dependency pages against your edition before installing; do not infer compatibility from another mod’s claims.

Think of the dependencies as part of the setup, not optional extras to guess at. The model listing names ScriptHook, ScriptHook V.NET, OpenIV, and AddonPeds, but the exact compatible versions may depend on your edition and current game build. Before changing files, check the instructions for the Lucia package and the current requirements published for each tool. An instruction that worked on an earlier GTA V build is not proof that the same combination will work after a game update.

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Install and select the Lucia model

  1. Check your edition and build. Determine whether your installation is GTA V Legacy or Enhanced and note its current game version. ScriptHook V must match the game version; an update can make it stop working until a compatible build is available. Verify current support before proceeding rather than relying on an old installation guide.
  2. Back up first. Preserve the original files you may change and your saves. If a loose mod file prevents launch, a clean copy makes it possible to restore the game without guessing which files to remove. Keep track of what you change so you can undo the installation if necessary.
  3. Install the dependencies. Use the current instructions for ScriptHook, ScriptHook V.NET, OpenIV, and AddonPeds. The required versions and edition compatibility can change, so verify each dependency for your exact game build. Do not assume that a tool listed for one edition automatically works with the other.
  4. Install the ped files. Follow the Lucia package’s instructions to place its model files in the AddonPeds peds.rpf path, then add the model to the AddonPeds list. Use the package’s current filenames and directions; the source listing establishes the add-on workflow, but not a universal file layout for every Lucia model.
  5. Launch single-player and select Lucia. Use the AddonPeds selector or the model-change menu in a trainer, as the Lucia listing describes. Some source wording refers to pressing L, but the available instructions do not establish that key as universal across every version or setup; use the control documented by your installed selector.
  6. Test before adding other mods. Confirm that the game launches and the model can be selected before installing a separate character-switching mod. This makes it easier to identify which package caused a problem. Keep the first test focused on the Lucia model rather than changing multiple parts of the setup at once.

The sequence is intentional: identify the edition and build, make a recoverable backup, install the named requirements, add and register the ped, and then test it in single-player. If a step fails, you can narrow the cause to the model registration, the selector or trainer, a dependency, or the game version instead of troubleshooting several new packages simultaneously.

Choose the right kind of mod

“Character swap” can mean two different things: changing the visible player model to Lucia, or changing the game’s behavior when moving between story characters. The Lucia Add-On Ped covers the first. The separately listed Seamless Character Switching mod covers switching behavior and does not supply Lucia’s model.

Approach What it does What the listings establish
Lucia Add-On Ped Adds a selectable Lucia model. The listing documents AddonPeds installation and selection through its selector or a trainer.
Seamless Character Switching Changes character-switching behavior. The GTA5-Mods listing describes faster switching and provides separate installation and uninstallation packages. It does not provide Lucia’s model.
Replacing an existing pedestrian model Replaces another in-game model rather than adding a selectable ped. The Lucia listing documents an add-on ped, not a replacement workflow for this file.

Install a switching mod only if you want its separate behavior. Follow that mod’s package-specific instructions and use its uninstaller if you remove it; do not assume the model and switching packages share an installation or removal process.

The add-on approach is the one supported by the Lucia page: it gives you a model to register and select. Replacing an existing pedestrian is a different type of installation, and the listing does not describe replacing a particular GTA V model with this Lucia file. Do not follow a replacement tutorial for a different package and assume it applies here.

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There are also two ways to select the add-on ped in the described workflow. You can use the AddonPeds selector, or use a trainer’s model-change menu. The listing identifies both options, but does not establish that all trainers use the same menu names or keybindings. Choose the method you have installed and follow its own controls. The phrase “In-game, press L” appears in source wording, but should not be treated as a universal instruction for every selector version or configuration.

If you decide to add Seamless Character Switching, treat it as a second mod with its own install and removal instructions. The listing describes faster switching, not the addition of Lucia. Install and test the model first, then consider the switching package separately. The more recent GTA5-Mods listing provides its own OIV installation and uninstallation steps; use those package-specific directions rather than transferring the Lucia ped’s archive instructions to it.

Legacy and Enhanced compatibility

Compatibility is edition- and build-specific. The community guide distinguishes Legacy and Enhanced tool builds, warns that asset mods may not carry across editions, and notes that ScriptHook V must match the installed game version. A game update can therefore break a previously working setup.

The Seamless Character Switching listing says it supports Legacy and Enhanced, but also notes that Enhanced users need an additional tool to make OpenIV work with GTA V Enhanced. Treat this as the mod page’s stated compatibility, not an independent guarantee. Its listing was updated March 29, 2026. The Lucia listing, by contrast, does not clearly establish Enhanced support or name a verified current build. Confirm the current requirements of the Lucia model and every dependency before proceeding.

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In practical terms, do not use the switching mod’s Legacy and Enhanced claim to conclude that the Lucia model has the same support. They are different downloads, and the Lucia page does not clearly confirm Enhanced compatibility. Likewise, a dependency’s support for one edition does not prove that the model assets themselves are compatible with it. Check each component’s current page for the edition and build you actually have installed.

Build compatibility can change after updates. ScriptHook V is tied to the GTA V game version, and the community guide warns it can stop working after an update until a compatible build is released. If the game updates, revisit the dependency and mod instructions rather than assuming the previous setup remains valid. If you cannot verify the relevant support, pause before installing or launching the modded setup.

Troubleshoot common problems

GTA V will not launch after installation

Use the backup to restore the original files you changed, then confirm the unmodded game launches. Loose files can prevent startup. Reinstall only the dependencies and model files that match the installed edition and build, adding one package at a time so the failing change is identifiable.

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Avoid deleting unfamiliar files simply because they look related to a mod. Restore the files you knowingly changed from your backup, and consult the relevant package instructions if you are unsure what belongs to it. Testing the clean game first helps distinguish a general game problem from one introduced by the mod installation.

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ScriptHook stops working after a game update

Check whether a compatible ScriptHook V build is available for the current GTA V version. The community guide warns that ScriptHook V depends on the game version and may stop working after an update. Avoid treating an older working setup as proof that the latest build is supported.

This is a compatibility issue, not something to solve by assuming Lucia’s model files need a different installation path. Confirm that the game build and ScriptHook version match, and check the current instructions for the other dependencies before trying again.

Lucia does not appear in the selector

Check that the model files are in the AddonPeds peds.rpf path specified by the package and that the ped has been added to AddonPeds’ list. Then use the selector or trainer method stated by the Lucia listing. Do not substitute a keybinding from a different setup unless your installed tool documents it.

Also confirm that you followed the add-on ped instructions for this exact download. The listing describes registering the model with AddonPeds; simply copying files without completing the registration step may leave the model unavailable through the listed selection methods. If you use a trainer, check its own model-change controls rather than expecting it to behave exactly like the AddonPeds selector.

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OpenIV does not work on Enhanced

The Seamless Character Switching listing says Enhanced users need an additional tool for OpenIV to work with that edition. Follow the current instructions attached to the relevant mod and OpenIV setup. This does not establish that the Lucia model itself supports Enhanced.

Keep the scope of that compatibility note clear: it is part of the switching mod listing’s instructions for Enhanced users. It is not a general confirmation that every mod or asset designed around OpenIV will work on Enhanced, and it does not resolve the Lucia listing’s unclear edition support.

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A switching mod causes problems

Consult the package-specific instructions and use the listing’s uninstaller rather than deleting unfamiliar files by hand. An older OpenIV page for Seamless Character Switching gives manual archive instructions and says the mod had not been tested through story play, so it is not a basis for promising a bug-free story experience. Prefer the more recently updated GTA5-Mods listing for its current published install and uninstall directions.

The older manual instructions are useful as context, not a reason to mix installation methods. The newer listing describes its own OIV installation and uninstall packages, so follow the instructions for the version you downloaded. If you remove it, use the corresponding uninstaller and then test the game before changing the Lucia model setup.

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Keep the setup to single-player

The community guide recommends using mods only in single-player. Nothing in the cited instructions establishes that this Lucia model or the switching mod is supported or safe in GTA Online. Keep the modded files out of Online play rather than assuming a single-player model mod is acceptable there.

Neither a selectable model nor faster character switching changes that guidance. The available instructions describe PC mod installation and single-player use; they do not provide an Online-safe method, guarantee that a modded setup is permitted, or establish that these packages are supported in GTA Online. If you want to play Online, do not treat this article’s single-player workflow as applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I play a Lucia story campaign with this mod?

No Lucia-led campaign is established by the listing. It describes an add-on ped model that you can select in-game, not new missions, dialogue, or a separate story mode.

Does the Lucia Add-On Ped change GTA V’s character-switching system?

No. It adds a selectable model. Seamless Character Switching is a separate mod that changes switching behavior and does not include Lucia’s model.

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What tools does the Lucia listing require?

It names ScriptHook, ScriptHook V.NET, OpenIV, and AddonPeds. Check the current listing and each tool’s instructions for versions compatible with your game edition and build.

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How do I select Lucia in-game?

The listing describes using the AddonPeds selector or a trainer’s model-change menu. A reference to pressing L is not confirmed as universal, so use the control documented by the selector or trainer you installed.

Does the Lucia model work on GTA V Enhanced?

The Lucia listing does not clearly confirm Enhanced support or specify a verified current build. Check the live model and dependency pages for your edition before installing; another mod’s compatibility claim does not establish Lucia support.

Is Seamless Character Switching compatible with Enhanced?

Its GTA5-Mods listing says it supports Legacy and Enhanced, while noting that Enhanced users need an additional tool to make OpenIV work with that edition. Treat this as the listing’s claim, not an independent compatibility test.

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Can I use these mods in GTA Online?

The cited community guide advises keeping mods to single-player. The available instructions do not establish that either mod is supported or safe in GTA Online.

What should I do if the game stops launching?

Restore the files you changed from your backup and confirm the unmodded game launches. Then check edition and build compatibility and re-add dependencies or mod files one at a time.

The Bottom Line

For the documented Lucia workflow, install the PC add-on ped with its named dependencies, place and register it through AddonPeds, then select it with the AddonPeds selector or a trainer in single-player. Add Seamless Character Switching only if you separately want its switching behavior, and follow its own current installation and uninstallation instructions. Check edition and build compatibility before installing: the Lucia listing does not clearly verify Enhanced support, and ScriptHook V may need an update after a game update.

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