De-shine series for stock PC textures (male and female)

⭐ ⭐ (615 endorsements) 📥 8,705 downloads 📌 v0.1 📅 8/20/2015
⚪ Last updated 2015

By RealArideya · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/20/2015 📅 Created: 8/20/2015

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 7.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #99 of 451 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

DISCLAIMER: This mod is a modder's resource now. You are free to use it's assets for your own modding shenanigans, the only thing I ask - please mention that you used my work and provide  links to my mods.

THIS MOD, LIKE ANY OTHER DESHINE MOD, DOES NOT WORK WITH TRESPASSER AND DEEP ROADS. UNFORTUNATELY ITS A WIDELY KNOWN ISSUE WHICH NO-ONE WAS ABLE TO FIX. THE GAME IS BUILT IN SUCH A WAY THAT ANY MOD THAT ALTERS THE MAPS RESPONSIBLE FOR FACIAL SHINE WILL CASE CTDs AND BLACK SCREENS IN SOME AREAS. THE MOD IS NOT BROKEN AND DOES NOT NEED TO BE UPDATED.

SO, IN ORDER TO PLAY YOU WILL HAVE TO DISABLE THIS MOD BEFORE ENTERING THE DLCs.

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

DESCRIPTION:

Since I did de-shine for companions I decided to do one for people that like stock textures but hate the game shine on them.

This mod edits spec maps of every PC stock complexion - male and female, so if you decided to create a manly grizzly dwarf only to find out he has  lip gloss ingame, this mod is for you.

Comes in separate files and all-in-one file:

- Human male and female - replace complexion 1

- Elf male - replaces male complexion 2

- Dwarf female - replaces fem complexion 2

- Inquisitor female - replaces fem complexion 3

- Inquisitor male - replaces male complexion 3

- Dwarf male - replaces male complexion 4

- Qunari horned male and female - replace qunari complexion 1

- Qunari hornless male and female - replace qunari complexion 2

COMPATIBILITY:

- The all-in-one file is not compatible with any texture replacement mods, as most of them if not all edit the spec maps. The separate files are for your convenience to mix and match as you see fit.

I do understand that separate files take space other mods could use so I do requests, if you would like a specific combination - let me know.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • []ModManager 0. 53 or later

    []Patch 9

    My other mods:

    • []Outfit and armor recolors

    • []Male complexions -WIP-

    • []NPC subtle tweaks

      []Random stuff

      []Female complexions -WIP-

    Sliders:

    • []Character sliders

      []Iona Lavellan sliders

      []Yennefer attempt (sliders)

      Bioware for making an awesome game

      The people that worked on DAI modding tool, DAI Mod Manager and tutorials:  Ehamloptiran, Dan, Dawnless Sky, Zhentar, Warranty Voider, Sirmabus, DarthGizka/wogoodes, ricco19, DarthParametric, Adela, Silvist and everyone else at http://daitools.freeforums.org/index.php.

      Papercrow for the wonderful texture tutorial

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

De-shine series for stock PC textures removes the shiny/glossy appearance from the default player character textures in Skyrim, affecting both male and female models. This is a purely cosmetic mod with no other changes, ideal for players who prefer a more matte, realistic look. With 615 endorsements and 8,705 downloads, it has a solid following despite being last updated in 2015.

✨ Key Features

Removes the shine/gloss from stock player character textures
Applies to both male and female textures
No other changes made to the textures
Simple cosmetic alteration for a more matte look

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 615 endorsements and over 8.7k downloads
  • Does exactly what it says—no extra changes, just de-shines the stock textures
  • Works for both male and female characters, so it's a one-stop fix

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2015—might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mods that alter textures
  • Only affects stock textures; if you use texture replacers, this mod won't do anything
  • No screenshots or detailed description, so you're taking a leap of faith on the visual result
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who find the default shiny skin textures too glossy and want a more natural, matte look without overhauling their entire setup. Skip if you use custom body or texture mods, as this only touches the vanilla textures.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this mod only affects stock textures, make sure you don't have any other texture mods overwriting the same files—load order matters if you use a mod manager.
  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let this mod load after other texture mods to ensure its changes take effect.
  • Check the mod's file structure to see if it's a simple drop-in or needs manual placement; usually it's just overwriting the texture files.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dragon Age Mods
Author
RealArideya
Version
0.1
Downloads
8,705
Endorsements
615
Category
Models and Textures
Created
8/20/2015
Updated
8/20/2015

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