Higher res blood decal
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #222 of 429 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Resized vanilla decals with added splatter effect. Install: -check bInvalidateOlderFiles=1 in FALLOUT. INI -check if Archiveinvalidation.txt is already in Fallout3 folder, if found edit and add lines: textures/decals/fxbloodsplatterdecals01.dds textures/decals/fxbloodsplatterdecals01_n.dds -unpack to Fallout 3 folder without overwriting existing files. Uninstall: -delete: data\\textures\\decals\\fxbloodsplatterdecals01.dds data\\textures\\decals\\fxbloodsplatterdecals01_n.dds -delete entries in Archiveinvalidation.txt that reference files listed above. P. S. Edit this line in FALLOUT.ini to make decals stay for 20 minutes instead of default 10 seconds: fDecalLifetime=1200. 0000
A simple texture mod that resizes vanilla blood decals and adds a splatter effect for more visible gore. With 328 endorsements and 14,830 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting enhanced blood visuals without new assets. Last updated in 2008, so it's an older mod that may require compatibility checks.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 328 endorsements and nearly 15k downloads—clearly a hit for its time.
- Simple texture swap that does exactly what it says: bigger, splattier blood.
- No extra dependencies or complex install—just drop-in files.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008—over a decade old, so it may not work with modern game versions or other texture mods.
- Only affects blood decals, so if you want more detailed gore or new effects, this won't cut it.
- No screenshots or detailed install notes in the description, so you're flying blind on the visual result.
For players who want more visible blood splatters without overhauling the game's textures. If you're running a modded setup from the late 2000s or just want a quick gore boost, this is for you. Skip if you're on a modern version or expect high-res retextures—this is just a resize and splatter tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is an old mod, check if your game version is compatible—if you're on a newer patch, it might not work.
- If you're using a mod manager, you can preview the texture files before installing to see the splatter effect.
- Pair this with other blood-enhancing mods for a more cohesive gore overhaul, but watch for conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- ziher
- Version
- N/A
- Downloads
- 14,830
- Endorsements
- 328
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 11/2/2008
- Updated
- 11/2/2008
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