Xenius Character Enhancement
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #58 of 65 Hair and Face Models mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Xenius Character Enhancement
Description
XCE is a compilation of all my work on the visual improvement of the characters in Fallout 3, both playable and non-playable.
Original release date: May 2013.
What it does
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[]Improved skin detail
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]High resolution eyes[]Realistic brows
[]New .egt files for better skin shading
[]Scarred races
[]More eye colours, both normal and raider
[]Custom presets
Optional additions
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[]Browless Face Textures
[]EGT Files
Installation
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[]Use 7zip or WinRar to extract the files
[]Find the Fallout 3 folder here: Steam\steamapps\common\fallout 3
[]Move the Data folder into your Fallout 3 folder
[]Merge the folder when asked, it will not get replaced
[]Activate XCE.esp using the game launcher or any mod manager
Thanks to zzjay for the improved female headmesh
Thanks to throttlekitty for the eyelashes
Thanks to Bethesda and Obsidian for Fallout 3 and New Vegas
Distribution
The content of this mod is open source and can be used freely as long as you credit me.
Recent Files
Xenius Otherworldly Beings
Xenius Character Enhancement Complete
Xenius Character Expansion
Lady Shadow - Embodiment of Darkness
Xenius Custom Races
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[]Use 7zip or WinRar to extract the files
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[]Browless Face Textures
Xenius Character Enhancement (XCE) is a compilation of visual improvements for Fallout 3 characters, both playable and non-playable, by author deleted726673. Originally released in May 2013, it has 205 endorsements and 5,475 downloads, last updated in December 2019.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community track record with 205 endorsements and over 5,400 downloads.
- One-stop compilation for character visual overhauls—no need to hunt down separate mods.
- Covers NPCs too, so the whole wasteland gets a facelift, not just your character.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019, so it might not be actively maintained for newer setups.
- Author account is deleted, so don't expect future updates or direct support.
- Compatibility with other character overhaul mods could be a gamble—always check load order.
For Fallout 3 players who want a comprehensive visual upgrade for all characters without juggling multiple mods. If you're a modding veteran looking for the latest tech, this might feel dated, but for a classic setup it's a solid pick.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a compilation, make sure to read the mod's description on the Nexus for any specific install instructions—though it's likely just a drag-and-drop into your Data folder.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting conflicts.
- Test with a new save or after clearing your ini files to avoid any leftover issues from previous character mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- deleted726673
- Version
- v0.3b
- Downloads
- 5,475
- Endorsements
- 205
- Category
- Hair and Face Models
- Created
- 12/25/2019
- Updated
- 12/25/2019
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