Black Codsworth and windows fix
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #33 of 103 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
After installing Texture Optimization Pack you may find that your pre-war Codsworth and any glass/mirror become black. When i Googled solution for it, I found out that some other mods can cause it too.
Vanilla Reflection can help with some of those problems, with some of them does not. My Codsworth remained black even with Vanilla Reflections.
This little mod fixed black Codsworth for me, and I hope that it will fix him for you. Simply unpack it in your Fallout folder
If not -- I'll recommend to try additionally install Vanilla Reflections . These mods are fully compatible.
ztmsdk who figured this workaround in bug thread of Texture Optimization Pack .
jonwd7 for providing instrument needed for this fix -- B. A. E.
This Fallout 4 bug fix addresses a visual glitch where pre-war Codsworth and glass/mirror surfaces turn black. It's a simple, targeted fix for players experiencing this specific issue, with high download numbers but no detailed documentation.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Directly solves a common visual bug that breaks immersion
- Massive community trust with 1,941 endorsements and over half a million downloads
- Lightweight and focused—does one job without extra bloat
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018—might not be compatible with newer game patches or DLC
- Only addresses a specific visual glitch; won't help with other texture issues
For Fallout 4 players who've encountered the black Codsworth or black mirror/glass bug and want a quick fix. Skip if you haven't seen this issue or if you're looking for broader visual overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager or Vortex, just download with the manager and activate—no manual file placement needed.
- If you're on PC, make sure the mod is enabled in your load order; it doesn't require any special patches.
- This mod is for the base game and may not affect DLC areas—test in a pre-war segment to confirm the fix works.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Hennek
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 529,732
- Endorsements
- 1,941
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 1/11/2018
- Updated
- 1/11/2018
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🔧 How to Install Fallout 4 Mods
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