RaceCustomizer
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 15 Modders Resources and Tutorials mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
IF THERE ARE ANY PROBLEMS, POST THEM IN THE BUGS SECTION. ESPECIALLY IF YOU ENCOUNTER PROBLEMS IN DLCs.
No, the freakish faces are not included in the mod. This mod will obviously conflict with other mods that... does the same thing as this.
Load Order:
- []Fallout4.esm []All DLCs []All other mods []RaceCustomizer.esp []RaceCustomizer - Patches []RaceCustomizer - Plugins
There is a technical issue with Fallout 4 where if you have a custom skeleton and you use it for the Player Race, it will crash the game. UNLESS it is specifically in "Actors\Character\CharacterAssets\skeleton.nif". And yes, it has to be named skeleton.nif. Meaning that every time you want to use a custom skeleton, it'll need to use the default name and thus will affect ALL NPCs.
With this plugin, it separates the Player and NPC race so that any custom skeleton and other modifications can be used for the player no problem and it will NOT affect NPCs. This mod has been tested and is fully functional. It will work with NPC Appearance Replacers, Character Sculpting, newly created NPCs will still work as intended. The Player will now use a separate race called 'PlayerRace' so that it will not cause conflict with other mods or new NPC mods.
Other humanoid races like Synths, Ghouls and Children are also redirected to use the skeleton in a different file-path. So if you wish to change the NPC skeleton, simply go into "Actors\Character\CharacterAssets\NPC\" and you'll find the skeletons there.
Also included an .esp version. Because why not.
(8/7/2016): Found out that there are certain problems using a custom skeleton when equipping Power Armor. If you have a custom Head Bone, and it's not present in the Power Armor Skeleton, it's going to create floating heads (at least if you don't have a PA Helmet). For now, you'll have to deal with skeletal fittings not working with power armors.
(8/17/2016): Thanks to FancyPants for providing ReHumanizer! A plugin which allows you to revert back to the HumanRace after playing a custom Race. To use this, you'll need to:
RaceCustomizer is a modder's resource that lets you modify the Player's Race Entry without affecting NPCs. With over 10,000 endorsements and half a million downloads, it's a popular tool for mod authors. Last updated in 2018, it remains a stable foundation for race-related mods.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 10,528 endorsements and over half a million downloads.
- Essential tool for mod authors who want to tweak player race without breaking NPCs.
- Stable and proven—last updated in 2018 but still widely used.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed documentation or usage instructions provided in the description.
- Last updated in 2018—may not be compatible with the latest game patches or DLC.
- Requires modding knowledge to use effectively; not for casual players.
For mod authors and experienced modders who need a reliable way to alter the player's race without affecting NPCs. If you're a player looking for gameplay changes, this isn't for you—it's a backend resource. Skip if you want ready-to-use content.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're new to modding, study how other mods use RaceCustomizer to understand its API.
- Test your mod in a clean save to ensure the player race changes don't leak into NPCs.
- Check the mod's forum or comments for community-made tutorials, since the description lacks details.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- lazyradly and FancyPants
- Version
- 4
- Downloads
- 534,048
- Endorsements
- 10,528
- Category
- Modders Resources and Tutorials
- Created
- 6/16/2016
- Updated
- 1/5/2018
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