NPC Defined
⚪ Last updated 2024Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 187 Characters mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
NPC Defined replaces the vanilla face textures for FFXIV for various NPC's throughout the game
NPC Defined is designed to be a "Must Have" add on for any FFXIV fan willing to dive into some basic modding.
NPC Defined maintains the original texture design provided by SquareEnix while enhancing the detail by 4x. No changes, no alterations, no extra smoothing with effects just pure improved HD vanilla the way the assets SHOULD have been released as.
Before an update to FFXIV, Make sure you backup your mods and use the "help" > "Start Over" button to clean your index for the next update.
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[]It's a good idea to do this anytime there's an update or even server
maintenance. Failing to do so could corrupt your index files and in
worse cases force a re-download of the game to fix.
Disable all mods.
"help" > "Start Over"
Double check that the game works on vanilla. Indexs might have been corrupted.
= Find the latest clean indexs from TexTools Discord or redownload your game entirely.
(Always make manual backups don't always let TexTools do it for you.)
= Proceed to install Face Defined as instructed.
After done check "Help" > "Look for problems"
If all good, You can continue to install any mods you had Or just play the game.
If errors persist= ???? I have no clue it might be an error with TexTools or the download might have gotten corrupted.
[]Download the main file.
[]Download TexTools and make sure to go through the process of setting that up and making backups of your index files. (Automatically done by TexTools)
[]Inside TexTools click the "Mods" button in the top left and then "Import modpack" Find the .ttmp2 and open it.
[]You'll be given an import screen to confirm the files to import. Go through
the options like you want and read carefully. This should be pretty
easy. Once done It'll start importing the files you selected.
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NPC Defined is a texture upgrade mod for Skyrim that enhances the appearance of various NPCs throughout the game, similar to the popular Face Defined mod. With over 2,400 endorsements and 83,000 downloads, it's a well-received choice for players seeking improved character visuals without overhauling the entire game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- High endorsement count (2,434) shows strong community approval
- Over 83,000 downloads indicate widespread use
- Recently updated (March 2024), so it's actively maintained
⚠️ Cons
- Description is vague—doesn't specify which NPCs or what textures are changed
- May overlap with other texture mods, causing conflicts if not load-ordered properly
This mod is for players who want to improve NPC visuals without a full overhaul. If you liked Face Defined and want similar treatment for other characters, this is a solid pick. It's also great for modders who want a lightweight texture upgrade that's easy to integrate.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place this mod early in your load order to let other texture mods overwrite it if needed.
- Check the mod's images or forum posts for a list of affected NPCs if you're curious.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle installation and load order automatically.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Ffxiv Mods
- Author
- Hiyatsuki mods
- Version
- 6.1.1
- Downloads
- 83,162
- Endorsements
- 2,434
- Category
- Characters
- Created
- 8/18/2020
- Updated
- 3/20/2024
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