Nil's Old Face Paint

⭐ — (9 endorsements) 📥 193 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 6/14/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By MuffinVelocity · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 10/22/2025 📅 Created: 6/14/2025

🔍 Analysis

  • 🏆 #139 of 149 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

First of all, big thanks to id_daemon for creating the modding tool I used to replace the textures, and to Shadlessfox for the Odradek tool.

For now the mod is incompatible with any other mods that replace the streaming_graph.core file.

Update: I've added Pack folders as Optional Files for both variants. If you know how to use id_daemon's modding tool (version 07) you can combine them with other mods, as long as you have their Pack files too and they don't conflict. For reference, this mod is modifying groups 43A2 and C02C)

Update 2: I switched the pack folder downloads for a single one that should work with the HFW Mod manager KingJulz is working on. It still contains all .core and .stream files for both variants that are necessary for id_daemon's modding tool.

Update 2: Uploaded a proper Mod Manager version of the mod :)

Important information:

1. The mod affects any other NPCs that use the same face paint pattern as Nil.

2. Latest version of the game (v1. 5. 80) is required for the mod to work (may work with older versions but it is not guaranteed).

3. The modding tool is still in early stages - not all mip maps are being replaced so if you zoom the camera out far enough you will still see vanilla textures.

Installation with Mod Manager:

1. Open the HFW Mod Manager and either drag and drop the mod's .zip into MM's mod list OR paste the .zip into your game installation folder to \Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition\mods\ and click "Refresh Mod List" (unpacking the .zip is optional).

The second option is preferable, since it adds all mod variants at once instead of needing to drag the .zip separately for each variant.

2. If you have already imported/packed mods before, you need to manually Restore Game Files first before opening the MM for the first time.

3. Tick off all mods on the list that you wish to use and click Pack Activated Mods.

4. You can now close the mod manager and start the game.

To uninstall with Mod Manager:

1. Open the HFW Mod Manager again and click "Restore Game Files".

For the old, standalone version of the mod:

Installation:

1. Back up the streaming_graph.core file from your game directory (\Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition\LocalCacheWinGame\package\)

2. Download and unzip the mod

3. Copy the mod's streaming_graph.core and the ar

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This small cosmetic mod for Horizon Forbidden West removes Nil's Tenakth face paint and restores his original Carja paint/tattoos from Horizon Zero Dawn. It's a simple visual tweak for players who prefer the character's classic look, with 9 endorsements and recent updates.

✨ Key Features

Removes Nil's/Red Teeth's Tenakth face paint
Restores the HZD Carja paint/tattoos

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Niche but dedicated: 9 endorsements from players who wanted this specific change
  • Simple cosmetic tweak—does exactly what it says, no bloat
  • Recently updated (October 2025), so likely compatible with current game version

⚠️ Cons

  • Very small mod with limited reach (9 endorsements, 193 downloads)
  • Only affects Nil's face paint—no other changes
🎯 Is This For You?
For Horizon Forbidden West players who are nostalgic for Nil's original Carja look from Zero Dawn and find the Tenakth paint off-putting. Skip if you're fine with his default appearance or want more substantial cosmetic overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to place the mod files in the correct game mod folder (usually Documents\Horizon Forbidden West\Mods).
  • If you're using other mods that alter Nil's appearance, check for conflicts—this mod may override them.
  • Back up your original game files before installing, just in case you want to revert.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Horizonforbiddenwest Mods
Author
MuffinVelocity
Version
1.1
Downloads
193
Endorsements
9
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
6/14/2025
Updated
10/22/2025

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