Shoot With Your Mouth Closed
⚪ Last updated 2022Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 6.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #66 of 173 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
WHAT IS THIS?
This mod removes the bug-eyed, open-mouthed expression every Shepard has when holding their rifle.
Now, Shepard retains a neutral or focused look, just like when using powers.
This mod affects all default and custom Shepard characters.
WHAT ABOUT MASS EFFECT 2?
The same change may be possible for LE2; I'll investigate.
TECHNICAL INFO
Modified File: BIO_COMMON.pcc
This edit forces the CB_Rifle set of animations not to reference CB_Combat_Expression by removing them from the array, and these changes are included as a Startup file.
Holster Mod at Mass Effect Legendary Edition Nexus - Patch required (patch does not exist yet)
THANKS TO:
DropTheSquid - Compiling the Startup
Beccatoria - Explaining WTF a Startup
Linden - Taking many pictures
swaps55 - Testing
lumad11 - Suggesting the idea
A compact visual mod for Mass Effect that removes the bug-eyed, open-mouthed expression Shepard makes when holding a rifle. Simple cosmetic fix with 140 endorsements and 2,209 downloads, last updated in July 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tiny mod that fixes an annoying visual glitch—140 endorsements show it's appreciated.
- No gameplay changes, so it's safe to add to any load order.
- Lightweight and easy to install—just drop it in your mod folder.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022—might not be compatible with the latest game patches or DLC.
- Only affects the rifle-holding expression; other weapon poses remain unchanged.
For Mass Effect players who notice and hate the derpy face Shepard makes when aiming a rifle. If you're a screenshot enthusiast or just want a more natural look during combat, this is for you. Skip if you want gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like ME3Tweaks Mod Manager, you can install this mod with a single click—just make sure to select the correct game (Mass Effect 2 or 3).
- If installing manually, place the files in the game's 'BIOGame' folder and back up the original files in case you want to revert.
- This mod only affects the rifle-holding expression, so don't expect changes to other weapon animations.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mass Effect Mods
- Author
- SpaceD0lphin
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 2,209
- Endorsements
- 140
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 7/5/2022
- Updated
- 7/8/2022
🔧 How to Install Mass Effect Mods
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