Correct UV Mudcrabs
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #109 of 544 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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The Elder Scrolls III
Correct UV Mudcrab
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1. Description
2. Installation
4. Conflicts
6. Copyright
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1. DESCRIPTION
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TITLE: Correct UV Mudcrab
VERSION: 1. 0
MOD TYPE: Mesh Replacement
BY: tronvillain
CONTACT: tronvillain@gmail.com
Having seen people complain about retexturing the Mudcrab, I thought I would have a look at the UV mapping, and (like so many Morrowind meshes) it was pretty bad. After a lot of tedious work, I have ended up with a mudcrab mesh with much less distortion and misalignment, but still retains the vanilla look. There is also a minor mesh edit, reducing the size of the "face" section and sinking it into the shell, for a slightly more convincing look.
Also included is a preliminary "smoothed" version. It is a relatively minor improvement, and creates some slight (almost unnoticeable) distortion, but some people may find it of interest.
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2. INSTALLATION
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To install, simply extract the "Data Files" folder from "Regular" into the Morrowind directory, and overwrite any existing meshes. If you want to try the high poly smoothed version, extract the "Data Files" folder from the "Smoothed" folder instead.
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3. VERSION HISTORY
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v1. 0 Fixed Mudcrab mesh UVs, beta smoothed meshes.
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4. CONFLICTS
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As a simple mesh replacer, this mod this should not significantly conflict with anything, except (obviously) other mesh replacers. Any textures that worked with the vanilla meshes should probably work fine with these.
Please report any bugs (with the meshes themselves for example, I haven't completely mastered Blender) to tronvillain@gmail.com or in the Correct UV Mudcrab thread at Bethesda Game Studios Forums>Morrowind>Morrowind Mods.
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Correct UV Mudcrabs is a small mesh fix for Skyrim's mudcrabs, reducing UV distortion and texture errors. With over 2,000 endorsements and 88,000 downloads, it's a trusted quality-of-life fix for players who notice visual glitches on these creatures. Last updated in 2012, it remains a simple, effective improvement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix with 2,007 endorsements—clearly a go-to for many players.
- Lightweight and simple: just a mesh replacement, no extra plugins to manage.
- Solves a real visual annoyance if you've ever noticed stretched textures on mudcrabs.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012—may not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods that alter mudcrab meshes.
- Only affects mudcrabs; if you're looking for broader creature texture overhauls, this won't cover them.
For Skyrim players who notice the stretched or distorted textures on mudcrabs and want a quick fix without overhauling creature visuals. Also for modders who appreciate clean mesh corrections. Skip if you're fine with the vanilla look or want more comprehensive creature improvements.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mesh file in your Data folder, or use a mod manager to install—either works.
- If you use other mods that change mudcrab meshes, load this one after them to ensure the fix applies.
- Check the mod's file structure to confirm the correct folder path (e.g., meshes\actors\mudcrab).
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- tronvillain
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 88,552
- Endorsements
- 2,007
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 5/10/2012
- Updated
- 5/13/2012
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