Skar Face (Ald Ruhn)
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #14 of 83 Buildings mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
For this modjam, not only we had to make a mod in 48 hours, but during Easter weekend too!
This left no other choice than the obvious.
So here it comes Skar-face! a full facelift for Skar in Ald-Ruhn.
The King crab deserved his claws.
"With fearsome claws, Skar did attack
Protected by his stone hard shell
That none could even dent or crack
By the beast 's might our armies fell
"Ballad of Dranoth Hleran"
I. Requirements
II. Description
III. Compatibility
IV. Installation and Removal
V. Credits and permissions
I. Requirements:
- Morrowind
- Bloodmoon
II. Description
Replace the original Skar model and textures with a new one adding claws, legs and replace the Skar interior to match the new exterior.
Add 2 guards in front of Movaryn manor because it makes sense.
Skarface main version includes the following folder:
00 - Core Files
Contains all the required meshes and textures.
01 - Only legs
Optional version of the main mod where Skar has only the legs, no claws.
02 - Only claws
Optional version of the main mode where Skar has only claws, no legs.
03 - BcoM patch
Optional version to use if you already have Beautiful cities of Morrowind by RandomPal installed.
04 - ARSoP patch
ESP replacer version to use if you already have Ald Aruhn Seat of Power by RandomPal installed.
If you install this make sure to DEACTIVATE skar_face.esp
05 - ARSoP patch no-underskar
ESP replacer version to use if you already have Ald Aruhn Seat of Power no underskar version by RandomPal installed.
If you install this make sure to DEACTIVATE skar_face.esp
06 - Optional vanilla textures size
Contains optional vanilla-sized textures.
III. Compatibility
This should be compatible with anything that doesn't directly change Skar exterior or interior.
IV. Installation and Removal
Manager: Mod Organizer 2 or Wrye Mash is highly recommended for easy installation, activation, and removal.
Manual: Extract contents of "00 - Core Files" folder to your Morrowind Data Files directory, overwrite if needed, then extract the contents of any desired patch folders, let those overwrite, and finally enable any desired plugins in the Morrowind Launcher.
Regenerate your distant lands if you use MGEXE.
Skar Face (Ald Ruhn) is a building mod for Morrowind that replaces the original Skar model and textures in Ald-Ruhn with a new design, and updates the interior to match the new exterior. With 154 endorsements and 2,846 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated visual overhaul for fans of the game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 154 endorsements and 2,846 downloads.
- Gives Ald-Ruhn's iconic Skar a fresh look that fans of visual overhauls will enjoy.
- Interior and exterior are both updated, so the whole location feels cohesive.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Skar in Ald-Ruhn—if you want more city overhauls, this is just one piece.
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you're flying blind until you install.
- Last updated in August 2025—might not be compatible with other mods that alter Ald-Ruhn or Skar.
For Morrowind players who want to refresh the look of Ald-Ruhn's iconic Skar without changing gameplay. If you're into visual overhauls and don't mind a single-location change, this is a quick pick. Skip if you're looking for gameplay tweaks or larger city overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install the mod after any other mods that alter Ald-Ruhn or Skar to avoid conflicts.
- Use a mod manager like Morrowind Mod Manager or Wrye Mash to keep track of your load order.
- If you're using OpenMW, this mod should work fine, but always back up your save before installing any mod.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Vegetto
- Version
- 1.9.9.4
- Downloads
- 2,846
- Endorsements
- 154
- Category
- Buildings
- Created
- 4/4/2021
- Updated
- 8/29/2025
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