Better Gray Fox
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 10 Stealth mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
BETTER GRAY FOX ================== by Fearabbit 1. Description This mod changes the outfit of the Gray Fox. In vanilla Oblivion, he is wearing Leather armor, which is neither gray nor something that\'s in any way useful for a thief. In my opinion, a thief doesn\'t need any armor, because if he did need it, that would mean he has screwed up. Thieves are no fighters. So with this mod, the Gray Fox doesn\'t wear Leather armor anymore. Instead, he wears a gray outfit, soft Leather boots (very silent) and a belt with a couple of pouches. BUT that\'s not all! This mod ALSO changes the Cowl of Nocturnal to suit the new outfit. JDFan made a great new mesh that combines the hood mesh and the cowl mesh, and I gave them a cloth texture that matches the scarf of my new outfit. In my opinion, it looks really cool now - not like the sick mask of a psychopath, but like the elegant hood of a master thief. BUT THAT\'S STILL NOT ALL!!! I also made new Wanted Posters that match the new Cowl of Nocturnal!!! I also tried to make them look like the picture was painted and not just a screenshot with a couple of effects applied to it. I don\'t think they have that kind of techniques in Cyrodiil. I totally love that new poster, but actually it\'s only a small \"bonus\". I still hope you like it. 2. Installation This mod comes in a rar archive. You can make an OMOD out of it, if you want to, or you can simply extract it to Oblivion/Data and say \"Yes to all\" when asked to overwrite files. However, you might not want all parts of this mod, so it may be wise to extract it to a temporary folder first, and delete the things you don\'t want before you copy it to Oblivion/Data: - If for some reason you don\'t want the new Wanted poster: The textures you need to delete are textures/menus/book/wantedposter.dds and textures/clutter/book/wantedposter.dds. - If for some reason you don\'t want the new Cowl of Nocturnal: You only need to delete the folder meshes/armor/cowlofthegrayfox. - If for some reason you don\'t want the Gray Fox\'s new outfit, you need to delete the folders meshes/clothes/Gray Fox and textures/clothes/Gray Fox. And you should delete the ESP, because all it does is put those clothes into the game. 3. Concerning the Plugin file: Generally, this mod should be loaded after every mod that changes the Gray Fox\'s outfit if you want the current Gray Fox to wear my outfit. Mods that probably (!) change the Gray Fox\'s inventory are for example overhaul mods like CUO, or clothing mods like New NPC Clothes or NPC Remodeling Project. Note that I do not know if they do that, I simply suggest loading my mod after mods like that. Since my mod doesn\'t change anything else in the game, I actually suggest putting it at the very end of the load order (or somewhere before the Bashed Patch, for Wrye Bash users). I\'ve tagged the ESP for Wrye Bash users with {Bash: Invent}, because it changes the inventory of the Gray Fox, obviousl
Better Gray Fox is a stealth mod for Oblivion that replaces the Gray Fox outfit with a more suitable design, removes its armor rating, and updates the Wanted posters. It has 400 endorsements and was last updated in 2011.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 400 endorsements
- Over 10,000 downloads shows it's a popular choice
- Removes armor rating, fitting for a thief character
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011, may be outdated for current Oblivion versions
- Only changes the outfit and posters, no other gameplay tweaks
For Oblivion players who want a more lore-friendly look for the Gray Fox without armor stats. If you're a thief roleplayer, this mod fits your playstyle. Skip if you want gameplay changes beyond cosmetics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod changes the Gray Fox outfit, make sure to install it before starting the Thieves Guild questline to see the new look.
- If you're using a mod manager, use it to install and uninstall easily.
- Check for compatibility with other mods that alter the Gray Fox or Wanted posters.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Fearabbit
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 10,126
- Endorsements
- 400
- Category
- Stealth
- Created
- 1/31/2009
- Updated
- 11/6/2011
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