Better Redguards
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #339 of 485 Models And Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Better Redguards Version: 2. 1 Date: 3/31/2008 Category: Models and Textures Author(s): Luchaire Description Make better looking dark-skinned redguards! No more pasty faces! No more sickly greenish skin! Version 2. 0 completely corrects the mismatched head/body problems that NPCs had in version 1. 0. Some few NPCs might still be just the slightest bit \"off\" at the neckline, but it should be an extremely minimal problem - and certainly no worse than Bethesda\'s defaults were. Version 2. 1 adds a female body texture for compatibility with the Fantasy Figures body. Nothing else is new or changed! If you already have version 2. 0 and just want the FF body texture, it\'s included in a separate download. Veritas Secreto\'s \"TNR-THE REDGUARDS\" is merged with this plugin. Details By default, Bethesda\'s Redguards use the same textures as Imperials. As a result, attempting to darken their skin tone tends to result in various sorts of weirdness, from pasty/chalky faces, to greenish/yellow skin tints, to outright fugliness. This mod corrects this issue by giving Redguards their own textures, and altering the base FaceGen settings accordingly. You should find it much easier to make good looking dark skinned redguards. In general, the darker you want to go, the better this mod works. If you want a very light redguard, you will probably have more luck using the default Bethesda flavor. Install 1. Extract the files to a temporary location. 2. Examine the folder structure and make corrections where necessary. 3. Copy files to (install folder)\\Oblivion\\Data\\ 4. Start Oblivion Launcher, click \'Data Files\', place a checkmark beside the Better Redguard.esp file. NOTE: If you have previously installed v1. 0 of this mod: 1. Delete the original \"Better Redguard.esp\" file. 2. Install this mod in its entirety as above, or you will be missing crucial NPC face texture files. Extras! --Extra files (Body Mod Compatibility)-- Included are extra body textures for Robert\'s Male Body, the BAB Female Body replacer, and Exnem\'s Female Eye Candy body replacer. To use any of these textures, open the \"Extras\" folder, find the folder for the body mod you use, and copy the included .dds file to: BAB\'s and Exnem\'s Female Bodies: Oblivion\\Data\\Textures\\characters\\redguard\\female\\ Roberts Male Body: Oblivion\\Data\\Textures\\characters\\redguard\\male\\ No other steps are required to make these body mods work. There is no compatibility at this time for Corwyn\'s, Growlf\'s, or Eshme\'s bodies. Uninstall 1. Start Oblivion Launcher, click Data Files, uncheck the Better Redguard.esp file. 2. Delete the files/folders associated with the mod: File: Better Redguard.esp Folder: Oblivion\\Data\\Textures\\characters\\redguard\\ In
Better Redguards is a cosmetic mod for Oblivion that improves the appearance of dark-skinned Redguard characters, removing pasty and sickly looks. With 869 endorsements and over 27,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking more realistic character textures. Last updated in 2008, it remains a classic for the game's modding community.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 869 endorsements and over 27k downloads—clearly a trusted texture overhaul.
- Directly addresses a common complaint about Redguard faces looking washed out.
- Lightweight and focused—no gameplay changes, just visual polish.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008—may not be compatible with newer Oblivion versions or mod setups.
- Only affects Redguard characters, so other races won't see any changes.
For Oblivion players who want their Redguard characters to look more natural and less pasty. Perfect for roleplayers who care about character aesthetics. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or mods affecting other races.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod only changes textures, it's safe to install manually by dropping files into your Data folder—no mod manager needed.
- If you use other texture mods, load order matters: place Better Redguards after other character overhauls to ensure its textures take priority.
- Check the mod's file structure to ensure you're placing textures in the correct race-specific folders, as Redguard textures are separate from other races.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Luchaire
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 27,412
- Endorsements
- 869
- Category
- Models And Textures
- Created
- 5/5/2007
- Updated
- 3/31/2008
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