Black Horse Color Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #453 of 485 Models And Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
BLACK HORSE COLOR OVERHAUL
What is this mod do? This is small mod it just recolor of black horse anatomy for better look and better black. This texture mod also replace vanilla black color of bay horse and shadowmere(Darkbrotherhood horse).
INSTALL Extract,copy and paste Data folder to your TES IV Oblivion game file location
UNINSTALL Delete horseblack.dds and horsetail_black.dds in Data/textures/creatures/horse
A texture mod that replaces the vanilla black color of bay horses and Shadowmere from the Dark Brotherhood. With 421 endorsements and over 15,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting a fresh look for these mounts. Last updated in 2017, so it may be outdated for current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 421 endorsements
- Over 15,000 downloads show it's been widely used
- Simple texture mod that does exactly what it says
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017 – may not be compatible with the latest game version
- Only affects two horse colors – if you wanted more variety, this isn't it
- No screenshots or detailed description provided, so you're flying blind on the look
For Skyrim players who want a quick visual tweak to their horses without overhauling the whole game. If you're tired of the default black on bay horses and Shadowmere, this gives you an alternative. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive horse texture pack or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager – no load order worries.
- If you're using a mod manager, preview the textures before installing to see if you like the new color.
- Check if your game version is up to date – this mod is old, so it might not work with the latest patches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Amirun
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 15,553
- Endorsements
- 421
- Category
- Models And Textures
- Created
- 1/22/2017
- Updated
- 1/22/2017
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