Mythic Animals
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #31 of 485 Models And Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I was walking around my heavily modded oblivion game and I was wondering why the animal textures never matched up to the awesome landscape upgrades (qarl\'s, UL, ect). So I decided to try my hand at it.. This mod retextures the following animals: Boar Brown Bear Black Bear Sheep Ram Deer (fawn) Deer (doe) Mountain lion Slaughter fish Rat Dog Timber Wolf Mudcrab you can find my creature retexture pack at http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=29569 for high-res monsters and daedra 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\\ Uninstall ========= 1. Start Oblivion Launcher, click Data Files, uncheck the .esp file(s). 2. Delete the files/folders associated with the mod. Requirements =============== Must have archive invalidation enabled (either through oblivion mod manager, or archive invalidation invalidated). Incompatibility =============== Any other mod that replaces the animal textures. History ======= 1/30/2009 - initial release Contact ======= themythofstrider - bethforums themythofanst - nexus forums Credits ======= CGtextures.com Thanks to Bethesda for creating Oblivion. Thanks to TESNexus.com for the a one-stop-shop resource for authors and players. Thanks to LHammonds for the Readme Generator this file was based on. Thanks to God for creating us all. Tools Used ========== 7-Zip - http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=15579 NIFSkope - http://niftools.sourceforge.net/wiki/NifSkope Photoshop - http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/ Readme Generator - http://lhammonds.game-host.org/obmm/tools_readme_generator1.asp Licensing/Legal =============== You can do whatever you want with this mod but all I ask in return is that you give me credit if you distribute any part of this mod.
Mythic Animals is a high-resolution animal retexture mod for Skyrim, offering improved textures for the game's creatures. With over 2,300 endorsements and 328,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking visual upgrades. Last updated in 2010, it may be dated but remains a classic.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (2,354 endorsements) — this is a well-loved classic
- Massive download count (328k) proves it's been a go-to for years
- Simple retexture mod — no gameplay changes, just better-looking animals
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010 — likely outdated and may conflict with modern Skyrim versions
- No detailed feature list or install instructions provided by the author
- Only covers animals — if you wanted other creatures, this won't help
For Skyrim players who want a quick visual upgrade to animals without messing with gameplay. If you're a modding veteran, you might find it too dated, but for a classic touch it's fine. Skip if you're on the latest Skyrim version and want up-to-date compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's from 2010, check if your Skyrim version is compatible — older mods often need manual tweaks.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep track of overwrites, especially if you have other texture mods.
- If you see texture glitches, try loading this mod earlier in your load order to let other mods override it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- themythofstrider
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 328,210
- Endorsements
- 2,354
- Category
- Models And Textures
- Created
- 1/30/2010
- Updated
- 1/30/2010
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