Oblivion Character Overhaul version 2
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #3 of 485 Models And Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
READ THE DESCRIPTION AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU EVEN DOWNLOAD THIS MOD.
OCOv2 is a very complex mod, so read all instructions carefully before you install it - it affects a lot of things at once and is built to cover a lot of ground, so there are quite a few things that can clash with it. The upside is you get the most complete visual experience possible.
Mandatory requirements for the mod:
OBSE - latest version
Blockhead plugin
These are absolute unnegotiable necessities. OCOv2 will not work as intended without them. Period. You NEED them.
Installation TLDR:
-Completely remove OCOv1 if you still have it
-Use NMM
-Seriously use NMM
-Install body replacers, OBSE and Blockhead first
-Then v2 core
-Then v2 body replacer patches
-For the love of God use NMM or OBMM for installing, don't do it manually, I've warned you
Before you install: Make sure you have your body replacers in place BEFORE you install OCO. OCO needs to overwrite their components.
If you've previously used OCO version 1, remove it completely and delete the ESP and all of its folders.
Take your time to read through each installation step to know what you're putting where. This is a simple out-of-the-box mod if you run it practically standalone without other mods, but things can get conflicted pretty easily.
Things you CANNOT run together with OCO: -Hair/eye packs that affect vanilla races -Any mods that affect vanilla NPCs -Mods that change racial stats
OCO comes with its own body textures for each supported replacer and vanilla. They're tailored for the mod, and using any other texture replacers on top will result in more prominent model seams and possible colour disparities.
OCOv2 only works with an English language copy of Oblivion as it alters race records and NPCs. Users with other languages will get mute NPCs. It can be patched for other languages, but I'm unable to do that for anyone. Feel free to make your own and I'll gladly link to it from here.
All NPCs and player characters in the game are affected by the changes. Any mod that uses vanilla races for additional NPCs or races will also take after OCOv2 modifications. They can have varying results as OCO heads generally need to be custom made to work best with the mod.
OCO comes in one big package encompassing all the changes. It's not possible to split into more customizable pieces while keeping the broader visu
Oblivion Character Overhaul version 2 is a comprehensive all-in-one revamp of Oblivion character heads, adding new head shapes, skin textures, normal maps, eye textures, and some new hairstyles for all races, including Dremoras and Shivering Isles races. With 58,627 endorsements and 3.0M downloads, it's a highly popular cosmetic overhaul for Oblivion players seeking improved character visuals.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust with 58,627 endorsements and 3.0M downloads.
- All-in-one overhaul—no need to juggle multiple mods for heads, textures, and eyes.
- Covers every race including Dremora and Shivering Isles, so no one gets left out.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014—may have compatibility issues with newer mods or patches.
- Some new hairstyles only—don't expect a full hair pack if that's what you're after.
For Oblivion players who want a complete visual upgrade to character heads without installing a dozen separate mods. Perfect for roleplayers and screenshot enthusiasts who care about character appearance. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture/model overhaul, make sure to load it after any mods that alter character races to avoid conflicts.
- Use a mod manager like Oblivion Mod Manager (OBMM) or Wrye Bash to easily install and uninstall without messing up your Data folder.
- If you use other character mods, check their compatibility—this mod replaces head meshes and textures, so overlapping mods may cause visual glitches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- nuska
- Version
- 2.03
- Downloads
- 3,026,396
- Endorsements
- 58,627
- Category
- Models And Textures
- Created
- 12/22/2013
- Updated
- 6/15/2014
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