Vampire Face Bug Fix
⚪ 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.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #79 of 337 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Uninstall instructions have been updated to correct a problem with being unable to feed after uninstalling VFBF. (March 13, 2008) Note: scanti is working on an OBSE plugin that will soon make VFBF obsolete. I\'ve never been more excited by a mod that was going to crush one of my own. I am likely to halt work on VFBF when scanti\'s plugin is no longer in beta. For WIP information, see that link. Vampire Face Bug Fix, as the name implies, fixes the bug in which a vampire PC\'s face will be reset to the racial default shape or the male default (for female vampires) after loading a saved game. Details ======= One workaround for the Vampire Face Bug is to set the PC\'s vampirism level to zero just before saving. VFBF automates this workaround by setting the PC\'s vampirism to zero while in any \"dangerous\" menu where you can save your game or Oblivion might make an autosave. Vampirism level is restored when you leave dangerous menus and when you load a saved game. Protected saves include normal saves made through the Save menu; fast-travel autosaves; sleep/wait autosaves; some door autosaves; and level-up autosaves. Some door saves and all console saves are not protected: see the Known Issues or Bugs section for details. Quicksave protection is included in an optional plugin as of version 0. 4. VFBF will enable the fix for existing vampires and as soon as a PC becomes a vampire. A message box will pop up to let you know when the fix is enabled. This may take up to five seconds to appear after becoming a vampire. Once the message has appeared and you\'ve clicked \"OK\", the fix is enabled and new saves will be protected from the face bug. Also included in this archive is a modified version of Streamline v3. 0 - Open Beta 4 that is compatible with VFBF. Note that VFBF does not fix existing savegames that suffer from the face bug. To enjoy the protection of VFBF, you must continue from a vampire save that does not show the face bug or from a pre-vampire save. Oblivion Script Extender (OBSE) is required for VFBF to work. OBSE is available at http://obse.silverlock.org/ and is easy to install. This release is also OMOD-ready. NOTE: This is a BETA release and meant for testing. It works fine on my install, but may have unknown incompatibilities with your mod list. Read the Incompatibility and Known Issues or Bugs sections for vital information and details on how to test whether VFBF is actually working for you. Install ======= 1. Extract the files to a temporary location. 2. Copy VampireFaceBugFix.esm to your Oblivion data folder. 3. (optional) Copy VFBF Quicksave.esp to your Oblivion data folder. 4. If you are using Streamline v3. 0 - Open Beta 4 and want to have your Streamsaves protected from the face bug: a. backup your existing Streamline 3. 0.esp, either using Wrye Bash\'s backup feature or simply renaming the esp to something convenient like \"Streamline 3. 0 backup.esp\". b. Copy t
Vampire Face Bug Fix addresses a specific bug in Oblivion where vampire characters' faces reset to racial or male defaults after loading a save. This small utility mod is for players who want to preserve their vampire's appearance. With 316 endorsements and 9,478 downloads, it's a niche fix that has stood the test of time.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solves a genuinely annoying bug that breaks immersion for vampire players.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says without bloat.
- Community-trusted with 316 endorsements and nearly 9,500 downloads.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008—may not be compatible with newer Oblivion patches or mod setups.
- Only addresses the face reset bug; doesn't fix other vampire-related issues.
For Oblivion players who love playing as vampires and are tired of their character's face reverting to a default after loading a save. If you've ever spent time perfecting your vampire's look only to have it reset, this mod is a must-have. Skip if you don't play as a vampire or if you're using mods that already address this bug.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2008, check if you're using the latest Oblivion patch—if so, test the mod early to ensure it works.
- If you use a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash, install it through that to keep your load order clean.
- Make a save before installing, then load a vampire character to verify the fix works.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- EggDropSoap
- Version
- 0.4
- Downloads
- 9,478
- Endorsements
- 316
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 12/30/2007
- Updated
- 3/14/2008
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