Barenziah's Glory
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #250 of 453 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I have retired from modding Skyrim. I hereby give blanket permission for anyone to use, modify, rehost or port any of my content to Special Edition, provided proper credit is given.
It has been a blast being a part of this community and it makes me very happy that my work is still appreciated by so many. Have fun creating!
Ever feel disappointed that after literally leaving No Stone Unturned, you are rewarded with an ugly lump of yellow-and-pink plastic? Then this mod is for you! It replaces the Stones and Crown of Barenziah with something worthy of an ancient treasure. No longer will your display rooms be disfigured by opaque monstrosities posing as gemstones!
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Description
Just a little something I've had sitting on my harddrive for quite some time. It was initially meant to be part of a larger mod that contained all of the Thieves Guild collectibles, but since that won't be happening anytime soon I'm putting these up on their own.
The gems have all been given transparent outer and reflective inner layers, similar to my other jewelry mods. They now have a real, detailed gemstone cut that makes them unique while staying true to the original shape. I even faithfully reproduced those rectangular indentations on some of the gems in the normal map of the crown with actual geometry. The crown received a proper cubemap and a few texture adjustments to make the gold look less cheap and yellow. There several textures to choose from for the jewelry box, but you can also use any other replacer you wish in combination with this mod.
I hope you like the result! Feel free to drop by in the comments section if you have any issues or would like to give feedback. And upload pictures to the gallery, I'd love to see how they look in your games.
Screenshots are taken with Serenity ENB. They don't quite do the gems justice, you really need to see them in motion, especially the animated gems. Please be aware that inventory screen lighting is a total whackjob and the gems will look slightly different on display.
Installation
Install with NMM and follow the instructions. If you are asked to overwrite a few files from Gemling Queen Jewelry or one of my other mods, click yes.
There are optional retextures available for the Stone of Barenziah made by fadingsignal and Gamwich. Check the screenshots in the gallery labelled accordingly for a preview of how they look ingame.
Compatibility
If you are asked to overwrite an
Barenziah's Glory replaces the Stones and Crown of Barenziah with more visually appealing models and textures, addressing the disappointment of the original ugly reward. With over 8,000 endorsements and 175,000 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic improvement for Skyrim players who want a worthy prize.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community approval with 8,239 endorsements.
- Massive download count (175,107) shows it's widely used.
- Directly addresses a common complaint about the vanilla reward.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mods.
- Only affects two items, so it's a narrow fix.
For Skyrim players who hate the vanilla Stones and Crown of Barenziah and want a more fitting reward for the No Stone Unturned quest. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you play on a version newer than what this mod supports.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check if your Skyrim version is compatible, as the mod is from 2016 and may need patches for Special Edition or Anniversary Edition.
- If you're using other mods that alter Barenziah's items, load this mod after them to ensure its textures take priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Saerileth
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 175,107
- Endorsements
- 8,239
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 3/19/2015
- Updated
- 2/14/2016
🔗 Required By 1 Mod
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