Better Claws and Gauntlets
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #451 of 453 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Ever noticed that the beast races don't have proper claws, just long fingernails? Or how many of the open fingered gloves feature hands that are distorted, misshapen, don't match the naked hands, or have gross clipping issues? This mod aims to fix all of that with proper claws for the beast races which continue to exist no matter what gloves you equip, hands in those gloves which match your normal hands, and no more annoying clipping!
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REQUIREMENTS: While not actually required, it is strongly recommended that you pair this mod with Weapons and Armor Fixes - Remade and Clothing and Clutter Fixes..
INSTALLATION: Place at or near the bottom of your load order since otherwise the changes necessary to display claws on beast races may be overwritten.
COMPATIBILITY: Built on top of and fully compatible with USKP. Not compatible (without a patch) with mods which adjust most of the open-fingered gloves or gauntlets. SKYRE - you must make sure the esps for this mod are loaded after SkyRe, then run the SkyRe ReProccer. Loading this mod after a SkyRe alone is not enough - issues will occur if you do not use the ReProccer.
PATCHES available for the following: Dawnguard Dragonborn Complete Crafting Overhaul. Immersive Armors Requiem
CHANGELOG: 2. 1: Updated patch for Requiem (for 1. 9 compatibility) Updated Immersive Armors patch to include missed armors (Vagabond Bracers and Bosmer Bracers) 2. 0 (no version change): Added additional options to use 1st person meshes in 3rd person. 2. 0: New "vanilla" style mesh options. Updated entries to account for USKP changes. Updated keywords to match latest versions of Weapons and Armor Fixes - Remade and Clothing and Clutter Fixes. Patch for Complete Crafting Overhaul to address invisible gloves. Patch for Immersive Armors Updated Requiem patch to latest version Patch for Requiem + Immersive Armors based on the patch here: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/61621/? Created an installer to handle easy installation of the mod and any patches. 1. 31: Fixed scaling issue with scaled bracers. 1. 3: Integrated latest changes from Weapons and Armor Fixes Remade v. 5. 0 and Clothing and Clutter Fixes v. 1. 3. 1. 21: Removed hard dependency on Weapons and Armor Fixes and Clothing and Clutter Fixes by including necessary keywords. 1. 2: Added in changes made by and added full support for Weapons and Armor Fixes and Clothing and Clutter Fixes. Corrected several errors and modified several previously missing armor entries to use beast variants of armor addons. 1. 1: * Plugin split into multiple files to allow bett
Better Claws and Gauntlets is a model and texture mod for Skyrim that adds real claws to beast races and fixes issues with open-fingered gloves, ensuring visual consistency across all equipped gloves. With over 3,400 endorsements, it's a popular cosmetic enhancement for Khajiit and Argonian players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,461 endorsements and 79k downloads — clearly a go-to for beast race players.
- Fixes a long-standing visual annoyance: gloves that clip or look wrong with claws.
- Lightweight cosmetic mod that doesn't change gameplay, so it's safe to add to any load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition without patches.
- Only affects beast races; if you don't play Khajiit or Argonian, this mod does nothing for you.
For Skyrim players who roll as Khajiit or Argonian and hate seeing their claws clip through gloves or just look wrong. If you're a beast race enthusiast who wants a more immersive look, this is a must-have. Skip if you play human or elf races — this mod won't affect your game at all.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, check if you need to convert the mod or find a compatible version, since it's from 2015.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and easily disable if you encounter issues.
- This mod is purely visual — no need to worry about load order conflicts with gameplay mods, but place it after any mods that alter gloves or beast race meshes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Derok and Didact2401
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 79,436
- Endorsements
- 3,461
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 4/12/2014
- Updated
- 9/7/2015
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