Caliente's Beautiful Bodies Edition -CBBE-

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (440,697 endorsements) 📥 16.0M downloads 📌 v3.4f 📅 12/4/2011
⚪ Last updated 2015

By Ousnius and Caliente · Body, Face, and Hair

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 12/31/2015 📅 Created: 12/4/2011
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #1 of 101 Body, Face, and Hair mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

A female body replacer for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Be sure to install BodySlide for maximum potential!

~Click here for the mod list~

CBBE replaces the vanilla female body that all adult female characters (player and NPC) share, with one that is fully customisable through the BodySlide tool and BodySlide's RaceMenu Morphs plugin. By default there are three nude options available that don't require anything but installation, as well as three underwear styles for these body shapes.

The body mesh is a completely custom mesh, at more than double the resolution of the vanilla Skyrim body. Included are completely custom textures made from photographs of real women, and a reworked high-res normal map to fit the body. Also redone are the mesh weights for animation, offering improved deformation in many poses.

Note to modders: If you wish to create armour/clothes for the 3. 4 bodies, use the provided modders' resource meshes. They have been made for the clothed body in mind, with realistic gravity, if any, applied to the breasts.

CBBE comes with three main options for body shapes: Slim, Curvy, and Vanilla, and these also come in an optional 'NeverNude' version. The nude textures are shaved, but there are retextures, mods such as RaceMenu, and Caliente's Texture Blender for further options.

Slim is the default CBBE body, and is a version of CBBE based on a natural and healthy pear-shaped female. This can be found in the "00 Required (Slim)" folder of the main download.

Curvy is based on the original CBBE, and is more voluptuous than Slim, but still realistic in its proportions. This can be found in the "01 Curvy" folder of the main download.

Vanilla is based on the Vanilla body, and made to work with CBBE textures. The breasts are lowered/reshaped to make them look more realistic, while the waist is thicker than the other CBBE types, and the pelvic region more defined. This can be found in the "02 Vanilla" folder.

NeverNude are the Curvy, Slim and Vanilla bodies that have vanilla-style underwear. These are found in the "02 NeverNude" sub directory of the "04 Underwear Slim", "05 Underwear Curvy" and "06 Underwear Vanilla" folders.

Caliente Undies/CalUndies are the Slim, Curvy and Vanilla bodies with modern style underwear. The panties come in 'full brief' (CalUndies1) and 'high-leg' (CalUndies2) shapes. These are found in the above underwear folders, and are further customisable with BodySlide.

CBBE Face Pack is for those who don't feel like searching for a decent face mod to go with the base CBBE textures. This pack does not contain any new or edited face presets; it contains textures only. Also includes 'Eyebrows Match Hair' in two

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Caliente's Beautiful Bodies Edition (CBBE) is a highly customizable female body replacer for Skyrim, offering extensive shape and texture options. With over 440k endorsements and 16 million downloads, it remains a cornerstone mod for character customization, though it was last updated in 2015.

✨ Key Features

Completely customizable female body replacer for TESV: Skyrim
Massive community adoption with 440,697 endorsements and 16.0M downloads

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 440k endorsements—this is the gold standard for body mods
  • 16 million downloads prove it's still the go-to for Skyrim body customization
  • Customizable shapes mean you can tweak your character to your exact taste

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2015—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
  • Requires other tools like BodySlide to get the full customization experience, which isn't included
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want to overhaul female character bodies with deep customization. Perfect for modders who love tweaking every detail. Skip if you're happy with vanilla bodies or prefer male-focused mods.
📦 Install:Easy· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install CBBE and manage overwrites easily.
  • Pair CBBE with BodySlide and Outfit Studio to create custom body shapes and fit armor.
  • Check the mod's compatibility with your Skyrim version (Special Edition vs. Legendary) before installing.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Ousnius and Caliente
Version
3.4f
Downloads
15,959,356
Endorsements
440,697
Category
Body, Face, and Hair
Created
12/4/2011
Updated
12/31/2015

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