CharGen Extension
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ Install Order · 4 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
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #24 of 101 Body, Face, and Hair mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
NOTICE
This mod submission has been discontinued and is now completely included with RaceMenu 2. 7 and above. For versions prior to 2. 7 this standalone mod will still apply.
REQUIREMENTS
The Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE), Version 1. 6. 15 (or newer) is REQUIRED to run this extension.
See the latest forum thread if the newest version is not yet available on the silverlock domain.
NOTIFICATION
Without CharGen Extension compatible TRI files (CharGen Morphs) you will only see an empty EXTRA category, this is normal until you install compatible TRI files. This can also mean that custom races with custom TRI files will not have options available unless they also have compatible TRI files. Currently Nuska's morph set only includes human females but I've been told a male version is in the works.
More morphs CAN be added, but I am not an artist, nor have much experience working with the TRI files themselves, I have merely provided an API for easily adding new morphs.
PURPOSE
To extend the Facial Morphs available when designing your characters face and also act as a simple API for modders to easily add their own custom morphs. The new morphs are inserted dynamically into the RaceMenu via a new custom category (this includes the vanilla RaceMenu).
CHANGE LOG
Version 2. 1. 4
- []Major internal code cleanup
[
]Updated translations[]Added internal code for some future RaceMenu features
[]Fixed missing new lines in morph downloads
[]No longer requires d3dx9_43 instead requires d3dx9_42 which should be included with Skyrim
- []Fixes head part function for RaceMenu 2. 1. 3
[]Adds path changing and multi-slider referencing
- []Adds Scaleform functions required for RaceMenu's showing mod names of HeadParts
[]Fixes crash when reading a HeadPart slider that has no available parts
- []Fixes glitch with custom head parts
[]Changed morph precision to hundredths
[]Added translations to both morph sets
[]Categorized ECE morphs
- []Fixes crash when changing back and forth between races with, and without extra sliders
[]Fixes glitch where changing race would cause the slider effects to be offset
[]Adds Custom HeadPart capabilities (Will provide examples soon)
[]Updated races list for Breton and Redguard
[]Loading an existing save is no longer required
CharGen Extension is an SKSE plugin that dynamically inserts new FaceGen morphs into the RaceMenu, including the vanilla version. With nearly 17,000 endorsements and over 647,000 downloads, it's a highly popular tool for Skyrim players seeking enhanced character customization. Last updated in 2014, it remains a staple for modding enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (16,947 endorsements) – this is a must-have for character customization fans.
- Massive download count (647,640) proves it's been battle-tested by thousands of players.
- Adds new morphs without replacing vanilla ones – seamless integration into RaceMenu.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014 – may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or SKSE updates.
- Requires SKSE, which adds an extra setup step for modding newcomers.
For Skyrim players who love deep character customization and want more face-shaping options in RaceMenu. Perfect for roleplayers and screenshot enthusiasts. Skip if you're on a mod manager that doesn't support SKSE plugins or if you prefer simpler cosmetic mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure SKSE is installed and launched via skse_loader.exe, not the vanilla launcher, or the plugin won't load.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the plugin file – it's easier to track and uninstall.
- Check the mod's forum page for user reports on compatibility with your Skyrim version before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Expired
- Version
- 2.5.0
- Downloads
- 647,640
- Endorsements
- 16,947
- Category
- Body, Face, and Hair
- Created
- 6/6/2013
- Updated
- 2/13/2014
🔗 Required By 2 Mods
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
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