Playable Dawnguard Snow Elf Race
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #8 of 38 Races, Classes, and Birthsigns mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
REQUIRES DAWNGUARD DLC If you are using a vampire overhaul and or UFO or USKP or any combination of the three, use NMM to install this patch RaceCompatibility for Dawnguard plus vanilla version upgrades 2013 update. Be sure to delete all previous data from this mod before installing this new version of the mod. FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH ALL ARMORS AS WELL AS NEW HAIRSTYLES AND EYES (ApachiiSkyHair and other hairstyle mods should also work, in fact, eye mods and other face mods should work aswell) Before you start, please read these notes: Use the presets slider to choose the desired complexity. If you use the complexity slider, move it back to option one to fix your skin color. Also added in the 4 snow elf hairstyles that were included in dawnguard. they all use the second hair color option (to match Gelebor and Vyrthurs hair color) all 4 of them are towards the end of the hair colors list. Description/Readme This mod adds a playable Snow Elf race matching the Snow Elves added by the Dawnguard DLC. The Snow Elves are frost resistant and weak to fire, and specialize in restoration magic. This mod took hours of work to complete but we still need feedback in order to improve it. Stats- +10 Restoration +5 Light armor +5 Destruction +5 Block +5 One-handed +5 Alteration Total = 35 Racial Ability and Perks: (Attempted to) Replace Flames with Frostbite - I think frostbite is alot more fitting than flames, don\'t you? :) ? bug reported, flames is not replaced. Frostbite is just added. All the races would need to be changed around and the player would need flames removed, resulting in bandits, guards and pretty much any other NPC\'s using flames against the player. Frostborn - Snow Elves have a natural 25% weakness to fire Snowskin - Snow Elves have a natural 65% resistance to frost Iceskin - Snow Elves can create a shell of ice and snow, becoming invulnerable to all frost damage and generating a powerful frost cloak. Recommended Mods: Snow Elf Retexture by Den987 Much Ado about Snow Elves - A Tragedy - Act I by LittleBaron and Aliera Caine Enjoy, and please give us feedback. Change Log: 12/01/2013: v2. 0. 1 released; Some users were having issues with vampires (still) hopefully, this will fix it. Be sure to delete all previous data from this mod before installing this new version of the mod. 18-9-12: v2. 0 released; Vampires are now 100% functional. Feeding works, eyes go to vampire color etc. Have fun :) (The race #id is tbmsnowelfracevampire if you wanted to know) 12-9-12: v1. 9 released; Vampires are still broken :( You will need to use Better Vampires to get the vampire working. (use the new power, click back 2x then yes) It will make you a vampire. ApachiiSkyHair works :D (all other custom hair mods should work too) 24-8-12: v1. 8 released
Playable Dawnguard Snow Elf Race adds a fully functional Snow Elf race to Skyrim, matching the Snow Elves from the Dawnguard DLC. It includes new powers and abilities, with vampirism and werewolf transformations working. Female textures are noted as not final. This mod is for players who want to experience the game as a Snow Elf.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,268 endorsements and over 43k downloads.
- Vampirism and werewolf work out of the box—no compatibility headaches.
- Lets you play as a lore-friendly race from the Dawnguard DLC.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013—likely outdated for current Skyrim versions and may need patches.
- Female textures are unfinished, so female characters may look rough.
For Skyrim players who want to roleplay as a Snow Elf and enjoy the Dawnguard DLC content. If you're a completionist or lore enthusiast, this adds a unique race option. Skip if you need modern updates or polished female textures.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2013, use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle file conflicts easily.
- Check the mod's comments section for user patches that might fix compatibility with newer Skyrim versions.
- If you plan to play as a female Snow Elf, be aware the textures are unfinished—consider using a texture replacer.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- TacobananaMan and SONNYSPAK
- Version
- V2.0.1
- Downloads
- 43,494
- Endorsements
- 2,268
- Category
- Races, Classes, and Birthsigns
- Created
- 8/8/2012
- Updated
- 1/12/2013
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