Realistic Transparent Glass Armors Weapons v3 - VANILLA UNP CBBE - optional textures by Cabal120
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #16 of 43 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Realistic Transparent Glass AandW v3-0 - VANILLA UNP CBBE female - vanilla male - now optional textures by Cabal120!
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FIRST: I'm not a native speaker so I apologize for my grammar mistakes.
SECOND: If you dont wish to read this whole text, you will find essential information under:
FAST DESCRIPTION, INSTALLATION and OPTIONAL FILES.
================= VIDEOS =================
Gopher talks about this mod in "Skyrim Mod Sanctuary 66".
Since v1. 3 this mod supports vanilla female body and since v1. 4 CBBE too.
Also since v2. 0 i reworked all textures and meshes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm3KIgMPEaA
BDMods also made a short video.
This video was made with v1. 0 so it's really outdated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZjVLIXAuzE
================ FAST DESCRIPTION =================
--- Brief introduction:
Well I am aware that glass armors and weapons in this game are not made of real modern glass, they are made of malachite.
Now someone complained that malachite is not actually transparent.
Well this is not true, from what I know some specimens of malachite may present transparency or semi-transparency.
Having said that, I do not care too much about it, we are talking about a fantasy game, it is not a lesson in geologya.
In conclusion I believe that armors and weapons made of crystallized material with semi-transaparent parts do look realistic and cool. Also they add variety in a game full of conventional armors and weapons.
--- NOW WHAT EXACTLY DOES THIS MOD DO?
° This mod simply replaces all the meshes and textures of Glass weapons and armors (male and female) included in the game with pieces that show transparent parts.
° It does NOT add any new craftable armor or weapon, so there is NO .esp inside. This is a simple replacer and I tried to keep the vanilla style as much as possible.
° I added male and female bodies inside all armor parts, so you will see the body through transparent parts of armor.
° I tweaked literally HUNDREDS of vertices to remove all clipping issues i could find.
° Initially intended for
Realistic Transparent Glass Armors Weapons v3 makes glass armor and weapons look like actual transparent glass, replacing the original opaque look. It supports vanilla, UNP, and CBBE body types with optional textures by Cabal120. A classic Skyrim mod with 6,707 endorsements, last updated in 2013.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 6,707 endorsements and 218k downloads.
- Adds a unique visual twist to glass gear that fits the lore.
- Supports multiple body types so most players can use it.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013 — may have issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Transparent effect might not suit everyone's taste; could look odd on some weapons.
For Skyrim players who want a more realistic take on glass armor and weapons, especially those using vanilla, UNP, or CBBE bodies. If you're into lore-friendly visual overhauls and don't mind an older mod, this is for you. Skip if you prefer the classic opaque glass look or want modern compatibility guarantees.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, check if you need to manually place files or use a mod manager; the description doesn't specify, so try a mod manager first.
- If you use a body replacer like CBBE, make sure to pick the matching version to avoid clipping.
- Test the transparent effect on a single weapon first to see if you like it before applying to all glass gear.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- mikegemini
- Version
- 3.6
- Downloads
- 218,039
- Endorsements
- 6,707
- Category
- Weapons and Armour
- Created
- 3/20/2013
- Updated
- 8/24/2013
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