Refracting Stalhrim CBBE UNP 7Base with optional transparency
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 43 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Refraction of Light
Wiki: "Refraction is the bending of a wave when it enters a medium where it's speed is different. The refraction of light when it passes from a fast medium to a slow medium bends the light ray toward the normal to the boundary between the two media." In a plain term, it looks great in-game in motion.
This mod featured on the Skyrim Beautification web site.
Change log
Please click on the CHANGES tab.
Credits
Please click the PERM icon above.
Special thanks to farkhadrasul for showing me how to do refraction. A tremendous contribution he has provided to this mod.
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Installation
Please use the Nexus Mod Manager (or Mod Organizer) if you have it because that will automatically install.
The MAIN download has the NON SKIMPY armors and non transparent weapons.
The "Refracting Stalhrim Options" download has a list of SKIMPY armors and the transparent weapons.
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[]The MAIN download is not required for installing just the transparency weapons.
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]The male armors and female boots/gauntlets are missing, so the MAIN download is recommended for installing a SKIMPY female armor.If you want to install both NON SKIMPY armors and the transparent weapons:
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[]install MAIN first, and install the "Refracting Stalhrim Options" download with only the transparent weapon option.
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]You must ignore all other armor options because they are all SKIMPY female armors only.All armors from MAIN and optional downloads do not have the transparency option.
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[]I didn't do the transparency on armors because the armor's crystal looked too dull.
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]The transparency on the shield and the weapons option is available in the All in One options download.For the Scoped Stalhrim bow with the refracting scope lens option, the Scoped Bows by OutLaw666 must be installed first.
For manual Installation
Download the MAIN download file, and unzip it to a temporary directory. For the armor, copy the Armor directory's meshes and textures directories to the Skyrim/Data directory. For the weapon, copy the Weapon directory's meshes and textures directories to the Skyrim/Data directory. The All in On options
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[]I didn't do the transparency on armors because the armor's crystal looked too dull.
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[]install MAIN first, and install the "Refracting Stalhrim Options" download with only the transparent weapon option.
Refracting Stalhrim is a visual overhaul for Skyrim's Stalhrim armor and weapons, adding light refraction effects that distort the image behind them. It supports CBBE, UNP, and 7Base female body types, with optional transparency for weapons and compatibility with Dual Sheath Redux. A popular cosmetic mod with over 6,000 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 6,266 endorsements and over 200k downloads—clearly a hit.
- Works with multiple body mods (CBBE, UNP, 7Base) so most players are covered.
- Dual Sheath Redux support is a nice touch for dual-wielders.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015—may have issues with newer Skyrim versions or mod setups.
- Refraction effect might not be everyone's taste—could be distracting in combat.
For Skyrim players who want their Stalhrim gear to look more magical and eye-catching. If you're into visual overhauls and use body mods, this is a solid pick. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly or subtle armor textures.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this mod and let it overwrite the original Stalhrim textures.
- For the optional transparency, make sure you grab the right file for your body type (CBBE, UNP, or 7Base).
- Since it's from 2015, test it early in your load order to avoid conflicts with other texture mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Skysan4298
- Version
- 2.1.4
- Downloads
- 204,034
- Endorsements
- 6,266
- Category
- Weapons and Armour
- Created
- 4/16/2014
- Updated
- 11/19/2015
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