SC - Khajiit Improvement
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #215 of 453 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
================================================ DO NOT REUPLOAD THIS MOD TO OTHER SITES WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. IF YOU WANT TO SHARE OR USE MY FILES, CONTACT ME FIRST! ================================================
Skyrim Special Edition notes:
I've got several requests to port my mods to SSE and consoles. I have to say that I don't own SSE, I don't own any current-gen console, so none of my mods will be ever ported to SSE by me or someone else.
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Description:
This mod was created in attempt to bring more life and emotions to your gameplay as a Khajiit and to Khajiit NPCs.
Mod package includes new high res textures for both male and female Khajiits, improved tintmasks and optional new chargen morphs with reworked facial animations as well.
================================================ Terms of use:
[]Use this mod as you want, but always put credits in your work.
- []You are not allowed to use morphs of this mod in other games, though you must seek for the permission for textures first if you want to use them in other games as the resource.
- You are not allowed to share this mod and its modified assets anywhere but Nexus. If you want to share this mod outside Nexus (tumblr, tes-sites, etc), ask me first.
If you have a question regarding permission, feel free to ask.
================================================ Known issues:
- Seams with some body types. It is recommended you use default bodies with better feet or UNP-family bodies like unp, unpb, sevenbase, unpc, unpcm.
- - Vanilla female hands use male hands normal map, it is fixed in the plugin with new morphs which is available in the Main files as a separate download.
- - Plantigrade feet is not and will not be supported. Please don't ask. However, patches are welcome, just don't forget to ask my permission before sharing it.
================================================ Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Khajiit females/males have seams on their hands/feet. A: Read "Known issues" section.
Q: The game freezes after exiting showracemenu. A: Try to re-enter your character's name.
Q: Do new morphs affect vampires? A: I didn't change the vampire's morph.
Q: Is "Female Facial Animation mod" compatible with this mod? A: Yes.
Q: Can I use your morphs with RaceMenu/ECE? A: Yes, you can.
Q: There is no texture on males' genitalia! There is fur on females' genit
SC - Khajiit Improvement enhances Khajiit characters in Skyrim with improved textures, new character creation morphs, reworked facial animations, and high-resolution tintmasks. It aims to bring more life and emotion to Khajiit gameplay and NPCs. A popular cosmetic overhaul with over 5,000 endorsements, last updated in 2016.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 5,265 endorsements and over 200k downloads
- Adds more life and emotion to Khajiit characters, both player and NPCs
- Includes high-res tintmasks for better visual detail
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 – may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
- Requires manual installation or mod manager setup, but no clear guidance
For Khajiit players who want more expressive and detailed characters. Also for modders looking to enhance Khajiit NPCs. Skip if you're not interested in cosmetic changes or don't play Khajiit.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to avoid overwriting conflicts with other texture mods.
- Check the mod's file structure to ensure it's placed correctly in your Data folder if installing manually.
- Since the mod is from 2016, test it with your current Skyrim version and other mods to ensure no crashes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- ShinglesCat
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 201,519
- Endorsements
- 5,265
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 8/2/2014
- Updated
- 2/6/2016
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