Transparent and refracting Glass Eqmnt CBBE UNP UNPB

⭐ ⭐⭐ (9,161 endorsements) 📥 334,426 downloads 📌 v5.0.3a 📅 12/30/2012
⚪ Last updated 2020

By Skysan4298 · Weapons and Armour

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/3/2020 📅 Created: 12/30/2012
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #9 of 43 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I hope you are enjoying this mod, and hopefully not too distracting while you stare at this mod in the game.

Thank you all for taking time to download and endorsing this mod.

V5 is here! I found a way to simulate the crystal look on the malachite pieces that were hard to add the glass refraction.  The Multi-layer Parallax with the detail map transparency brought out the look.

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Why this mod

I didn't like the Glass shield was blocking the beautiful Lydia body view, so I added the transparency to it. I saw a few transparent glass shield mods, but all had too much opaque. The light refraction enhanced the glass appearance as it distorted an image looked through the glass.

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.

What is this mod

This mod will replace the game's vanilla glass equipments, and it does not change any equipment rating. The provided Skysan_GlassNTGBow.esp mod activator file is not required to see this mod's items, but it is required to see many female armors. No other armor mod required, but the UNP body mod is recommended for the craftable UNP armor.

The main option has all glass equipment including both default vanilla female and male cuirass. These default armors have the vanilla body mesh with the stock undies. The craftable other armors are fully transparent, and it has a bikini panty for the PG13 rating. The default armors are less skimpy, but they are bulky.

The latest version will allow you to have vanilla and many other body type armors at the same time, and the default is vanilla female armor. The provided Skysan_GlassNTGBow.esp file must be active to see all other body type armors. See the adult version of these female armors.

With the latest Skysan_GlassNTGBow.esp file from the "Skysan_GlassESP" install option, you can have all 6 female glass cuirass armors simultaneously.  Vanilla, CBBE (Alt), Nikitaa CBBE, UNP, UNPB, and Crusade UNP.  The following picture is showing the optional 7Base Crusade armor.

Those who have been using CBBE as the default Glass cuirass, please use the "Switch default vanilla and CBBE cuirass" option. This will allow you to retain the enchanted

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod makes Glass armor and weapons highly transparent and shiny, with light refraction that distorts images seen through them. It supports CBBE, UNP, UNPB, iLoveCleavage, and 7NBase body types, and includes female HouseCarl skirts. A popular visual overhaul for Skyrim, with over 9,000 endorsements.

✨ Key Features

Makes Glass armor and weapons highly transparent and shiny.
Supports light refraction that distorts images showing through.
Compatible with CBBE, UNP, UNPB, iLoveCleavage, and 7NBase body types.
Includes female HouseCarl skirts (description cut off).

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 9,161 endorsements and over 334k downloads.
  • Works across multiple popular body types, so most players are covered.
  • The refraction effect is a cool twist—makes glass gear actually look like glass.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in March 2020—might have issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
  • Description is cut off, so you don't get full details on features or install.
  • No clear instructions on requirements or compatibility beyond body types.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want their Glass armor to look truly glassy and shiny, with a realistic refraction effect. Great if you use CBBE or UNP body replacers. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly or opaque armor—this is purely visual.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the body type mod installed (like CBBE or UNP) before adding this, or the meshes won't fit.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to avoid overwriting other armor mods.
  • If you see visual glitches, try adjusting your ENB or lighting mods—refraction can be finicky.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Skysan4298
Version
5.0.3a
Downloads
334,426
Endorsements
9,161
Category
Weapons and Armour
Created
12/30/2012
Updated
3/3/2020

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