Vampire Skin Color FIX
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #36 of 45 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Ownership: Loshirai14User ID: 4958627Don't forget to VOTE and ENDORSE! Requires Dawnguard and Skyrim 1. 6. 89 or higher Check out my other mods HERE
first of all, this only works for VANILLA VAMPIRE RACESThis permanently fixes the body and head color mismatch by making the 'skin color' slider work for Vampires.
for this mod to work as intended, you need to do the following (Optional)
you need to check this folder - textures\actors\character\female
delete the following files if you found them - femaleheadvampire.dds - femaleheadvampire_msn.dds
then 'copy' the following files from the same folder - femalehead.dds - femalehead_msn.dds
then paste it on your desktop
then rename them from: - femalehead.dds -> femaleheadvampire.dds - femalehead_msn.dds -> femaleheadvampire_msn.dds
then paste the renamed files back on this folder: - textures\actors\character\female
then you're ready to go :)
Alternative Way to Fix the Eyes:
for those people that has their vampire eyes reverted to the original human eyes, just do the followingstep1 : download Vampire Eyes for Normal Races or any other vampire eyes mod that works for normal races
step2 : revert your race from being vampire to normal by typing "player.setrace <yournormalrace>" (ex. player.setrace bretonrace)
step3 : open console then type "showracemenu", then use the eyes from the mod and finish editing
step4 : revert your race from normal to vampire again by typing "player.setrace <yournormalrace>vampire (ex. player.setrace bretonracevampire)
fixes all vampires ingame... i uploaded a few images of vampire NPCs from volkihar castle. see screenshots/images
============ INSTALLATION ============ - download main file - extract files with winRAR - copy file and paste it in your data folder - activate in your launcher - start the game and enjoy
This bug fix mod for vanilla vampire races in Skyrim permanently resolves the head and body color mismatch that occurs when editing a vampire with showracemenu. With over 4,500 endorsements and 107k downloads, it's a proven solution for a common visual glitch. Last updated in 2012, it remains relevant for classic Skyrim players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix with 4,554 endorsements and over 107k downloads.
- Targets a specific, annoying visual bug that many vampire players encounter.
- Simple, permanent solution—no need to reapply after every edit.
⚠️ Cons
- Only works for vanilla vampire races—not for modded vampire overhauls.
- Last updated in 2012—may not be compatible with the Special Edition or Anniversary Edition without tweaks.
For Skyrim players who play as vanilla vampires and are tired of the mismatched head and body skin tones when using showracemenu. If you use modded vampire races or play the Special Edition, this might not work for you—check compatibility first. Skip if you don't care about cosmetic glitches.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're using the vanilla vampire race—this mod won't affect custom or modded vampire races.
- If you're on Special Edition, you may need to convert the mod or find an updated version, as this was made for the original Skyrim.
- After installing, test with showracemenu to confirm the head and body colors match before continuing your playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Loshirai14
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 107,762
- Endorsements
- 4,554
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 10/12/2012
- Updated
- 12/17/2012
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