Argonian Improvements SSE - Horns
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #23 of 434 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Skyrim version: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3776
=========== Description ===========
This mod adds brand new horn and adornment textures for both male and females, they are 100% new textures along with brand new normals. The original vanilla textures where 1024, I have included two options for you.
Please pick one: Large: 2048x2048 Normal: 1024x1024
A simple SSE port, I had a few people request this so here it is.
==== FAQ ====
Q. Are these HD? A. I do not consider them or any mod I have done a good enough quality to call them HD. They are however improvements over vanilla imo.
Q. What about the face/body textures are they included? A. No, they are not. Only the horn/hair textures.
Q. Will this work with <insert mod name here>? A. Unless that mod changes the horn textures then its 100% compatible.
============ Installation ============ There are two ways to install this mod:
- Use NMM to install the mod for you.
- Download and install the mod manually.
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- Nexus Mod Manager:
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1. Click the 'Download With Manager' button on top of the file.
2. The mod can then be activated in NMM's mod list when the mod is downloaded fully. Double-click on the mod to start the installation.
3. Install the mod.
4. Finished.
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- Manual Installation:
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1. Use 7zip to extract the files. Extract the mod to a random place, NOT your Data folder.
2. Place the texture folder into your Data folder found in /Steam/SteamApps/common/Skyrim Special Edition/Data
3. Finished.
============== Uninstallation ==============
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- Nexus Mod Manager:
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1. Highlight Argonian Improvements SSE - Horns.
2. Select deactivate selected mod.
3. Finished.
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- Manual Installation:
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1. Delete the textures:
argonianhair.dds argonianhair_n.dds argonianfemalehair.dds
2. Finished.
========== History ==========
1. 0 - First Release
==================== Known Bugs & Issues: ====================
There are a couple small seams, some of those are vanilla mesh issues.
===================== CREDITS & PERMISSIONS =====================
Nivea: For textures.
=============== Licensing/Legal ===============
This mod is
Argonian Improvements SSE - Horns by Nivea adds 100% new horn and adornment textures for both male and female Argonians, complete with new normal maps. A popular cosmetic enhancement for Skyrim Special Edition, with over 3,400 endorsements and 435,000 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust — 3,423 endorsements and over 435k downloads.
- Fresh textures and normals give Argonians a visual upgrade without touching other parts.
- Works for both genders, so your whole lizard population gets the boost.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 — might need a check for compatibility with the latest Skyrim SE patches.
- Only covers horns and adornments, so if you want full Argonian overhauls, this is just a piece.
For Skyrim SE players who want their Argonian characters to stand out with better-looking horns and face adornments. If you're into role-playing as a lizard or just want a subtle visual upgrade, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a full Argonian retexture.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check your load order — this mod only affects textures, so it should be compatible with most mods, but place it after any mods that change Argonian meshes.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, make sure you're using the SSE version of the mod, not the original Skyrim one.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Nivea
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 435,105
- Endorsements
- 3,423
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 12/12/2016
- Updated
- 12/12/2016
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