Beard Mask Fix - Beards Use Slot 44 SKSE Plugin
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #106 of 156 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod makes it possible to wear face masks on characters with facial hair without the beard clipping into the mask. Skyrim normally doesn't have any designated slot for long beards, which is why the Shrouded Cowl only has the mask for female characters in vanilla.
Files for adding the missing mask to the Shrouded Cowl are provided in addition to the engine fix. You can make this work for any item that covers the face by adding slot 44 to its Armor form.
Beard Mask Fix is a lightweight SKSE plugin that hides facial hair when wearing items that use slot 44, preventing beard clipping through masks and helmets. It's a simple, highly endorsed bug fix for Skyrim players who use such gear.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 3,814 endorsements and 1.4M downloads.
- Solves a common visual clipping issue for players who wear masks or helmets.
- Lightweight and does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects slot 44 items; other slots may still cause clipping.
- Requires SKSE, which may be a barrier for some users.
- Last updated in 2022, so compatibility with the latest Skyrim version is uncertain.
For Skyrim players who use masks, helmets, or other headgear that occupies slot 44 and are annoyed by beard clipping. If you don't use such items, you don't need this mod. Skip if you're not using SKSE or prefer a more comprehensive fix.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SKSE installed and launch the game through SKSE, not the default launcher.
- This mod is a plugin, so place it in your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2.
- If you're using a mod manager, enable the plugin in your load order after installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Parapets
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 1,444,249
- Endorsements
- 3,814
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 12/7/2022
- Updated
- 12/16/2022
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