Better Foxes for Special Edition
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #91 of 308 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Thanks to triptherift for converting the models to Special Edition format, and for the canine eyes variant!
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Skyrim's fox models always bothered me. There are a lot of great retextures out there, but the actual shape of the model always looked off, especially the face.
This mod aims to fix that. I've gone in and edited the fox and snow fox models so that they look more like actual foxes.
These edited models are compatible with any retexture mod, as long as the eye shape and position are not too different from vanilla. In my screenshots I'm using textures from Bellyache's Animal and Creature Pack.
I've also added actual eye models to the foxes. No more dead-looking textured on eyes! The new eye models reference the "EyeKhajiitOrangeNarrow" eye texture, so any texture replacers that edit that texture will also change the fox eye texture. The alternate canine eye variant references the werewolf eye texture.
In my screenshots I'm using textures from Xenius High Quality Eyes. (mod seems to be gone!)
Since this is just a model replacer, it should be compatible with anything that uses the default fox model.
Better Foxes for Special Edition is a model and texture replacer that makes foxes in Skyrim Special Edition look more like real foxes. It's a straightforward visual improvement for players who want more realistic wildlife, with 470 endorsements and nearly 49,000 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 470 endorsements and nearly 49,000 downloads.
- Does exactly what it says: makes foxes look more realistic.
- Lightweight visual upgrade that doesn't touch gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects foxes, so if you want other animals overhauled, this won't help.
- Last updated in 2018, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter fox models or textures.
For Skyrim players who want more realistic wildlife without overhauling the whole game. If you're a purist who loves immersion and notice the vanilla foxes look off, this is a quick fix. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a comprehensive animal overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a model replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2.
- If you use other mods that change fox appearances, load this one after them to ensure it takes priority.
- Check if the mod is compatible with your Skyrim SE version; it was last updated in 2018, so test it after major game updates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Camkitty
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 48,799
- Endorsements
- 470
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 10/9/2018
- Updated
- 10/9/2018
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