Better Male Presets
⚪ 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
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #141 of 222 Body, Face, and Hair mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
OVERVIEW:
This mod is a port of my Skyrim presets to the Special Edition. These are selectable at character creation, or you can open the console and type "showracemenu" to change your existing character's appearance. Since they're presets you can easily tweak and change them to your liking, but they should serve as a pretty good starting point for the kind of character you want to make.
This file includes 3 nord presets, 2 breton presets, 2 redguard presets, 1 orc preset, 1 high elf preset, 1 wood elf preset, and 1 dark elf preset.
REQUIREMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS:
There are no requirements for using this mod. All presets use vanilla assets to ensure this mod is compatible with the widest variety of systems.
The screenshots for these presets were taken in original Skyrim using the mods Better Males and Human Eyes for Elves; your presets will look different based on the mods and texture replacers you currently have installed.
INSTALLATION:
To install, use NMM or copy the .esp file into your Skyrim's Data folder.
To uninstall, simply uncheck the file in "Data Files" and then delete "Sundy's Male Presets.esp" from your Data folder.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
This mod replaces a few of the default presets and will be incompatible with other mods that do the same, but you can always download multiple preset mods and then switch between them using Skyrim's "data files" list as you like. The beauty of preset mods is that you only need them active when you originally create your character.
CREDITING:
I encourage everyone to use these head morphs as you see fit. Go crazy and have fun! Just remember that I've spent a LOT of time tweaking the geometry of these faces, and I'd appreciate credit and a link back if you use one of these presets or a derivative thereof in your own mod releases.
Any screens you can share of these presets in use, or any variations or derivatives, would be hugely appreciated! I want to see what you guys can do! And comments/endorsements don't hurt either. I love you.
Better Male Presets adds a set of human and elf male presets that are more attractive than the vanilla versions, making character creation easier. With over 6,000 endorsements and 185,000 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic enhancement for players who want better-looking male characters.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 6,251 endorsements and 185k downloads—clearly a go-to for male presets.
- Straightforward improvement: more attractive presets for both humans and elves, no gameplay changes.
- Saves time in character creation—just pick a preset and tweak from there.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so it may not be compatible with the latest game version or other mods.
- Only covers male presets—if you want female presets, this isn't for you.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter character creation or presets.
For players who want more attractive male character presets without spending time sculpting faces. Ideal for those who play humans or elves and want a quick, good-looking start. Skip if you're looking for female presets or major character creation overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, install this mod and check the preset list in character creation to see the new options.
- Since this mod is from 2016, test it with your current game version—if presets don't appear, check for compatibility patches.
- Combine with other cosmetic mods like texture overhauls for even better results, but be mindful of load order.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- highonsunday
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 185,297
- Endorsements
- 6,251
- Category
- Body, Face, and Hair
- Created
- 11/1/2016
- Updated
- 11/1/2016
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