Better Pelts and Hides
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #88 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hi everyone!
If you've downloaded my mod slightly Better Small Antlers and Deer Hide (thank you!) you'll know I've been working on fixing the awful pelts that feature in vanilla Skyrim. At present this mod contains my Elk Pelt and the Deer/Reindeer Pelt. As I finish more of the pelts and hides, I'll add them here. I'm currently working on Horse Hides (pretty much done) and the Bear Pelt in all its flavors.
If you've downloaded my Elk Pelt previously, you can safely overwrite that with this mod. As this is a mesh and texture replacer, you can install it to see if you dig it, and uninstall it without any ill effects on your save.
Thanks for checking out the mod!
Update 24th Mar '23. The pelts are now fluffy! A massive thank you to SkySinclaire, author of the fantastic Pelage - Fluffy Animals and Creatures mod for the update! Be sure to download Pelage, and to give SkySinclaire some kudos for this update. Thank you!
My other mods: slightly Better Rock Cairns A mesh replacer for Skyrim's rock cairns.
Better Butterflies A mesh and texture replacer for Skyrim's Butterflies.
Clovers Don't Float Less floaty clover plants. A mesh replacer.
Slaughterfish Eggs are Fish Eggs More fish egg-esque Slaughterfish eggs. You guessed it, a mesh replacer!
Future plans: Fluff 'em up. I'd love to make a Fluffworks-style version of the mod.
Make them work with Carry Your Carcasses.
This mod uses assets created by LeSuisse13 and used in accordance with a Creative Commons 4. 0 Attribution License. A huge thank you to Xtudo for allowing me to use their mesh and textures in the mod! Be sure to give them some kudos!
Better Pelts and Hides is a mesh and texture replacer for Skyrim's pelts and hides, offering improved visual quality. With 3,351 endorsements and 2.9M downloads, it's a popular cosmetic upgrade for players who want more detailed animal skins.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (2.9M) shows it's a go-to for pelt improvements
- 3,351 endorsements means the community backs this mod hard
- Simple mesh and texture replacer—no gameplay changes, just better looks
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in April 2023—might not be patched for the latest Skyrim updates
- Only covers pelts and hides, so if you want other texture overhauls you'll need more mods
For Skyrim players who want more realistic animal pelts and hides without overhauling the whole game. Perfect for immersion-focused modders who appreciate subtle visual upgrades. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a complete texture pack.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install—it's a simple drag-and-drop, but managers keep your load order clean.
- Place this mod after other texture overhauls in your load order so it takes priority for pelt textures.
- Check the mod page for any compatibility notes with popular texture packs like Skyrim 202X or SMIM.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- FrankBlack
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 2,937,227
- Endorsements
- 3,351
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 3/18/2023
- Updated
- 4/20/2023
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