Ebony Mail Effect Shader Fix

⭐ ⭐ (617 endorsements) 📥 82,897 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 3/31/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Evilou · Bug Fixes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/31/2021 📅 Created: 3/31/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #9 of 92 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Details

This is the SSE port of Ebony mail black effect fix from Evilou.

Feel free to ask question, make suggestions or make requests, I'm able to modify the mod.

It fixes the ebony mail effect not affecting hair correctly.

Evilou kindly gave me permission to upload this to SSE.

Differences from the original:

- ESP flagged as ESL (doesn't count towards plugin limit)

- Descriptions translated to english

- Form Version 44

Description from the original mod paige:

1. 2 october 23 2013-------------

-make the effect named black aura (which is the visual effect of the black cloak) hidden in

skyrim ui, so it will not appear unnecessary in the list of current

active effects on player.

I think/hope all is done and there is nothing special to change to this mod now.

1. 1. 1 october 23 2013----------

-remove the craftable ebony mail from the esp.

About what is there inside the esp, know that i let some edits on 2 or 3

magic effect that seems to be for ebony mail but that seems not to be

used in game at all.

1. 1 october 22 2013------------

-Just noticed the black cloak does not activate when is in combat but only when sneaking.

Now, it should activate when sneaking and when is in combat.

1 october 22 2013--------------

-first release.

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I like Ebony mail, and i like also the armor enchantement, but since i

don't wear helm, it s just weird to see the top of the hair not turning

black. So i made a little fix that would allow all the head to turn

black as well even if no helm is worn.

(I also add a craftable ebony mail without any enchantement at the forge, but since i want Ebony mail

to stay "unique", the craftable version has same amount of armor than

vanilla ebony armor.)

Basically, it simply adds an alpha channel effect on the body when the armor enchantement activate, so we can see

through the eyes and the hair the black body under the normal body.

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-The mod should not conflict with retexturing.

-The mod may conflict with mod altering the enchantement.

-The mod should work fine with mod editing the shader effect.

-The mod should also work with hair mod, but due to the way they are build, some hair style may not turn black completely.

(-You may have a "useless" craftable ebony mail at the forge if you use other

mod to craft ebony mail that let the ebony mail keep the same stat than

vanilla ebony mail, or it can simp

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A small bug fix mod for Skyrim that corrects the Ebony Mail's effect shader so it properly affects hair. With 617 endorsements and 82,897 downloads, it's a community-approved fix for a specific visual issue. Last updated in March 2021, it remains a simple, targeted solution for players who want consistent armor effects.

✨ Key Features

Fixes the Ebony Mail effect shader not applying to hair.
Targeted bug fix for a specific visual inconsistency.
Lightweight mod with no additional features or dependencies.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 617 endorsements and 82k downloads.
  • Solves a real visual bug that bothers players using Ebony Mail.
  • Simple and focused—does exactly what it says, nothing more.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only addresses hair shader; other potential shader issues remain untouched.
  • Last updated in 2021, so may not be tested with newer Skyrim versions.
  • No compatibility info provided—could conflict with other shader or hair mods.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use the Ebony Mail and notice the effect doesn't apply to hair, this is a must-have fix. It's also for modders who want a clean, minimal patch. Skip if you don't care about this specific visual detail or if you use overhaul mods that might already fix it.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep your load order clean.
  • Place this mod after any mods that alter the Ebony Mail or its shaders to ensure the fix takes effect.
  • If you use an ENB, test in-game to confirm the shader fix works with your setup.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Evilou
Version
1.0
Downloads
82,897
Endorsements
617
Category
Bug Fixes
Created
3/31/2021
Updated
3/31/2021

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