Ebony Mail Effect Shader Fix
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #9 of 92 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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
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
📊 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.
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.
💡 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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