ENB Shiny Beard Fix

⭐ ⭐ (308 endorsements) 📥 45,633 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 9/21/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By AllieWadeMods · Body, Face, and Hair

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/21/2022 📅 Created: 9/21/2022
⚠️ 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
  • 🏆 #94 of 221 Body, Face, and Hair mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I don't know why nobody ever did this before (of if someone did let me know, I couldn't find anything), anyway I've always been annoyed by the excessive shine of the beards when using ENB under certain lighting, especially rainy weather, so I tried to do something about it by playing with the alpha channel of the beard's normal maps.

Since I know next to nothing about those things all my thanks go to Sooner266 for explaining how to fix the same issue with the brows.

I made two versions: one with the alpha channel totally black that will remove the shine entirely and another which will leave just a bit of shine to reflect the light.

I used the vanilla normal maps, since the only other beard retexture I know of is Beards, which you can see in the pictures, but the fix should work with any retexture that uses the vanilla file path and names. Just be sure to load my fix last.

Other beards mods like Beards of Power etc. that just combine or change the beard meshes don't add any new textures so it should work with those too.

It also works with High Poly Head version of the vanilla beards.

(Also we need more beards mods, beards needs love!)

No ESP, just textures.

And I'm pretty sure that since it's just .dds files they should work with any version of the game, LE, SE, AE, VR, your smart fridge, etc.

(correct me if I'm wrong)

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A lightweight cosmetic patch that removes or reduces the unnatural shine on beards when using ENB in Skyrim. With 308 endorsements and 45,633 downloads, it's a proven quick fix for a common visual annoyance. Last updated in September 2022, it remains a simple, effective solution for ENB users.

✨ Key Features

Reduces or removes beard shine caused by ENB
Quick fix with minimal setup
Compatible with ENB presets
Lightweight and performance-friendly

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-tested with 308 endorsements and over 45k downloads
  • Solves a specific visual bug without changing gameplay
  • Simple drop-in fix that doesn't bloat your load order

⚠️ Cons

  • Only addresses beard shine, not other ENB-related visual issues
  • May not be compatible with all ENB presets or custom shaders
  • Last updated in 2022, so potential conflicts with newer ENB versions
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use ENB and notice that beards look overly shiny or wet. If you're a modder or casual player who wants a quick visual polish without touching gameplay, this is for you. Skip if you don't use ENB or if your beards already look fine.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have ENB installed and active before applying this fix.
  • If you use a mod manager, install it like any other mod and let it overwrite if prompted.
  • Test in-game with a character that has a beard to see the difference immediately.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
AllieWadeMods
Version
1.0
Downloads
45,633
Endorsements
308
Category
Body, Face, and Hair
Created
9/21/2022
Updated
9/21/2022

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