Female Bosmer Normal Map Fix
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #22 of 82 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description:
Bethesda has given all of the races unique normal maps, with one exception - Female Wood Elves.
My mod fixes this inconsistency by giving female woodelves their own unique normal maps so they match their male counterparts.
Compatibility:
No plugin incompatibilities found yet.
Most skin texture mods on the nexus do not provide female woodelf textures by default, as they are an unused texture path in the vanilla game.
I have provided consistency patches for some of the more popular skin texture mods with open perms.
Skin textures that are compatible out of the box:
Reverie - Mod Author has provided woodelf textures already.
REALORE SKIN ULTIMA V2 - Mod Author has provided woodelf textures already.
Vanilla - all files necessary are included in main mod.
Skin textures that include this fix already:
Lovergirl - already includes this fix.
BnP - already includes this fix.
Skin textures that have been patched:
Bijin skin - consistency patch available under misc files.
Baby girl skin - consistency patch available under misc files.
Fair skin complexion - consistency patch available under misc files.
Mature skin - consistency patch available under misc files.
Mommy - consistency patch available under misc files.
Tempered Skin - consistency patch available under misc files.
Lucid Skin - consistency patch available under misc files.
Skin textures that do not need the fix, because they don't have unique normals:
The Pure - This skin mod doesn't have unique normal maps, so this fix wouldn't be necessary.
PB's 8k Silky Skin - This skin mod doesn't have unique normal maps, so this fix wouldn't be necessary.
Diamond skin - This skin mod doesn't have unique normal maps, so this fix wouldn't be necessary.
Leyenda Skin - This skin mod doesn't have unique normal maps, so this fix wouldn't be necessary.
*Of course mod authors are free to use my fix as a resource or base for their skin overhauls, consistency patches are also welcome.
Fixes the missing custom face normal map for female Bosmer in Skyrim, which incorrectly used high elf textures. A small, focused bug fix with 450 endorsements and nearly 50k downloads, last updated in July 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix with 450 endorsements and nearly 50k downloads.
- Directly addresses a visual inconsistency that bothers Bosmer players.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects female Bosmer; male Bosmer and other races are untouched.
- May conflict with other mods that alter face normal maps or textures.
- Last updated in 2023, so compatibility with newer Skyrim versions is unverified.
For Skyrim players who play as female Bosmer and notice the face texture mismatch. If you're a completionist who wants visual consistency, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't play Bosmer or if you use a comprehensive texture overhaul that already fixes this.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep your load order clean.
- If you use a texture overhaul, load this mod after it to ensure the fix takes priority.
- Check the mod's file section for any optional patches if you use other body or face mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Hornclonic
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 49,002
- Endorsements
- 450
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 7/23/2023
- Updated
- 7/23/2023
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