Flawn's Vanilla Argonians Redux - 4k CBBE UNP SOS HIMBO - FVAR

⭐ ⭐⭐ (6,629 endorsements) 📥 2.4M downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 12/16/2020
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Lordflawn · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 7/5/2025 📅 Created: 12/16/2020
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #153 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod



-Flawn's Vanilla Argonians Redux-

What does this do?:

This is a complete and customizable Argonian texture overhaul based on 4k upscales of the vanilla textures. This mod fixes several vanilla issues that, to my knowledge, no other retextures fix. The textures are 4k and 2k with BC7 Compression. This mod is compatible with UNP, CBBE, SOS, and HIMBO based body meshes. (BHUNP, 3BA, TNG, etc.)

  • []Default - Rough and scaly, for those who want their Argonians less human looking.

    []Smooth - Human-like smooth skin, not very realistic but who cares?

    []Nippleless - Same as default but without nipples, the most vanilla looking. (For females)

    []Full Scales - Heavy scales directly based on the vanilla textures. (For males)

Eyes (Optional)
  • []Replacer - Simple eye texture replacer.

    []Replacer Plus - Replaces vanilla eye textures while adding new ones.

    []Standalone - Adds new eye options without replacing vanilla ones.

    []Glowing - Replace eye mesh with out that glows.

Feet

  • []Human-Like - Uses the regular human foot mesh.

    []Clawed - Replaces foot mesh with a clawed reptilian one

NPCs (Optional)
  • []Vanilla Adapted - Vanilla NPC faces made to use the new head mesh.

    []Flawn's Edits - NPC faces edited to my liking, some are only slight edits but some are more redesigned.

    • []Muscles - Alternate body normal maps that give a muscly appearance. (For CBBE, UNP, and HIMBO)

      []Flat Chested - Alternate body textures, good for small/flat chested body presets. (For CBBE and UNP)

      Installation Order:

      • []Download whichever main file fits your female body mesh. If you're not planning on using the female textures then download either.

        []Download any addons you want and make sure they overwrite the main file.

        []Place any ESP plugins from this mod low in your loadorder.

      • []Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, manual installation isn't recommended.

        Recommended Mods:

        - Kabu's Argonian Fins by Kabunouveau - An updated and improved version of Chilean Wolf's Argonian Fins mod.

        - Argonian Creation Extended by WhiskersIsTheCat - Adds more racemenu sliders for Argonian faces.

        - HDT SMP beast race tail replacer by sandant25 - Adds proper physics to the tail mesh.

        Other mods used in screenshots, not Argonian related:

        - Remodeled Armor SE - CBBE 3BA by ChronoTrigger77

        - Obi's SkimpyDemon armor 3BA by Obicnii

        - Savage Bikini SE CBBE 3BA BHUNPby spaz490

        - Xavbio's Armor and C

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Flawn's Vanilla Argonians Redux (FVAR) is a vanilla-styled Argonian retexture mod for Skyrim, offering 4K textures with support for CBBE, UNP, SOS, and HIMBO body mods. With 6,629 endorsements and 2.4 million downloads, it's a highly popular choice for players seeking a faithful visual overhaul of the lizard race.

✨ Key Features

Vanilla-styled Argonian retexture
4K texture resolution
Compatible with CBBE, UNP, SOS, and HIMBO body mods

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 6,629 endorsements and 2.4M downloads
  • Faithful vanilla aesthetic keeps the original look while improving quality
  • Broad body mod support covers both male and female presets

⚠️ Cons

  • No detailed feature list or screenshots in the description, so you're flying blind on specifics
  • Last updated July 2025 — might not be patched for the latest Skyrim updates or DLC
  • 4K textures can be a VRAM hog on lower-end rigs
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a high-quality Argonian overhaul that stays true to the vanilla style, especially if you use body mods like CBBE or HIMBO. Skip if you're looking for a complete race overhaul with new meshes or gameplay changes — this is purely a texture upgrade.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage FVAR easily
  • If you have VRAM issues, consider using the 2K version if available, or optimize with texture compression
  • Load FVAR after other texture mods to ensure it takes priority

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Lordflawn
Version
2.0
Downloads
2,357,266
Endorsements
6,629
Category
Models and Textures
Created
12/16/2020
Updated
7/5/2025

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