Godsblood - An Ebony PBR Overhaul

⭐ — (44 endorsements) 📥 9,072 downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 3/7/2026
🟡 Updated this year

By tmwd · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/3/2026 📅 Created: 3/7/2026
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1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
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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

  • 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #90 of 188 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Ebony - also known as "Godsblood", as it is said to be the crystallized blood of a god or gods.

This is my new and improved handmade pbr of the various ebony armors, weapons and clutter of Skyrim. Because it uses vanilla paths, any armors or mods that use the vanilla ebony texture paths, or covered CC content texture paths, will also get patched when running PG. The ebony is now more glass-like in its properties, and less uniform in its texture, adding much needed variation and reflectiveness to it. On top of that, various other materials used in the textures were improved upon compared to my previous mod.

I also added ebony rings (used smim meshes and textures :D).

Please let me know if I missed anything or if there is anything you'd like to see have an ebony theme! Depending on permissions, I'm happy to add more mods to the list as well.

Main (torso) armor pieces are 4k, head/hand/boot pieces are 2k, weapons are 2k, clutter items are 1k. Base textures are saved as bc7 for best quality and minimal compression artifacting, same with normals - rmaos textures are saved as bc1. If its requested enough, I may add optional files in the future with different resolutions.

As always, if you have any feedback or encounter any issues, please feel free to leave a comment! :)

And check out the images - there are some amazing screenshots from Centinez in there, shows off how the ebony looks very well.

List of covered items:

Vanilla Items:

Ebony Armor (male and female)

Ebony Mail (male and female)

Ebony Shield

Ebony Arrow

Ebony Battleaxe

Ebony Dagger

Ebony Greatsword

Ebony Scabbard

Ebony Sword

Ebony Waraxe

Ebony Warhammer

Ebony Blade

Blade of Sacrifice

Nahkriin's Mask

Nahkriin's Staff (Main Quest Dragon Priest Staff)

Ebony Ingot (Vanaheim version included as well)

Skeleton Key

Ebony Dragon Claw

Creation Club Items:

Ebony Crossbow

Ebony Plate Armor (male and female)

Ebony Plate Boots

Ebony Plate Helmet

Ebony Plate Gauntlets

Ebony Brawlers Gauntlets

Ebony Staff

Modded Items:

SMIM Ebony Rings (plugin to add them to the game as well)

Lunar Guard Armor

Lunar Guard Battleaxe

Magic Pillars - Solitude, Whiterun, Riften

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Godsblood is a handmade PBR texture overhaul for Skyrim's ebony armor, weapons, and clutter, replacing vanilla paths so compatible mods get patched. It adds glass-like reflectiveness and variation, with 4k main armor pieces, 2k weapons, and 1k clutter, plus ebony rings. For players wanting a high-quality, cohesive ebony visual upgrade.

✨ Key Features

Handmade PBR textures for ebony armor, weapons, and clutter, using vanilla paths to patch compatible mods.
Adds ebony rings using SMIM meshes and textures.
Main torso armor pieces are 4k, head/hand/boot pieces and weapons are 2k, clutter items are 1k.
Base textures saved as BC7 for quality, RMAOS as BC1.
Covers vanilla items including Ebony Mail, Volendrung, Nahkriin's Mask, and more.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved (44 endorsements, 9k downloads) - solid niche following.
  • Handmade PBR with glass-like reflectiveness and variation - looks sharp in screenshots.
  • Covers a ton of items: armor, weapons, clutter, even rings - one mod does it all.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 44 endorsements - still a smaller mod, might have undiscovered issues.
  • Texture sizes are fixed (4k/2k/1k) - no optional resolution files yet, could be heavy for some rigs.
  • Uses vanilla paths, so mods that alter those paths might conflict or need patching - check your load order.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a cohesive, high-quality ebony visual overhaul without hunting multiple mods. If you're into PBR textures and want that glass-like shine, this is for you. Skip if you prefer lighter texture packs or don't care about ebony gear.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it uses vanilla paths, it should work with most mods that don't replace ebony textures - but test with your load order.
  • Check the images for screenshots by Centinez to see how it looks in-game before installing.
  • If you use a mod manager, let it overwrite other ebony textures for consistency.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
tmwd
Version
1.3
Downloads
9,072
Endorsements
44
Category
Models and Textures
Created
3/7/2026
Updated
5/3/2026

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