Half-Orc Race SSE
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 8 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #8 of 24 Races, Classes, and Birthsigns mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds the Half-Orc Race to Skyrim Special Edition.
The standard version includes the standard CBBE Special body meshes (Curvy preset), with standard CBBE textures from Caliente.
The race is fully compatible to Dawnguard and Vampire transform (apperance will not change when transforming, this is working as intended).
Also works perfectly with Better Vampires.
RaceCombability for SSE
a HDT capable skeleton for SSE
Recommended
Bijin Skin CBBE SE (i currently use the 4k download with the 8k normalmaps - it looks awesome)
Better Vampires SE (loadorder is important here!)
White Orcteeth from Skyrim LE (work fine for me)
KS Hairdos SSE with these textures: Salt and Wind
Race Compability Dialogue SSE , if you want to take advantage of the OrcProxy Keyword
coming soon:
2 or 3 RaceMenu presets (I have them ready, but have to write down their requirements like hair, makeup, ...)
...better screenshots... :)
go to the awesome ratrace, who published this mod several years ago for Skyrim LE. I ever since only played Half-Orcs!
This mod is a SSE conversion with some minor bugfixes.
Permission given by ratrace.
Please report bug, I'll fix them. However I have a ton of hours played in SSE with it and did not find any for several months now.
This is my first mod description, I will revise / expand it over time :)
This mod adds a Half-Orc race to Skyrim Special Edition, using CBBE body meshes and textures. It's a conversion of a popular Legendary Edition mod, with compatibility for Dawnguard and Better Vampires. Requires Dawnguard, RaceCompatibility, and a HDT skeleton. Recommended mods include Bijin Skin and KS Hairdos.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 260 endorsements and over 12k downloads.
- Faithful conversion of a well-loved LE mod, so you know it's been tested by many.
- Plays nice with vampire overhauls like Better Vampires, which is a big plus for vampire playthroughs.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires a HDT-capable skeleton, which can be a hassle to set up if you're not already using one.
- Needs RaceCompatibility for SSE, adding another dependency to manage.
- Last updated in 2018, so it might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim SE updates or other mods that have changed since.
For Skyrim SE players who want to play as a half-orc with proper CBBE body support and vampire compatibility. If you're into role-playing as a hybrid race and don't mind a few extra mod requirements, this is for you. Skip if you're not interested in race mods or prefer simpler installs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have a HDT skeleton installed before adding this mod, or your character might have broken body physics.
- If you use Better Vampires, place this mod's ESP before it in your load order to avoid conflicts.
- For the best look, grab Bijin Skin CBBE SE and KS Hairdos with Salt and Wind textures as recommended.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Darksteele
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 12,212
- Endorsements
- 260
- Category
- Races, Classes, and Birthsigns
- Created
- 9/25/2018
- Updated
- 9/30/2018
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