Light refracting Glass armor and weapons - UNP CBBE 7Base
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 26 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I hope you are enjoying this mod, and hopefully not too distracting while you stare at this mod in the game.
Thank you all for taking time to download and endorsing this mod.
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What is this mod
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[]This mod will replace the game's vanilla glass male/female armors and weapons, and it does not change any equipment rating.
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]The shield is clear and transparent.[]The transparent weapons are available.
[]List of female armors for the default glass female armor.
[]Please check the FORUM's "What's in the Glass mod options download" list for the complete list.
[]The vanilla main option's Skysan_GlassAW.esp mod activator file is "empty" to show this mod's items from the . BSA files.
[]It is required to see the light refracting shield in the 1st person view.
[]The "Extra" option's Skysan_GlassAW.esp mod activator file will show 4 other standalone glass female armors.
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Check this video before reporting bug
Please see the following video that shows this mod's light refracting Chillrend equipped on the right hand while the game vanilla unmodded Chillrend equipped on the left hand.
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Installation
The MAIN download has the Vanilla glass armor/weapons, aMidianBorn, and ChronoTrigger77 BBP Remodeled Glass Armor in a single All In One file. The MAIN download has all optional items, and the Vortex/NMM/MO installation process will guide the installation process.
The "Extra" option's Skysan_GlassAW.esp mod activator file will add extra standalone glass female armors that will let you see 4 other glass armors at the same time.
The "Loose file" download will require your attention if you want to install optional downloads. Install the "Loose file" download first, and install the Optional download for the "Loose file" download.
The Transparent Weapon download should be installed at the last install order.
Use another glass texture mod
You can use another glass texture mod, but you won't see the semi-refracting crystal appearance on some of malachite pieces.
This video is illustrating the aMidianBorn glass texture usage with this mod, and the helmet was modified on all malachite pieces while the legging was only modified on half malachite pieces. The legging will illustrate the malachite pieces without the transparency which won't have the se
This mod enhances the Glass armor and weapons in Skyrim by making the malachite pieces light-refracting and distorting, adding a visual upgrade. It supports UNP, CBBE, and 7Base female armor variants. A popular cosmetic choice with over 4,700 endorsements and 176,000 downloads, last updated in June 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 4,708 endorsements and 176,280 downloads—clearly a hit.
- Works with three major body mods (UNP, CBBE, 7Base) so most female characters are covered.
- Pure visual upgrade—no gameplay changes, so it's safe for any playthrough.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects female armor models; male armors are unchanged, so male characters miss out.
- The effect might not be noticeable on all armor pieces depending on lighting and texture mods.
- Compatibility risk with other texture or mesh overhauls that modify Glass armor—load order matters.
For Skyrim players who want their Glass gear to look more magical and eye-catching, especially those using UNP, CBBE, or 7Base body mods. If you're a completionist who loves visual polish, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you play mostly male characters.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this mod and let it overwrite any conflicting Glass textures—check the mod's file structure to ensure it loads after other texture mods.
- For UNP/CBBE/7Base users, make sure your body mod is installed first so the armor meshes align correctly.
- Test the effect in first-person and third-person views to see the refraction—it's most visible in bright light.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Skysan4298
- Version
- 1.2.7b
- Downloads
- 176,280
- Endorsements
- 4,708
- Category
- Weapons and Armour
- Created
- 11/23/2016
- Updated
- 6/27/2023
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