Male Face Textures DEFAULT and SOS compatible
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 4.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #229 of 260 Body, Face, and Hair mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Diffusal, normal and specular maps were changed.
It's compatible with SAM/SOS/Default bodies
Manual installation recommended
Races included:
INSTALLATIONDrop files from archive to steamapps/common/Skyrim Special Edition/Data
Data\textures\actors\character\BretonMale\malehead_n.dds
Data\textures\actors\character\DarkElfMale\malehead_n.dds
Data\textures\actors\character\HighElfMale\malehead_n.dds
Data\textures\actors\character\ImperialMale\malehead_n.dds
Data\textures\actors\character\male\malehead.dds
Data\textures\actors\character\male\malehead_n.dds
Data\textures\actors\character\male\malehead_s.dds
Data\textures\actors\character\male\malehead_sk.dds
Data\textures\actors\character\orcmale\malehead_n.dds
Data\textures\actors\character\RedguardMale\malehead_n.dds
Data\textures\actors\character\WoodElfMale\malehead_n.dds
v. 2. 2 - 27. 07. 2018
LIPS texture changed
v. 2. 1 - 06. 10. 2017
Added cleaner version of a file
v. 2. 0 - 06. 10. 2017
-Fully updated diffusal map
-Renewed normal map
v1. 1. 3 - 25. 10. 2016
-Fixed blocky faces
-Updated diffuse map
-Updated glow map
v1. 1. 1 - 23. 10. 2016
-Renewed Wood Elf textures
-Updated diffuse map textures
v1. 0. 1 - 15. 10. 2016
-Renewed diffuse textures (fixed back of the head)
-Renewed Orc textures, now they are smoother
-Renewed Dunmer textures with more humanized
A simple retexture mod that replaces default male face textures with smoother versions, compatible with SOS. With 496 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a subtle visual improvement to male faces.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 496 endorsements and over 10k downloads
- Lightweight retexture that keeps the vanilla look but smoother
- Works with SOS, so no conflicts for those using that mod
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects male face textures, so no other body or face changes
- Last updated in 2018, so may not be tested with the latest game patches
- Potential compatibility risk with other mods that alter male face textures
For Skyrim players who want a subtle improvement to male faces without overhauling the look. If you use SOS and want smoother textures, this is a safe bet. Skip if you're looking for more dramatic changes or female face textures.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager.
- If you use SOS, make sure to load this mod after SOS to ensure textures are applied correctly.
- Check the mod's images to see the difference before installing, so you know what to expect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Den987
- Version
- 2.3
- Downloads
- 10,417
- Endorsements
- 496
- Category
- Body, Face, and Hair
- Created
- 8/2/2018
- Updated
- 8/2/2018
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