No More Ugly Effects SE

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,227 endorsements) 📥 184,547 downloads 📌 v1.2 📅 4/7/2018
⚪ Last updated 2018

By Tiiria · Visuals and Graphics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/11/2018 📅 Created: 4/7/2018
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #32 of 56 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Ftreach did most of the work with his mod No More Glowing Edges. Then I made an update I made that includes ShieldSpellHitFX, MagicArmorOakFleshFXS, MagicArmorStoneFleshFXS, MagicArmorEbonyFleshFXS, and MagicArmorIronFleshFXS. It is called No More Ugly Effects for Oldrim. This is an SE version of my version of the mod, plus a bunch of extra edits from No Edge Glow by mm137.

How it works:

No More Ugly Effects SE makes certain magic effect shaders on your character INVISIBLE, such as the colored outline you get from armor spells, absorb spells, and healing spells. It is not tied to any particular spells, so any mod-added enchantments, spells, ANYTHING that causes the shader to be applied, it simply has no graphical effect. If you have Cutting Room Floor, it also negates the spell-specific visuals on Alteration armor spells (such as the wooden Oakflesh effect), but it does not require CRF or a separate version of this mod to do so. I'll update if I find any more ugly effects to "turn off."

--credit to Ftreach for the original idea and mm137 for doing 99% of the work in the SE version--

Requirements:

The official DLC (which came with SSE anyway).

Installation Instructions:

Use your mod manager of choice or literally just stick the esp in your data folder and checkmark the box in data files from your Skyrim launcher. Load order shouldn't matter except in the rare case that some other esp changes these particular effect shaders. If you currently have No Edge Glow installed, it should be safe to remove it from your load order.

This mod likely won't do anything for you that No Edge Glow doesn't already do, unless you're using Cutting Room Floor, in which case it will kill the 'flesh spell specific shaders. v1. 1 update! Now changes Lightning Cloak effect shader as well.

This mod is based on No More Edge Glow - Magic and Transformations by mm137, which does the same thing except it negates a few less effect shaders.

Oldrim No More Ugly Effects is here

Oldrim No More Glowing Edges is here

Fun fact! If you use Oldrim No More Ugly Effects in SSE, it might break your female bow animations. I have no idea why, but it did for me. Hence my actually putting in some work and uploading this mod separately. This mod will not break your female bow animations. Also, this mod includes some additional shader edits from No More Edge Glow that the Oldrim NMUE does not have.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

No More Ugly Effects SE removes the garish green glow from Alteration armor spells, the red/green/blue outlines from drain spells, and the horrid outline on enchanted armors by replacing the shaders with invisible versions. This is a purely cosmetic mod for Skyrim Special Edition players who want cleaner visuals without those distracting effects.

✨ Key Features

Replaces character effect shaders with invisible versions
Removes green glow from Alteration armor spells
Removes red/green/blue outlines from drain spells and effects
Removes outline on enchanted armors

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 2,227 endorsements and 184k downloads
  • Directly fixes the most complained-about visual glows in Skyrim SE
  • Simple concept, does exactly what it says with no extra bloat

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2018, so it may not be compatible with newer Skyrim SE updates or mods that alter shaders
  • Purely cosmetic – if you actually like the glow effects, this mod removes them entirely
  • Potential conflicts with other visual overhaul mods that change effect shaders
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim SE players who are tired of the ugly green glow on armor spells and the rainbow outlines on enchanted gear. If you want a cleaner, more immersive look without those distracting effects, this is a must-have. Skip it if you enjoy the vanilla glow effects or use mods that intentionally retexture them.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this mod replaces shaders, make sure to place it after any mods that modify the same effects in your load order to ensure it takes priority.
  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, you can preview the mod's file structure before installing to confirm it only contains the shader files.
  • Check the mod's posts section for any user-reported compatibility notes with popular visual mods like ENB or ReShade.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Tiiria
Version
1.2
Downloads
184,547
Endorsements
2,227
Category
Visuals and Graphics
Created
4/7/2018
Updated
4/11/2018

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