PASH - Piercings Auto Show and Hide

⭐ ⭐ (426 endorsements) 📥 46,231 downloads 📌 v2.16.0 📅 10/13/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By Silvermetal · Clothing and Accessories

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/19/2026 📅 Created: 10/13/2023
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #33 of 82 Clothing and Accessories mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description

Using the magic of Dynamic Armor Variants (DAV) and Keyword Item Distributor (via CAEKD) this mod hides any equipped body piercing that is covered by armor or clothing. If you have already used Sharkish Piercings - Hide and show them using Dynamic Armor Variants or Ayleid Piercings - Hide and show them using Dynamic Armor Variants then you already know how it all works, those two are deprecated now since this is mod has support for every body piercing mod (that I know of, suggestions are welcome) and it also works for males.

Technical description for the curious ones

CAEKD distributes keywords via KID which function as a whitelist and blacklist. This mod uses those keywords for DAV conditions which when met, the armor addons are replaced by empty armor addons contained in PASH's esp.

The logic for hiding a piercing is  OR (S AND T AND -Q AND -R) OR U where:

P = Part is not exposed

Q = Armor is equipped

R = Clothing is equipped

S = Part is not exposed (for underwear)

T = Underwear is equipped

U = Part is covered

Since the game engine uses Conjunctive Normal Form for Conditional Expressions, in the json file you'll find something more complex looking, but it's actually the same, I used this handy calculator for the conversion.

This mod is just plug and play, safe to install and uninstall anytime. If you want to add support for piercings not currently supported, ask me in the comments section and I'll get into it. Support for armor and clothing is now handled at CAEKD - Clothing & Armor Exposure Keyword Distribution

Troubleshooting

If there's a piercing that fails to show when it should or it shows when it shouldn't, first try using Internal Keyword Indicator to see if the CAEKD keywords distributed via KID are correct.

If the keywords you see make sense to you, then use More Informative Console, to check the keywords of each and every armor equipped (including helms, boots, gloves, rings, anything you put on your body) , and search for "ArmorCuirass" and/or "ClothingBody" keywords. I've seen authors add those keywords when they shouldn't, like adding ClothingBody to boots when they should have ClothingFeet. Generally this is unintentional and can be easily fixed by removing that keyword from the item using xEdit, but sometimes this is done on purpose as a cheat to enable body enchantments on other pieces of equipment, although sadly this breaks compatibility with PASH.

Apart from this, some users have reported that Go To Bed and Bathing in Skyrim breaks PASH. I haven't checked this myself yet, I have to investigate furth

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

PASH - Piercings Auto Show and Hide automatically hides equipped body piercings when covered by armor or clothing. A quality-of-life cosmetic mod for players who use piercing mods and want realistic coverage. With 426 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but appreciated utility.

✨ Key Features

Automatically hides body piercings when covered by armor or clothes
Works with equipped piercings from other mods
Recent update as of February 2026

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-trusted with 426 endorsements and 46k downloads
  • Solves a real immersion-breaking issue for piercing mod users
  • Actively maintained (last updated Feb 2026)

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires other piercing mods to be useful—standalone value is limited
  • Potential compatibility issues with custom armor or clothing mods that don't use standard body slots
  • Niche appeal: only relevant if you actually use piercing mods
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use body piercing mods and want them to hide under armor for realism. Also for immersion-focused players who dislike clipping or unrealistic visibility. Skip if you don't use piercing mods or don't care about that detail.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have a piercing mod installed first, as this mod only works with existing piercings.
  • If you use a mod manager, install via your manager to keep load order clean.
  • Check that your armor mods use standard body slots; custom slot armors might not trigger the hiding.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Silvermetal
Version
2.16.0
Downloads
46,231
Endorsements
426
Category
Clothing and Accessories
Created
10/13/2023
Updated
2/19/2026

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