Refractive Glass Armor and Weapons 4k and 2k (WIP)

⭐ ⭐ (148 endorsements) 📥 9,421 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 10/1/2020
⚪ Last updated 2020

By Arrocito · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/19/2020 📅 Created: 10/1/2020
⚠️ Install Order · 6 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 ↗
6📦 Cathedral Armory Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #57 of 188 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Finally have version 1. 0 coming out and hope to have 2k, 4k, and uncompressed versions all out this week.

This is not a simple texture overhaul so if you try just the textures it wont work.

I have hated for a long time how the Glass Set has look and all the inconsistencies from the color to flat out the different cubemaps used in the meshes. My goal is to have a complete Glass Set overhaul that all matches and looks badass since this is the best normal material light armor in the game. I want to look at it and say "yeah, I want to wear that". This is made with Vanilla in mind.

Version 1. 0 is now rolling out and with it a couple of changes. Will have a Weapons download and an Armor download to make updates and changes easier to handle going forward.

Armor is currently out and includes

Curiass, Helmet, Gauntlets, Boots, Shield, 1stperson versions, And ground/Inventory versions.

Every texture(including diffuse, _n, and envmask) is custom and new.

Meant to be used after Cathedral Armory and will fit in perfectly but can be used by itself. It is now self standing with everything included but can easily go with Cathedral Armory, just put after it and make sure nothing else is overwriting it.

FYI: Everything looks a lot better in game that in the pics when you can move around and see the glass and metal interact with the world, lighting, weather, etc.

Warning: Uncompressed is coming first and compressed 4k and 2k will become available.

Feel free to let me know about any inconsistencies with lighting, shadows, or anything but make sure it is 100% from my mod before saying anything. I think I have everything done but I could have missed something.

Credits to MusicAndSilence creator of Refractive Stalhrim for help with getting base refraction stuff setup.

and the Cathedral Armory, the base mesh assets and cubemap are from the Armory.

I plan on doing alternate version at some point so suggestion are welcomed.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Refractive Glass Armor and Weapons is a WIP overhaul of Skyrim's Glass Set, replacing all textures with custom diffuse, normal, and envmask maps for a cohesive, refractive look. It includes armor and weapons, with 2k and 4k versions planned. Requires Cathedral Armory for best results but works standalone. 148 endorsements, last updated November 2020.

✨ Key Features

Complete Glass Set overhaul with custom textures for cuirass, helmet, gauntlets, boots, shield, and first-person/ground/inventory versions.
Every texture (diffuse, _n, envmask) is custom and new, designed to match and look cohesive.
Meant to be used after Cathedral Armory, but can be used standalone.
Weapons and armor are separate downloads for easier updates.
2k, 4k, and uncompressed versions planned (uncompressed coming first).

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 148 endorsements and 9,421 downloads.
  • Fixes the Glass Set's color inconsistencies and mismatched cubemaps for a unified look.
  • Custom textures for every piece, including first-person and inventory views, so it's thorough.

⚠️ Cons

  • WIP status means it's incomplete—weapons aren't out yet, and only uncompressed textures are currently available.
  • Requires Cathedral Armory for the base meshes and cubemaps, so it's not fully standalone despite the description saying it can be used alone.
  • Potential compatibility issues with other Glass armor retextures or mesh mods since it's built on Cathedral Armory assets.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love the Glass Set's stats but hate its flat, inconsistent look and want a cohesive, refractive overhaul. Perfect if you already use Cathedral Armory. Skip if you want a quick texture swap—this requires mesh support and is still a work in progress.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you use Cathedral Armory, load this mod after it in your mod manager to ensure its textures overwrite correctly.
  • Since this is a WIP, check the mod page for updates on the 2k/4k versions and weapon pack.
  • The uncompressed textures are large—consider the 2k version when it releases if you're worried about performance.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Arrocito
Version
1.0
Downloads
9,421
Endorsements
148
Category
Models and Textures
Created
10/1/2020
Updated
11/19/2020

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