Sinister Elven Armor Retexture
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #36 of 242 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
About : I have always disliked the colors of the elven items in skyrim, so decided to give them a more sinister look.
All the elven items have been re-colored with a darker more sinister tone.
This is a cosmetic change only!
This one is converted from my non-sse version of the mod.
Install: Just extract the files into your Skyrim Special Edition folder.
Uninstall : Remove following files
Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\armor\elven\f\cuirass.dds Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\armor\elven\m\boots_d.dds Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\armor\elven\m\cuirass_d.dds Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\armor\elven\m\gauntlets_d.dds Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\weapons\elven\battleaxe\elvenbattleaxe.dds Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\weapons\elven\bow\bow.dds Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\weapons\elven\dagger\dagger_d.dds Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\weapons\elven\greatsword\greatsword_d.dds Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\weapons\elven\handaxe\handaxe.dds Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\weapons\elven\mace\mace.dds Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\weapons\elven\scabbard\scabbard.dds Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\weapons\elven\shield\elvenshield_d.dds Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\weapons\elven\sword\sword_d.dds Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\weapons\elven\warhammer\elvenwarhammer.dds Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\weapons\elven\arrow\quiver.dds Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\weapons\elven\arrow\quiver_m.dds Skyrim Special Edition\data\textures\weapons\elven\arrow\quiver_b.dds
SSE Changelog : v. 1 initial release.
Legacy Changelog : v. 1 initial release. v. 1. 1 Added missing quiver texture.
Note : The Screenshots was taken using UNP Female Armors by Exeter and Nordic Seasons ENB by samnilsen (in vanilla non sse skyrim) This retexture is also on the xbox one mod browser !!!! Depending on your lighting settings this texture can seem very dark! i recommend a ENB preset that turns up the lighting a bit !!! Video :
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Sinister Elven Armor Retexture is a cosmetic mod for Skyrim Special Edition that recolors all elven armor and weapons with a darker, more sinister tone. It replaces the default bright elven textures with darker variants, affecting both male and female armor, plus elven weapons. Simple manual install and uninstall via file removal.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 402 endorsements and over 7,500 downloads.
- Gives elven gear a much-needed darker look that fits stealth or evil playthroughs.
- Simple drop-in install, no mod manager required.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so it may not be compatible with newer Skyrim SE patches or other texture mods.
- Only affects elven armor and weapons, so if you want a full overhaul this won't cover other sets.
- Manual uninstall requires deleting specific files, which can be tedious if you forget which ones.
For Skyrim SE players who think the default elven armor looks too bright and want a darker, more menacing aesthetic without changing gameplay. Also great for stealth or evil characters who want gear that matches their vibe. Skip if you're happy with vanilla elven looks or want a comprehensive texture overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a manual install, just extract the 'textures' folder into your Skyrim Special Edition directory and let it merge with the existing 'Data' folder.
- If you use a mod manager, you can still install this by zipping the 'textures' folder and adding it as a mod for easier management.
- To uninstall, use the provided file list to delete exactly those textures, or reinstall the mod and then remove it via your mod manager if you used one.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- jigglenomicon
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 7,575
- Endorsements
- 402
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 11/2/2016
- Updated
- 11/2/2016
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