Vitruvia - Skin texture overhaul for males
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #281 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds new detailed body and face textures for not-beast race males.
Men won't be too muscled or hairy as if they are on steroids.
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[]New hand-painted diffuse textures.
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]Reworked face normal maps, not too ridged, but still close to vanilla look.[]Nude or never nude versions (used body meshes from "better males" by Sundracon and FavoredSoul).
[]Options - hairless or hairy chest, body scars.
[]In all-in-one optional installer you can choose between 2k, 4k and compressed texture options.
[]Version for "Schlongs of Skyrim -Light SE" also available
Textures are also compatible with 4uDIKs Real body , download main file manually, extract body mesh option you want to use in
Data\Meshes\actors\character\character assets\
Do not use feet meshes ,because it has different UV mapping and not compatible with my textures, only body mesh.If you choose "less hairy" or "more hairy" options, you need body hair textures too. Grab these texture files - 4rb_m_ph01.dds, 4rb_m_ph01_n.dds, 4rb_m_ph02.dds, 4rb_m_ph02_n.dds from 4uDIKs mod and copy in:
Data\Textures\actors\character\male\
P. S. I will never add muscled,hairy and extreme vein options.
- []Oldrim Version
One of the complexion textures had been replaced with freckles, but if you don't like or want it you can go to:
C:\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim Special Edition\Data\Textures\actors\character\male\ and delete maleheaddetail_rough01.dds
SOS version:
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[]Uninstall regular version of Vitruvia completely.
[]Download "Schlongs Of Skyrim Light SE" from loverslab - Here and install it with mod manager.
[]Download "Vitruvia - SOS version" , install with NMM, overwrite all files when asked.
Mods used for screenshots:
OrganicENB SE
SkyrimSE Re-Engaged ENB
Immersive Armors
Northborn Scars
TRUE BROWS SE
The Eyes Of Beauty
Improved Eyes Skyrim
Also used EEO .tri files for elven characters
Compatibility:
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Vitruvia is a skin texture overhaul for male characters, offering new detailed and realistic textures. With 8,544 endorsements and 1.7 million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking improved male skin visuals. Last updated in 2019, it remains a staple for Skyrim modders.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 8,544 endorsements.
- Over 1.7 million downloads prove it's a go-to for male texture overhauls.
- Simple texture replacer – no gameplay changes, just better visuals.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019 – may not be optimized for the latest Skyrim versions or other mods.
- Only covers male textures – female characters unaffected.
- No detailed feature list or install instructions in the description.
For Skyrim players who want more realistic and detailed male skin textures without changing gameplay. Ideal for modders building a visual overhaul. Skip if you're looking for female textures or gameplay tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this texture replacer easily.
- Place this mod early in your load order to ensure other texture mods don't overwrite it.
- Check if you have other male body or skin mods that might conflict – this mod replaces the base skin textures.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- mandragorasprouts
- Version
- 1.07
- Downloads
- 1,700,918
- Endorsements
- 8,544
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 3/25/2017
- Updated
- 9/29/2019
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