Improved Blood 4K
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #114 of 297 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Installation:
- in Documents\My Games\Starfield make an .ini file named StarfieldCustom.ini and add:
bInvalidateOlderFiles=1
sResourceDataDirsFinal=
-drop the Data folder from the zip into Documents\My Games\Starfield
-in the same StarfieldCustom.ini you can also add the following commands for more blood and to make it stay alot more,this is optional and can be adjusted to your liking.
fDecalLifetime=900. 000
fDecalLOD0=90000
uMaxDecals=2000
uMaxSkinDecals=100
uMaxSkinDecalsPerActor=100
iMaxDecalsPerFrame=100
iMaxSkinDecalsPerFrame=100
Improved Blood 4K replaces Skyrim's blood textures with true 4K, photoscan-based textures from sprayed fake blood, plus a 4K wound texture and realistic impact effects. It removes the goofy, oversized blood blotches for a more high-velocity look. A visual overhaul for players seeking gritty realism, with 776 endorsements and last updated in 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 776 endorsements and nearly 35k downloads.
- Photoscan-based textures give a realistic, high-velocity blood look.
- Removes the oversized, cartoonish blood splats for more immersive combat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or mods.
- Only affects blood textures and impact effects; no other visual enhancements.
For Skyrim players who want grittier, more realistic combat visuals without overhauling the whole game. Perfect for immersion-focused modlists. Skip if you prefer stylized or fantasy blood effects.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Place this mod lower in your load order to ensure it overrides other blood texture mods.
- Check if your game version is compatible, as the mod hasn't been updated since 2023.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- Cazanu
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 34,949
- Endorsements
- 776
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 9/1/2023
- Updated
- 9/8/2023
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