Watery Eyes Fix
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #109 of 297 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This texture replacement changes the opacity of the watery eyes that make NPCs look like they have seasonal allergies or just want to cry about their day.
In certain lighting I was bothered by the bright white waterline on eyes. This issue doesn't stand out in all lighting conditions, however it was enough to make me tweak the texture file.
Installation
Extract the folder into your ...\Documents\My Games\Starfield directory. This will either create a Data folder for you or add to an existing one.Add the following lines to the "StarfieldCustom.ini" document within the same folder ...\Documents\My Games\Starfield:
bInvalidateOlderFiles=1
sResourceDataDirsFinal=
(I have included my own example .ini as an optional file. It also includes FOV changes. Feel free to use it.):
Make sure to make the specified INI changes and extract to the correct location - otherwise this may not appear in your game
There are two versions available. My changes don't completely remove the opacity of the sclera wetness - variant #1 reduces it significantly and #2 leans a bit more to vanilla.
Download #2 if you feel the waterline looks too reduced. In my playthrough I've switched to the Semi-Dry #2 variant.
Compatibility
Only alters 1 texture file "eye_sclera_opacity.dds" in some cases this can be overwritten by eye texture replacers. Be aware of this when installing other mods to avoid accidentally overwriting this (unless intended).A small visual fix for Skyrim that corrects the overly bright eye waterline on NPCs, making eyes look more natural. With 856 endorsements and 37,709 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for players bothered by shiny eyes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 856 endorsements and 37k downloads.
- Does exactly what it says—fixes that weird shiny eye line.
- Zero bloat, just a clean visual tweak.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the eye waterline—don't expect any other changes.
- Last updated in 2023, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches.
- No detailed install instructions, but it's a simple drop-in.
For Skyrim players who notice NPC eyes looking unnaturally glossy and want a quick fix. Perfect for screenshot enthusiasts and immersion seekers. Skip if you're looking for major visual overhauls—this is a subtle tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple texture/mesh fix, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager.
- If you use other eye mods, load this one after them to ensure the fix applies.
- Check for conflicts with mods that alter NPC appearances—load order matters.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- GoatMistress
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 37,709
- Endorsements
- 856
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 9/2/2023
- Updated
- 9/22/2023
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