Ethereal Elven Overhaul is a free mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim that alters the appearances of Elvens in the game. Similar to other mods like Skyrim Flora Overhaul Mod, Ethereal is purely a cosmetic add-on. It doesn't impact gameplay and is well-suited for players who enjoy adjusting the game's graphics.

The mod is based on the premise that Skyrim's elves look more monstrous than ethereal. This mod aims to alter their faces to give them a softer and more heavenly look. Though they still have recognizably elfin and inhuman features, the pointed aspects become more rounded and well-balanced.

Affects all elves

The mod is designed to affect every elf in Skyrim. Male and female elves of all races are given a visual overhaul, with each race and gender also receiving brand-new head shapes. In addition, every NPC elf has a unique redesign, with beards, scars, and other features that will conform to their new head shapes.

Optional high-res version

The mod also includes optional high-resolution 2K textures to improve character appearances even more. However, not all consoles and monitors will support this resolution, and it can make your machine run slower. Ethereal Elven is compatible with other cosmetic elf mods if you're eager to make more customizations.

Mod compatibility issues

As the mod's documentation acknowledges, Ethereal Elven Overhaul has compatibility issues with other mods. For example, it is incompatible with Better FaceGen and Enhanced Character Edit, while Extended Slider Colors result in minor glitches like disappearing facepaint. However, several mods are fully compatible, so you can mix and match many expansion packs.

For players who enjoy cosmetic customization

Ethereal Elven Overhaul will only interest players who dislike the original elf appearances. So if you prefer the unique look of the redesigned elves, you will appreciate the graphical overhaul that Ethereal Elven Overhaul provides.