Black Face Bug

[CashCab22]

Im having the black face bug issue on skyrim, I think it might be because of my mod/load order
I have more mods installed if you need more info but the main body/face altering mods are

WICO
KS Hairdoos
Bed Head
Beards
ApachiSkyHair

I also tried not using WICO and replacing it instead with UNP and Total character Makeover to no success. I dont know what this issue is and what causes it. But please, if someone could help I would be most appreciative. The full mod list is avalible, just ask. Thanks ^^

[★Kelvy★]

Need CK64 (creation Kit)and use facegen on NPCs(actors)
Download it into game from Beth.net.
Do that first up, then ask for more help.

[DrNewcenstein]

Beth . net is an actual site, not related to Bethesda. Bethesda . net is where you want to go.

This is caused by missing FaceGenData and/or TintMask files related to a mod you have.

Check the mod archive (Zip, Rar, whatever) for a FaceGenData and TintMasks folder. You need those extracted. If all they have are ESP and BSA, you need a BSA extractor to dump the altered facegendata and tintmasks out as loose files so the game will use them over the vanilla assets.
However, you'll have to find which mod is causing the problem, or else you won't solve the problem by dumping out all of them from each mod.

Alternatively, open the CK and load one mod that affects NPCs' facial appearances (makeups, etc).
Select all of the modded NPCs in the Actors list (Ctrl+Click to select multiples individually), then presst Ctrl+F4 to export the FaceGen data for those modded NPCs.

Start a new game and see if it works (it might work with a current save, but most likely not). If it doesn't, go to the next mod that affects NPCs and do the same thing.

Keep doing that until you find the one that works.

[★Kelvy★]

Bethesda.net is where you get the download for Creation Kit to place into your game.
Beth.net is just slang for it, sorry if you got confused.

[Awesome_Al360]

I've had this issue. KS Hairdos is the problem. Download the version that does not add the hairs the NPCs and it'll fix that.

[DrNewcenstein]

Originally posted by ★Kelvy★:

Bethesda.net is where you get the download for Creation Kit to place into your game.
Beth.net is just slang for it, sorry if you got confused.

I didn't get confused. Someone actually registered Beth . net, and since Steam autoconverts links, if someone came along and clicked that link expecting to be taken to Bethesda . net and wound up in a dark corner of the internet.....just something to consider when using shorthand for site names.

[★Kelvy★]

Actually for OP, Dr. but yes we get into these short versions of slang in the forum.(bad habit I know)

[CashCab22]

Originally posted by Awesome_Al360:

I've had this issue. KS Hairdos is the problem. Download the version that does not add the hairs the NPCs and it'll fix that.

I cant find this

[★Kelvy★]

Down load CK64 from bethseda.net into your game.
Open exe and run CK.
May take awhile.
WHen ready click on file top leftof CK screen
Data Box will show list in game
Tick theses boxes
Skyrim.esm
Apachii Hair.esm or Appchii Hair Females.esm If using these
Or if KS Hairdos If it is this
Or any other mod using hair.(not totally sure if will work)
Click on Set as Active File and OK
Allow CK to load information and when noticified click on 'Yes to all'. may need to be done serval times
Warning box may appear just delete it (this may appear several times)

In Object Window click on Actors(+) and Actor again then open (dull colour) Actors and list will appear
Look down list and find Breton Race click and open, choose female and highlight this will all females in game that are Bretons
If not sure who has black face Highlight All and click Ctrl and F4
Window will show ask to confirm facegen for selected NPCs click 'Yes' and 'yes to all' when asked
At bottom of page you will see the names appear showing that it is working when completed window box will show 'Done' click yes to it.
Repeat process for other races
Dark Elf Race if changes have been made to them
Elder Race(oldies if needed) if you have hair changes
High Elf Race
Imerpial Race
Nord Race
Red Guard Race

Same method is applied if doing a single NPC and is known name. eg. Whiterun Housecarl (lydia)
Can save the changes or just exit
Check faces in game.

Actual mods with change faces may need actual NPCs that they have used or as the good DR. stated in his thread

[CashCab22]

I got it, somehow Immersive Weapons was causing the problem?

[littlechris]

Originally posted by CashCab22:

I got it, somehow Immersive Weapons was causing the problem?

same thing is happening to me did you use the CK or was there another solution you found?

[FauxFurry]

Originally posted by littlechris:

Originally posted by CashCab22:

I got it, somehow Immersive Weapons was causing the problem?

same thing is happening to me did you use the CK or was there another solution you found?

You can just use this as a catch-all solution (as can anyone else who stumbles across this Risen Dead thread):
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/42441