Nighteye Shader Replacement

oblivion — Mods & Enhancements

Nighteye Shader Replacement is a compact Oblivion mod that swaps the default night-eye effect with 16 alternative shaders, including a toned-down version of the superbright shader. It works with or without HDR and any shader package, making it a versatile visual tweak for players who find the vanilla effect too harsh.

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Downloads: 60,121 | Endorsements: 1,914

💡 Notes

By Timeslip | v1.1 | 1,914 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Since it's an old mod, manually back up your original shader

Since it's an old mod, manually back up your original shader files before overwriting — just in case.

If you use a mod manager, you can install it as a package an

If you use a mod manager, you can install it as a package and easily toggle it on/off.

Test the different shaders in a dark dungeon to see which on

Test the different shaders in a dark dungeon to see which one suits your playstyle.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Community favorite with 1,914 endorsements and over 60k downloads.
Gives you 16 different nighteye looks to suit your taste.
Works with HDR or not, so no need to mess with your graphics settings.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2008 — might not play nice with newer Oblivion versions or mods.
No screenshots or detailed descriptions, so you're flying blind on what each shader looks like.
Only affects the nighteye effect — if you wanted other visual tweaks, this isn't it.

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