Elin Race Presets ((exclusive)) Page

The Elin race originates from the MMO TERA, but has become a staple in Skyrim modding through the Tera Elin Race

and its remastered versions. Presets for this race typically require the RaceMenu mod and specific facial morphs to avoid "weird" distortions. Popular Elin Race Presets

High-quality presets are often found on the Skyrim Special Edition Nexus.

Viper's Character Preset: Focuses on a refined look using High Poly Head. It requires Expressive Facegen Morphs and Symmetrical Eyes to maintain facial proportions.

Lil Zaerie Tera Elin: A preset that utilizes the CBA body and KS Hairdos. It includes custom eye textures to replace standard Tera Elin options. elin race presets

Kirai's Ely Face Preset: A popular aesthetic preset specifically designed for the TeraElin race within RaceMenu.

Head Presets for Helmets: Specialized presets like Elin Head Presets adjust the character's head size to fit normal-sized helmets and hoods without clipping. Essential Requirements for Presets

To get "good text" and visuals (properly rendered characters), ensure you have these core files installed:

Main Race Package: Elin 2 Main Package is often the foundation for many modern presets. The Elin race originates from the MMO TERA

Facial Animations: Expressive Facial Animation (Female) is highly recommended to ensure the preset has natural expressions during gameplay.

RaceMenu JSlot Files: Presets are usually shared as .jslot files. In the game, navigate to the Presets tab in RaceMenu and press F9 to load them. RaceMenu || All There Is || Skyrim Mods

References

• Bethesda Game Studios. (2011). The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Creation Kit Documentation.
• triptherift (Mod Author). (2016–2024). Elin Race Mod for Skyrim SE. Nexus Mods.
• RaceMenu Team. (2021). NetImmerse Override & RaceMenu Technical Spec v3.4.
• r/skyrimmods. (2024). "Elin Preset Compatibility Megathread." Reddit.
• Nexus Mods Terms of Service. (2025). Section 2C: Prohibited Content – Character Presets.

Appendices (Available upon request)

• Appendix A: JSON structure of a canonical Type A Elin preset.
• Appendix B: Comparison table of Elin presets versus Dremora or Xivilai presets.
• Appendix C: Community survey data on preset usage frequency.

How to Install Elin Race Presets (Quick Guide)

1. Install the Prerequisites: You need the base Elin Race mod, RaceMenu, SKSE64, and CBBE (or 3BBB) bodies.
2. Download the Preset: Look for files ending in .jslot or .json.
3. Place it correctly: Drop the file into Data/SKSE/Plugins/CharGen/Presets.
4. Load it in-game: Open RaceMenu (showracemenu), select the Elin race, click the "Presets" tab (top right, looks like a down arrow), and hit F9 to load.

How Presets Are Shared

The sharing of Elin presets is a pillar of the TERA community. This is typically done in two ways: References

The Controversy and Creativity of Mods

It is impossible to discuss Elin presets without mentioning "mods." While presets are officially supported by the game developers, many Elin players use third-party mods (often utilizing Umodel and hex editing) to alter textures.

Commonly, players use presets that are designed to work in tandem with texture mods that:

• Remove default makeup restrictions.
• Alter skin textures for a smoother or more stylized look.
• Add heterochromia (different colored eyes) or custom facial markings.

While this ventures into grey-area territory regarding Terms of Service, it has undeniably fueled the preset scene. Many presets shared online are specifically designed to look best with popular community texture mods, creating a tier of "premium" character designs that stand out from the stock game assets.

3. Three Dominant Preset Archetypes

Analysis of 50 publicly available Elin presets from Nexus Mods and affiliate Discord servers (2019–2025) reveals three recurring visual categories.