This guide is adapted for archival purposes with permission from the guide by Slugelf-lizard @bluesky. The original post is: [https://bsky.app/profile/slugelf-lizard.bsky.social/post/3muavz5ykb22d](https://bsky.app/profile/slugelf-lizard.bsky.social/post/3muavz5ykb22d) .
#### Deleting Skin! XIV Guide (Kind of) by Beeeee A Quick guide on why you should delete skin under gear modded and vanilla. [](https://xivmodding.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/fA5h4g6mbvvggQXG-image.png) New, casual or experienced modder. Doesn't matter. Deleting the skin not only prevents clipping, but it also reduces the file size. Everyone has different computer situations so making your mod's file size as optimized as possible means it is more user friendly! Especially when using mod sync plugins. Don't crash peoples' computers. Be mindful of your load size pls. [](https://xivmodding.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/vaVGoUWcGDYmlqIv-image.png) Some mods do require skin to show! [](https://xivmodding.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/Uh7cnGMKcWRxvq6D-image.png) But you should still try and delete when you can where skin isn't visible! Other gear mods have more coverage! For this mod you don't need skin at all! After you are finished upscaling it, YEET THE SKIN! [](https://xivmodding.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/wbr4CPAbZrek2zzR-image.png) [](https://xivmodding.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/T3DMzvxuVmb2a9mV-image.png) Yes, some gear mods do require all of the skin to show so it makes sense to leave all the skin. Gear like this mainly includes underwear, sheer, lingerie, and so on sexy garments etc. [](https://xivmodding.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/DZIB6pQ0OQEOaPoh-image.png) In conclusion, Delete the skin. Decrease your file size. The C+ Baddies will thank you. [](https://xivmodding.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/Fzt9ATPmaHpIJCCO-image.png)