Vivid Landscapes - Water - HD Textures
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #10 of 196 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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improved water with zero performance loss
after download:
Just place the 'Data' folder in your Baldurs Gate 3 game directory
or install via Vortex/Mod Manager
Time to go for a swim!
Vivid Landscapes - Water - HD Textures is a visual mod for Skyrim that enhances water textures with 2K resolution, promising zero performance loss. It is a popular choice among players seeking improved water visuals without sacrificing frame rates, backed by over 1,600 endorsements and nearly 450,000 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 1,612 endorsements and nearly half a million downloads.
- Zero performance loss means you get better water without tanking your FPS.
- 2K textures are a sweet spot for visual quality without the VRAM hit of 4K.
⚠️ Cons
- Only water textures are covered; you'll need other mods for land, flora, etc.
- Last updated May 2025—may not be compatible with future Skyrim updates or other water mods.
For Skyrim players who want better-looking water without a performance hit, especially those on mid-range or older PCs. Also great for modders who want a reliable, lightweight water texture overhaul. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you prefer 4K ultra textures.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2.
- Load order matters: place it after other water mods to ensure its textures take priority.
- If you're using an ENB, check that your ENB preset supports 2K water textures for best results.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Hein84
- Version
- 1.9.0
- Downloads
- 449,771
- Endorsements
- 1,612
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 3/2/2024
- Updated
- 5/8/2025
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