Acanthodes - TR Fish Replacer
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #8 of 35 Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description:
HD fish replacer for Tamriel Rebuilt by the ancient and long extinct Acanthodes. I really did not like "zombie" fish from TR and replaced them in my mind with more suitable models.
Installation:
Paste the files into the Data Files directory and activate esp in Launcher or use some manager.
Uninstallation:
Deactivate mod via Launcher and clear the save file using Wrye Mash.
Conflicts:
Requirements:
Tamriel Rebuilt
Recommendations:
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[]Vanilla friendly creatures and undeads expansion
[
]Water Life[]Better Barnacles
[]Vurt's Corals
[]Epic Plants
[]Krokantor's Enhanced Water Shader Updated or Pixel Shader Style Water for MGE XE
Credits:
DEADanarchy
Permission:
Contact DEADanarchy for permission.
Acanthodes - TR Fish Replacer is a high-definition fish replacer for Tamriel Rebuilt, created by DEADanarchy. It replaces the fish in the Tamriel Rebuilt lands with the ancient Acanthodes, a long-extinct species. With 29 endorsements and 620 downloads, it's a niche visual overhaul for Morrowind players using Tamriel Rebuilt.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Brings a unique prehistoric look to Tamriel Rebuilt's waters.
- HD textures make the fish stand out from vanilla.
- Small but dedicated following (29 endorsements).
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects fish in Tamriel Rebuilt areas, not the base game.
- Requires Tamriel Rebuilt to be installed, which is a large mod.
- No recent updates since 2021, so may not be compatible with the latest TR versions.
For Morrowind players who use Tamriel Rebuilt and want a visual upgrade to the underwater life. If you're a fan of paleontology or just want something different from the standard fish, this is a nice touch. Skip if you don't use Tamriel Rebuilt or don't care about fish aesthetics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure Tamriel Rebuilt is installed and working before adding this mod.
- Use a mod manager like Wrye Mash or Mod Organizer 2 for easy installation and removal.
- Load this mod after Tamriel Rebuilt in your load order to ensure it overrides the fish.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- DEADanarchy
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 620
- Endorsements
- 29
- Category
- Creatures
- Created
- 5/14/2020
- Updated
- 2/18/2021
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