Heat Haze
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #5 of 36 Environment mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A subtle heat distortion effect using the refraction shader, which smoothly fades in and out depending on weather conditions and time of day.
You can customize the intensity via the config file.
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REQUIREMENTS
JIP LN NVSE
JohnnyGuitar NVSE
Climate Control NVSE is needed for additional weather information which JIP/JG don't offer
COMPATIBILITY
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[]Weather mods adding new hot weathers must be patched
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]Desert Natural Weathers and Desert Natural Realism Weathers are compatible but requires ShowOffNVSE[]Restored Weathers and IMODs is compatible
[]High Noon Restored is compatible
[]Not compatible with bTransparencyMultisampling=0
[]ENB is not supported
Weijesen for stiching together the vanilla GasTrapFire mesh to create a mesh that could be used for heat haze
Heat Haze by doodlum adds a subtle heat distortion effect using the refraction shader, smoothly fading in and out based on weather and time of day. With 1,677 endorsements and over 500k downloads, it's a popular, lightweight visual enhancement for Skyrim.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,677 endorsements and over 500k downloads.
- Subtle effect that enhances immersion without being intrusive.
- Dynamic behavior tied to weather and time of day adds realism.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in November 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other mods.
- Effect may be too subtle for some users looking for a more noticeable visual change.
For Skyrim players who want a subtle, realistic heat distortion effect that blends seamlessly with the environment. Perfect for those who appreciate small visual details and don't want a heavy performance hit. Skip if you prefer dramatic visual overhauls or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files directly into your Data folder or use a mod manager for easy installation.
- Check load order to ensure it doesn't conflict with other weather or shader mods.
- Test in different weather conditions and times of day to see the effect in action.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- doodlum
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Downloads
- 502,184
- Endorsements
- 1,677
- Category
- Environment
- Created
- 4/23/2022
- Updated
- 11/5/2023
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