Subtle Waters
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #70 of 344 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What's new?
- New standard water, calm water, caustics and LOD water textures.
- I didn't see any performance degradation with 4K but in case you're worried there's also a 2K version.
(Before you ask, the existing NVR water LOD texture is 4K, so it's 4K for both versions of this)
LOAD THIS AFTER NVR AND/OR YOUR NVR PRESET IF YOU USE ONE
TTW COMPATIBLE
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MODS THAT COVER THE SAME THING
CREDITS:
Pr0bability and WallSoGB and previous NVR contributors
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Subtle Waters replaces NVR water shader textures with more subtle variants, adding new caustics and LOD. It's a niche cosmetic mod for players who find the default NVR water too flashy, with 88 endorsements and recent updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tones down the default NVR water for a more natural look
- New caustics add visual depth without being overbearing
- Recent update (Dec 2025) means it's likely compatible with current NVR versions
⚠️ Cons
- Only 88 endorsements despite 44k downloads — niche appeal
- Requires NVR water shader mod to work, so it's not standalone
For players using NVR water shader who find the default water too vibrant or unrealistic. If you want a more understated water look with improved caustics, this is for you. Skip if you don't use NVR or prefer the original flashy style.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have NVR water shader installed first, as this mod only replaces its textures.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Check the mod's file structure to ensure it matches your NVR version's expected paths.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- OrgasmicSneeze
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 44,929
- Endorsements
- 88
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 12/22/2025
- Updated
- 12/22/2025
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