Better Water
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #28 of 127 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This changes the Opacity of the water in the game and the amount of Fog underwater.
V1. 1 - Changed the color & view of underwater to match above better - Made the more reflective, should reflect the sky better also.
Better Water is a compact visual tweak for Oblivion that adjusts water opacity and underwater fog, with version 1.1 improving color matching and sky reflection. With over 2,000 endorsements and 100,000 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight enhancement for players seeking clearer underwater views without overhaul mods.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,044 endorsements and over 100k downloads
- Lightweight tweak that doesn't require heavy resources
- Improves underwater visibility and realism with simple changes
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008 — may not be compatible with newer Oblivion versions or mods
- Limited scope: only affects water opacity and fog, not other water features
For Oblivion players who want clearer underwater views and better sky reflection without overhauling the game's graphics. Perfect for those who enjoy vanilla-friendly tweaks. Skip if you're looking for comprehensive water overhauls or modern visual upgrades.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files directly into your Oblivion Data folder, then activate the .esp in the launcher's Data Files menu.
- If you use a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash, you can install it there for easier management.
- Since it's an older mod, test it with your current load order to ensure no conflicts with other water mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Unknown
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 101,844
- Endorsements
- 2,044
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 3/25/2006
- Updated
- 1/7/2008
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