Ash Rocks -- Solstheim ash improvements for Dragonborn DLC
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #65 of 67 Environmental mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
::Announcement::
Sulfur update
v0. 3 - Read the included readme file for more detailed information
- completely new texture, less noise, less contrast, tweaked alpha channel
- completely new normal map, less intensity with only fine detail to better realize the sulfur 'dust'
- added support for all sulfur objects with the following base objects
DirtCliffs02
DirtCliffsCornerOut01
DirtCliffsIsland01
VolcanicPlateau01
VolcanicPlateau02
VolcanicPlateauC
New file uploaded: a matching texture set that can be used in conjunction with frozunswaidon's Skyrim Realistic Texture Overhaul Dragonborn landscape texture set
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Description:
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This mod replaces the gray paint-like mess that is splattered on top of many rocks and mountains of Solstheim. This paint-like stuff is supposed to be ash that has slowly accumulated into the cracks and on the surfaces of rocks and mountains, due to the Red Mountain volcanic eruption(s) and the terrible windy ash storms that are frequent. The main problem with the vanilla dynamic ash material is that ... it looks aweful! it looks like paint! and it breaks immersion. End of story. The mod replaces all of this material with an HD and HQ ash texture.
Ash Rocks comparison video
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Ash Rocks Texture Size Comparison
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Ash Rocks replaces the default gray shader ash on Solstheim's rocks and mountains with high-quality textures, themed after SparrowPrince's Moss Rocks mod. It targets the southern portion of the island, improving visual fidelity for Dragonborn DLC players. With 3,512 endorsements and 85,454 downloads, it's a popular environmental overhaul.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,512 endorsements and 85k downloads
- Fixes the ugly gray paint that ruins Solstheim's look
- Simple texture replacer—no gameplay changes, just better visuals
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
- Only affects southern Solstheim, so northern areas remain unchanged
- No screenshots or detailed install instructions in the description
For Skyrim players who love Solstheim but hate the flat gray ash textures. If you're doing a Dragonborn playthrough and want a quick visual upgrade without touching gameplay, this is for you. Skip if you want more comprehensive Solstheim overhauls or if you're on a modlist that already changes those textures.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no load order worries.
- If you use other Solstheim texture mods, check for conflicts and let Ash Rocks overwrite or be overwritten based on your preference.
- Make sure you have the Dragonborn DLC installed, as the mod only affects its content.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- exploiteddna
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Downloads
- 85,454
- Endorsements
- 3,512
- Category
- Environmental
- Created
- 9/1/2013
- Updated
- 9/30/2013
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