Forgotten Vale HD ice textures
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #73 of 299 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The Forgotten Vale is a really beautiful area in the Dawnguard DLC.
However the default ice textures look really bad.
So try out these new HD textures.
See comparison pictures.
For manual install put textures into: \Data\textures\dlc01\landscape\
This mod provides high-definition textures for the ice in the Forgotten Vale location of Skyrim. It's a simple visual upgrade for players who want sharper, more detailed ice in that area. With 1,613 endorsements and 43,625 downloads, it has a solid following despite being from 2014.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,613 endorsements and 43k downloads
- Directly improves a visually striking area without changing gameplay
- Lightweight texture mod that's easy to install
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014 — may not be optimized for newer Skyrim versions or mod setups
- Only affects ice textures in Forgotten Vale, so impact is limited to that area
For Skyrim players who want to enhance the visual fidelity of the Forgotten Vale without overhauling the entire game. If you're a texture enthusiast or just want that icy region to look crisper, this is a quick win. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you prefer all-in-one texture packs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2.
- If you're using other texture mods, load order matters — place this after larger overhauls to ensure it takes effect.
- Check if your Skyrim version is Special Edition or Legendary; this mod is from 2014, so it might need conversion for SE.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- VampireChampion
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 43,625
- Endorsements
- 1,613
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 8/24/2014
- Updated
- 8/24/2014
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