RIPPLES
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 👍 6.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #22 of 209 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This replaces the ripple effect seen in rivers, lakes and pools when it rains. I didn't feel that the vanilla ripples looked like they were being caused by the rain. So, I added a couple more textures to the effect to make the water look more busy when it rained. I now think it looks more like it is being reacted upon by the drops. The image doesn't do the effect any justice as it is meant to be viewed in action.
Available in x256, x512 (Vanilla/RW2), x1024 and x2048 sized textures.
COMPATIBILITY: This is not compatible with other mods which change this mesh or the ripple texture.
Install after water mods, e.g. Realistic Water 2 and WATER and overwrite when asked.
UPDATE HISTORY: version 1. 0: initial release. version 2. 0: Updated all textures and gradient. I noticed a few things in the video by Madchieften (many thanks) which I didn't like. Now the ripples look more natural and appear more random when displayed. version 3. 0: Updated all textures and gradient effect, they now look a lot more natural and less chaotic. This version should fix all the flashing problems which have been reported (leave a post if you still have this problem). If the problem has been resolved then I will consider this to be the final version.
Thanks to Madchieften for this brilliant video of v1. 0 hV2VLUz5ImY
Many thanks to ShawnDriscoll for this fantastic video of v2. 0 yPZQ4lN-b_k MY OTHER MODS: STEAM CLOUDS ATMOSPHERE RAIN AURORA STARS SNOW LEAVES DANDELION SEEDS DUST WEBS extended WEBS
RIPPLES is a texture replacer for Skyrim that enhances the visual quality of rain-induced ripples on water surfaces. It offers multiple resolution options (x256, x512, x1024, x2048) to suit different performance needs. With 1,830 endorsements and 27,231 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking improved water effects without major performance hits.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,830 endorsements and over 27k downloads.
- Offers multiple resolution options so you can balance visual quality with performance.
- Simple texture replacer—no scripts or heavy mods, just drop-in and go.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015, so it's old and may not be optimized for newer Skyrim versions or mod setups.
- Only affects rain ripples—if you're looking for broader water improvements, this won't cover them.
- Potential conflicts with other water texture mods that also alter ripple effects.
For Skyrim players who want a quick visual upgrade to rain effects without overhauling their whole water setup. If you're a modder building a comprehensive water mod list, this is a nice touch. Skip if you want gameplay changes or if you already use a water mod that includes ripple textures.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Choose the x512 version if you're on a lower-end PC or want to match vanilla performance.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, you can preview the textures before installing to see the difference.
- Make sure to load this mod after other water texture mods in your load order to ensure it takes effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- ramccoid
- Version
- 3.0
- Downloads
- 27,231
- Endorsements
- 1,830
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 9/25/2014
- Updated
- 4/8/2015
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