Transparent and Refracting Icicle and Frost Atronach

⭐ ⭐⭐ (7,739 endorsements) 📥 177,578 downloads 📌 v2.6.2 📅 1/25/2014
⚪ Last updated 2016

By Skysan4298 · Landscape Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/25/2016 📅 Created: 1/25/2014
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #9 of 17 Landscape Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Thank you for taking time to download and endorsing this mod. Also, thanks for your endorsing that made this to the top files.

I had the transparency and the light bending refraction on some icicle on my glass armor mod for fun, and many wanted it to try but it was buried in the download section and hard to find. This mod added the light refraction to the following: 1. Outdoor icicles such as the Windhelm roof icicle. 2. Cave and Labyrinthian icicles. 3. Frost Atronach and Ice Wraith. 4. Dawnguard outdoor icicles are supported.

Glacier textures Special thanks to Crypton and Yuril for their awesome textures. By combining IOS detail/parallax textures with RI normal texture showed the glacier with the snow covered from afar and the ice skinned look when near. Ice of Skyrim by Crypton Real Ice ALL-IN-ONE by Yuril

Torch patches The Skyrim engine has an issue with a transparent item meet up with another item with refraction. This situation will make the transparent item disappear. The torch had the transparency on the whole torch top to bottom when only the top tip with flame needed to be. I fixed this by separating top tip and the bottom wooded part, so the torch no longer disappear when you stand right next to this mod's icicle.

Thanks to minflux, I was able to patch his Smoking Torches mod to work with this mod. Please download Smoking Torches by mindflux if you want to use this mod's optional torch patch for his mod.

I was able to figure out the Ultimate HD Torch mod's HiRes fire effect torch, and I have added that effect to the optional torch patch. If you want to use both Smoking Torch and UHT, I have added a single option to use both.

The New Thinner Torch mod author let me modify his torch to be compatible with this mod's icicle, and he is hosting that compatible torch on his mod page.

=== Thinner+Smoking+UHT torch patch === IceKK didn't want a patch based on his Thinner torch be on another mod download, so I gave the Thinner+Smoking torch patch to IceKK.  I see he is taking donation but I'm a "Forever Free" modder, so I don't like him taking donation on my work. If you know how to use NifSkope, here's the image showing you how to change the fire intensity. Download the "Transparent and Refracting Icicle and Frost At and smoking torches compatible" file from IceKK mod page, and change the Scale value to 1. 3.

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Torch patch install order: Please install this mod's torch patch option as the last install order after installing all other torch mod.

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod enhances the visual appearance of icicles and Frost Atronachs in Skyrim, making them look more realistic with transparent and refracting effects. It's a cosmetic overhaul for players who want improved environmental and creature visuals. With over 7,700 endorsements and 177,000 downloads, it's a well-received texture mod.

✨ Key Features

Adds realistic transparent and refracting effects to icicles and Frost Atronachs
Improves visual quality of landscape and creature appearances
Simple texture replacement mod, no gameplay changes

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 7,739 endorsements and 177k downloads
  • Makes icicles and Frost Atronachs look genuinely icy and refractive
  • Lightweight texture mod that won't tax your system

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2016 — may not be optimized for the latest Skyrim versions or mod setups
  • Only affects icicles and Frost Atronachs, so don't expect broader visual overhauls
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a quick visual upgrade to icy environments and Frost Atronachs without overhauling the whole game. Perfect for those who appreciate subtle but noticeable texture improvements. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a complete visual overhaul.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 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 use other texture mods for ice or creatures, load this one after them to ensure its effects take priority.
  • Check if your Skyrim version is Special Edition or Legendary — this mod was made for the original, so you may need to port it for SSE.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Skysan4298
Version
2.6.2
Downloads
177,578
Endorsements
7,739
Category
Landscape Changes
Created
1/25/2014
Updated
9/25/2016

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