Vivid Clouds and Fogs - Vanilla and Climates of Tamriel

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (11,208 endorsements) 📥 348,460 downloads 📌 v2.90 📅 11/9/2014
⚪ Last updated 2016

By Mangaclub · Environmental

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/24/2016 📅 Created: 11/9/2014
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #30 of 67 Environmental mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This Mod aims to replace most of the Vanilla And Climates of Tamriel Clouds, Fog (Mountain fogs), Steams and smoke textures with high resolution- ENB ready textures, while trying to maintain the look & feel of Vanilla skyrim. It also adds

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Vivid Clouds and Fogs replaces vanilla and Climates of Tamriel cloud, fog, steam, and smoke textures with high-resolution, ENB-ready versions, preserving the original Skyrim aesthetic. A popular environmental overhaul with over 11,000 endorsements, last updated in 2016.

✨ Key Features

Replaces most vanilla and Climates of Tamriel cloud, fog (mountain fogs), steam, and smoke textures with high-resolution versions.
Textures are ENB-ready, designed to work with ENB graphics mods.
Maintains the look and feel of vanilla Skyrim while improving texture quality.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 11,208 endorsements and 348k downloads.
  • Enhances visual fidelity without changing the game's atmosphere.
  • Works with both vanilla and Climates of Tamriel, so it's flexible.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2016, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim Special Edition or mods.
  • No explicit install instructions or requirements listed, so you'll need to figure out the setup.
  • Only covers clouds and fogs—if you want other weather effects, you'll need other mods.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want sharper, more detailed clouds and fog without altering the game's core look. If you use Climates of Tamriel or ENB, this is a solid texture upgrade. Skip if you're on the latest version and want guaranteed compatibility.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, just download and install—it's a simple texture replacer.
  • Check if the mod has a version for Skyrim Special Edition; the original was for Oldrim, so you might need to convert it.
  • Since it's ENB-ready, make sure your ENB preset is compatible with high-res textures to avoid performance hits.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Mangaclub
Version
2.90
Downloads
348,460
Endorsements
11,208
Category
Environmental
Created
11/9/2014
Updated
1/24/2016

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