Wet and Cold

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (169,738 endorsements) 📥 4.3M downloads 📌 v2.02 📅 11/29/2012
⚪ Last updated 2016

By isoku - Step Modifications · Immersion

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 10/28/2016 📅 Created: 11/29/2012
⚠️ Install Order · 4 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4📦 SKSE Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #2 of 147 Immersion mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod


Overview

This mod adds weather-dependent visual effects and NPC AI enhancements. All features related to the visual effects apply to all actors unless otherwise stated. Some features require SKSE to function.

  • []Drips (2): Water drips from body parts during rain and after swimming.

    []Soggy Feet: A light splash sound effect and splash particles play from each footstep when it's raining and after swimming. Does not work on creatures.

    []Rain Blind: Rain drops will blind you periodically while looking up.

    []Breaths: Breathe out visible moisture from the nose and mouth in frigid regions (snowy/coastal) and less visible moisture in the tundra/marsh regions at night. Breaths from the nose appear in steady intervals while breaths from the mouth become visible while talking (NPCs only), running, sprinting or fighting. Creatures currently supported: giants, horses, dogs, huskies, wolves, bears, (Vale) sabrecats, falmer, werewolves/bears, trolls, dragons, cows, hagravens, lurkers, boars and rieklings. Breaths will not appear if the actor is a vampire.

    []Snowy: Snow will accumulate on hair and armor during snow fall. This effect will also appear over the whole body after swimming in a cold region.

    []Strong Winds: If caught in a blizzard (weather classification: snowy and wind speed > 0. 5) you and all nearby NPCs will receive a 15% reduction in movement speed if out in the open. Wind sound volume has also been increased during a blizzard and in mountainous regions.

    []Blizzard Blind: Disabled by default for the player. Snow will blind you periodically during a blizzard. Keep your face down or move under a shelter to avoid. NPCs are blinded making it more difficult for them to detect targets.

Cold effects support for Dawnguard, Dragonborn (requires Wet and Cold - Ashes) and Wyrmstooth's creatures and locations.

  • []Rain: Civilian NPCs will return to their homes once it starts raining. Adults will walk briskly. Children will run. Argonians, beggars and working class NPCs will remain outdoors.

    []Blizzard: Most civilian NPCs will walk briskly to their homes when a blizzard starts.

    []If an NPC doesn't live nearby, he/she will go to an inn.

    []Rain: All NPCs except Argonians and beggars may equip hoods and cloaks during rain if their slots are free.

    []Cold: All NPCs except beggars may equip fur hoods, cloaks and gloves in cold regions if their slots are free. If Wet and Cold - Ashes is installed, they may also equip face covers. Equip chance of face covers depends on the time of day, weather conditions and if the NPC is a traveler. Due to their incredible resistance to the cold, Nords are more likely to

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Wet and Cold is a Skyrim immersion mod that adds weather-dependent visual effects and NPC AI enhancements. It applies visual effects to all actors and requires SKSE for some features. With 169,738 endorsements and 4.3 million downloads, it's a highly popular mod for enhancing environmental realism.

✨ Key Features

Adds weather-dependent visual effects to all actors.
Enhances NPC AI based on weather conditions.
Requires SKSE for some features to function.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Massive community trust with 169,738 endorsements.
  • Huge download count (4.3M) proves it's a staple for immersion.
  • Works for all actors, not just the player, making the world feel alive.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2016, so may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions.
  • Some features require SKSE, which adds an extra dependency.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want deeper immersion through weather-reactive visuals and smarter NPC behavior. If you're a modder looking to enhance atmosphere without overhauling gameplay, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer gameplay changes over environmental polish.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install SKSE first, as some features won't work without it.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle installation and load order.
  • Check for compatibility patches if you use other weather or NPC mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
isoku - Step Modifications
Version
2.02
Downloads
4,283,883
Endorsements
169,738
Category
Immersion
Created
11/29/2012
Updated
10/28/2016

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