Wet and Cold
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 4 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
- 👍 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.
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[]Drips (2): Water drips from body parts during rain and after swimming.
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]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.
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[]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
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
📊 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.
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.
💡 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
🔗 Required By 18 Mods
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