Aetheos' Lux Patch for HSWhiterun The Bannered Mare

⭐ — (95 endorsements) 📥 42,243 downloads 📌 v1.3.0 📅 9/30/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Aetheos · Visuals and Graphics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/2/2023 📅 Created: 9/30/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 7 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 HSWhiterun The Bannered Mare Find it →
7📦 Lux Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #35 of 54 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This is a patch I have made for a popular location replacer made by Hylios Skyes called HSWhiterun The Bannered Mare and for Lux, as such both mods are required, as well as their prerequisites.

I know HS is making a 2. 0 update for the inn so I will update this then when he does so.

Please Make sure that this loads after the Lux - Embers XD patch.esp, if you use both Lux and Embers XD, otherwise there will be some bugs and the location will be darker as it overrides the lighting template and fire positions

Please tell me if you notice any flickering (I know there is one spot on the basement celling that can do so), or if there are any problems with the script such as lights not turning on or off etc. the bug report section will be open for this reason. Description will be below:

HS does have a lux patch on his mod page however that mod reverts all changes made by lux reverting it to the vanilla lighting, and the lighting in his mod does have some areas like the basement and tower which have no lighting, he did have a reason for this which is that the tower was one mesh and as such it will flicker if more than 4 lights touch it which will happen when trying to light all floors.

Due to both of these reasons I reached out to Hylios and asked him If I could make some Lux patches for his mods, which is what this is the start of, To get around the issue of the 4 light limit (without trying to rely on the Light Limit Fix) I wrote a script to disable lights based on which direction one goes, then I started using lux's lighting template and lights to make a lighting mod of a similar style to lux with some of my own touches such as trying to give everything proper light sources (there are some cases where I had to compromise), I also fixed the navmesh issue on the basement stair that stopping NPCs from being able to climb up easily.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A compatibility patch that bridges HSWhiterun The Bannered Mare with Lux, using a custom light culling script to minimize clipping. Reverted from 1.5 to 1.3 due to bugs. For Skyrim modders using both mods, this patch ensures they work together smoothly.

✨ Key Features

Compatibility patch for HSWhiterun The Bannered Mare and Lux
Uses a custom light culling script to reduce clipping
Reverted to version 1.3 to fix bugs introduced in 1.5

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid endorsement ratio (95 endorsements, 42k downloads) shows it's trusted by the community
  • The custom light culling script is a smart touch for reducing clipping issues
  • Actively maintained—author reverted to 1.3 to fix bugs, showing they care about stability

⚠️ Cons

  • Version 1.3 means you're missing potential fixes from 1.5 until the author resolves the bugs
  • Requires both HSWhiterun The Bannered Mare and Lux installed, so it's useless without them
  • Compatibility with other lighting mods or patches could be a risk—always check load order
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim modders who run HSWhiterun The Bannered Mare and Lux together and want to avoid lighting clipping. If you don't use both mods, skip this—it's a niche patch.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have both HSWhiterun The Bannered Mare and Lux installed before adding this patch, and load it after both in your mod order.
  • If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
  • Test in the Bannered Mare interior to see if the light culling works as intended—if you see flickering, double-check your load order.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Aetheos
Version
1.3.0
Downloads
42,243
Endorsements
95
Category
Visuals and Graphics
Created
9/30/2023
Updated
10/2/2023

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