Arri's Snow Elf Ruins Retexture Special Edition
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #528 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
- []Initial SSE support added! []Check Files tab and download SSE 2K Textures file. It includes ZoneRaven's portal fix, and will work with both Skyrim and Skyrim Special Edition. []Let me know if there are any issues.
DESCRIPTION:
- []2K retexture of Snow Elf architecture, introduced in Dawnguard DLC. It affects all buildings in Forgotten Vale, Inner Sanctum, and all Wayshrines. It was first created as optional add-on for Skyrim Wayshrines by Pharros.
- []Increased resolution: 2K diffuse and normal maps, 1K environment masks. []Lighter, more polished marble, shinier metal, deeper grooves, and more details on the statues. []Hexagonal marble floor that follows Snow Elf style. []Textures are made from scratch, but they keep the same style as vanilla.
INSTALLATION:
- []NMM users: Download, Activate, and overwrite when prompted. []ModOrganizer users: Download and Activate. []Manual: unzip, and copy textures folder to Skyrim/Data folder.
REQUIREMENTS:
- []Updated Skyrim []Dawnguard DLC
COMPATIBILITY:
- []Yes.
RECOMMENDED MODS:
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[]Any mod that adds Snow Elf architecture will be retextured as well.
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FUTURE PLANS (ON HOLD):
- []Version closer to vanilla (greenish metal, more scratches on marble...). []Default rectangular floor.
CREDITS:
- []Bethesda for Skyrim/Dawnguard []Big thanks to Pharros for initial idea and help. []Big thanks to Madcat221 and ZoneRaven for bug fix.
A 2K retexture of Snow Elf architecture from the Dawnguard DLC, this mod enhances the visual detail of ruins with high-quality textures. With over 11,000 endorsements and 1.1 million downloads, it's a popular choice for Skyrim players seeking improved visuals. Last updated in 2017, it remains a staple for texture overhauls.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 11,776 endorsements
- Over 1.1 million downloads show it's a go-to for many
- Simple texture replacer—no gameplay changes, just better looks
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017—might not be optimized for the latest Skyrim version
- Only covers Snow Elf ruins, so other DLC areas won't benefit
For Skyrim players who want to freshen up the ancient Snow Elf ruins without overhauling the whole game. If you're into visual mods and spend time in Dawnguard areas, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or coverage of other architecture.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this texture replacer easily.
- Place this mod early in your load order so other texture mods can overwrite if needed.
- Check if you have other Snow Elf texture mods—this one will conflict, so pick one.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- arrioch
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 1,068,056
- Endorsements
- 11,776
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 1/8/2017
- Updated
- 1/8/2017
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