Better Ladder UV Mapping
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #253 of 517 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I found that the vanilla Riften wooden ladder model textures would still look quite low res on some of the ladder parts even after installing higher resolution textures.
To fix this I adjusted the texture UV mapping of the three different models that include the ladder: riftenrwhallladderdoor01, riftenrwroomladder01 and riftenrwtgroomroundladder01.
UPDATE: Version 1. 1
With the version 1. 1 update I have added UV edits to all ladder nifs included in the vanilla SSE game. Some edits make quite significant changes while others are very minimal. See screenshots for comparisons of all the included ladders.
Compatibility:
This mod replaces all ladder mesh files, no ESP included. No textures are included in the download, your own load order will determine the actual textures used on the ladders but the UV edits will still apply.
Please see Better Ladder UV Mapping LE if you would like a LE version of this mod. Special thanks to Xtudo for the port.
Patch for Animated Clutter SSE available in optional files section.
Installation:
Use your preferred mod manager to install as per normal, give priority to Better Ladder UV Mapping if prompted.
If using the patch: Let the patch overwrite both Better UV Mapping and Animated Clutter SSE.
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A simple texture fix that adjusts ladder UV mapping to reduce stretching. With 1,309 endorsements and 691,237 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life improvement for players who notice distorted ladder textures. Last updated June 2026, it remains relevant for current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,309 endorsements
- Huge download count (691K) shows it's a go-to fix
- Simple, focused improvement—no bloat
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects ladders—if you don't notice stretching, you won't see a difference
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description
- May not be compatible with texture overhauls that replace ladder textures
For players who are bothered by stretched textures on ladders and want a quick fix. Also for modders who appreciate clean UV mapping as a base. Skip if you're looking for visual overhauls or gameplay changes—this is purely a technical texture correction.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager, install this like any other texture mod—it will overwrite the default ladder textures.
- Check if your other texture mods also modify ladders; load order may affect which version you see.
- Since it's a UV fix, it works best with the vanilla ladder texture—custom textures might not benefit.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Pieter82
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 691,237
- Endorsements
- 1,309
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 9/22/2022
- Updated
- 6/26/2026
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