Blowing in the Wind
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #32 of 179 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Skyrim is a windy region, yet hanging lanterns and signs outside stores and inns are unaffected by the strong winds. This subtle immersion mod enables signs and lanterns to react to wind like they logically should.
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The mod makes the following changes:
- [] Enabling all signs to react to the wind. [] Enabling all hanging lanterns in exterior locations to react to the wind. [] The mass of the signs have been increased so they don't swing quite as violently as the vanilla signs. [] The min/max angle of the hinges have been increased to prevent the signs from slamming against this artificial limit. [] The havok material of all wooden signs have been changed from metal to wood. Using the signs for target practice is much more satisfying when the arrows get stuck in the signs rather than get deflected. [] Corrected the havok material of a few wooden beams that signs hang from. They were incorrectly set to metal.
Compatibility:
Generally:
- [] Should be compatible with mods that replace the textures of the signs. [] Compatible with weather mods, though if they alter the wind strength this will change how much the signs and lanterns swing. [] Mods that adds new signs that doesn't use the vanilla sign meshes won't conflict but those signs will be unaffected by the wind until I make a patch. Request support in the comments section and I'll take a look at it. [] Not compatible with mods that replaces the vanilla sign meshes. Request support in the comments section and I'll take a look at it. [] Mods that replace the vanilla lantern meshes won't conflict since this mod uses unique filenames and records. [] Mods that add new lanterns to the world won't conflict, but will also not benefit from this mods movable lanterns until I make a patch. Request support in the comments section and I might take a look at it.
Blowing in the Wind is a subtle immersion mod for Skyrim that makes hanging lanterns and store/inn signs sway realistically in the wind. With over 21,000 endorsements and 847,000 downloads, it's a highly popular, lightweight addition for players who want logical environmental reactions. Last updated in 2016, it remains a classic for immersion-focused setups.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 21,779 endorsements and 847k downloads — this is a proven mod
- Does exactly what it says: adds wind sway to lanterns and signs, no bloat
- Perfect for immersion lovers who want small details that make the world feel alive
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
- Only affects lanterns and signs; if you want more wind effects, you'll need other mods
For Skyrim players who care about environmental realism and want a subtle, performance-friendly immersion boost. If you're building a mod list focused on atmosphere and don't mind older mods, this is a must-have. Skip if you want major visual overhauls or gameplay changes — this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 for easy management.
- If you're using other mods that alter signs or lanterns, place Blowing in the Wind lower in your load order to ensure its effects apply.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your Skyrim version (Special Edition or Anniversary) — it was made for the original, so you may need to port it or find an updated version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- sialivi
- Version
- 2.04.0
- Downloads
- 847,017
- Endorsements
- 21,779
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 11/27/2016
- Updated
- 12/24/2016
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