CC's UHQ Mountains
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #302 of 352 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Mountains With the Detail They Deserve
I always found Skyrim's vanilla mountains to be okay looking — but they lacked detail. I looked at various mountain mods and noticed none of them had detailed microsurfaces. So I made my own.
Built entirely in Substance Designer as a procedural texture, with careful attention to the small things: holes, chips, cracks, dirt, weathering. The details you notice when you stop to look — and the details that make the world feel real even when you don't.
Part of a three-mod set for a unified environment:
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[]CC's HQ Caves
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]CC's HQ Mines— FEATURES —
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[]Two Resolution Options: 4K for maximum detail, 2K for performance builds
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]100% Procedural: Built entirely in Substance Designer[]Detailed Microsurface: Holes, chips, cracks, and dirt
[]Built-in AO, Roughness & Height: Full PBR workflow
[]Wear and Weathering: Natural erosion and aging
[]New Quarry Textures: Blends almost seamlessly into the mountains
- Color Variations: Multiple options to match your preferences
— COMPATIBILITY —
Works with everything except other mods that retexture mountains or quarries. If it doesn't touch those, you're good to go.
— INSTALLATION —
Vortex recommended to use the FOMOD installer.
Manual: Go to Payload → NormalMaps and copy the Texture folder to Data. Then go to Payload → Diffuse, select your color, and copy the Texture folder to Data.
— FEEDBACK WELCOME —
Got suggestions? Don't hesitate to share your ideas — and be sure to add your own screenshots!
It's the little things that make Skyrim feel real.
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[]Two Resolution Options: 4K for maximum detail, 2K for performance builds
CC's UHQ Mountains is a high-quality retexture mod for Skyrim's mountains, featuring detailed procedural textures with microsurfaces, holes, chips, cracks, and dirt. Available in 4K and 2K, it's part of a three-mod set and has 2,214 endorsements. Ideal for players seeking enhanced visual fidelity.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,214 endorsements and 58k downloads
- Procedural textures give mountains realistic micro-detail that vanilla lacks
- Offers both 4K and 2K options to balance quality and performance
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so may not be optimized for newer Skyrim versions or DLC
- High-res textures can hit VRAM hard, especially on older GPUs
- Potential conflicts with other mountain retextures or overhaul mods
For Skyrim players who want more realistic, detailed mountains without overhauling the whole game. Perfect for screenshot enthusiasts and modders building a visual overhaul. Skip if you prefer a stylized look or have a low-end PC.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Choose the 2K version if you're on a mid-range GPU to avoid performance hits
- Load this mod after other mountain textures to ensure it takes priority
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 for easy installation and removal
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- ClearanceClarence
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 58,267
- Endorsements
- 2,214
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 2/21/2017
- Updated
- 2/23/2017
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