CC's UHQ Mountains

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,214 endorsements) 📥 58,267 downloads 📌 v1.2 📅 2/21/2017
⚪ Last updated 2017

By ClearanceClarence · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/23/2017 📅 Created: 2/21/2017
⚠️ Install Order · 5 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 ↗

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

🔍 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:

  • []CC's HQ Caves

    []CC's HQ Mines

    — FEATURES —

    • []Two Resolution Options: 4K for maximum detail, 2K for performance builds

      []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.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

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

Retextures Skyrim's mountains with detailed microsurfaces
Procedural textures built in Substance Designer with holes, chips, cracks, and dirt
Available in 4K and 2K resolutions
Part of a three-mod set

📊 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
🎯 Is This For You?
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.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 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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