Drift Material Fixes

⭐ ⭐ (585 endorsements) 📥 138,030 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 12/16/2023
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Me · Bug Fixes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/21/2024 📅 Created: 12/16/2023
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #14 of 115 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod removes Bethesdas texture sets from some ash and dirt dunes and re-refers them to duplicate models with proper material data.

In laymans terms - if you stepped on a dirtdrift in Soul cairn, you might notice how your footsteps change to snow while walking over the object. If using mods like Footsteps, it highlights the problem since now the dirt has been decaled with snowprints. Same problem with some ash dunes in Solstheim and (barely used) ice models.

This is because the objects for all intents and purposes are snow, they have just been overlaid with a different texture. I am on a personal pilgrimage to remove all these texture sets from landscape objects in order to control the per-object material and UV. This mod is part of that project and focuses on the former.

Includes:

- Aforementioned material fixes on objects

- ESL-tagged plugin to redirect the references

- Ash is tagged as sand so footprint sand addons will work as expected on these models

- Also fixes materials on some dunes natively in Solstheim - the dunes sounded like stone, now they're sand, Subdivide and Smooth - Ash Pebbles modifications included

- Parallax option available. Also this is the only way to get parallax to work on these models in the first place as it dodges the texture set shenanigans (All my homies hate texture sets)(They are buggy and restrictive)

Compatibility?

Should be compatible with everything. If something else touches these references let me know. The one mesh that conflicts with Assorted Mesh Fixes is patched for it off the box.

wSkeever for Assorted Mesh Fixes

Check out my other mods:

Soul Cairn Fissures and Craters redone - With swirls

Adds this cool effect on soul cairn fissures and craters

Falmervalley Fog n Leaf Remover

Gets rid of the weirdo-leaf/smoke in Falmer Valley

Subdivide and Smooth - Sovengarde Brazier

Sovengarde brazier in higher poly and with small fixes

Solitude Rock Arch LOD Fix (By force)

Fix for the annoying solitude arch LOD bug

Scattered Embers Mesh and Position Fix

Fixes this ^, you need it

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Drift Material Fixes is a small bug fix mod that corrects material assignments on drifts and dunes in DLC01 and DLC02, eliminating the visual glitch of snow appearing on ash. With 585 endorsements and 138,030 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life fix for players who notice terrain texture errors.

✨ Key Features

Fixes material assignments on drifts and dunes in DLC01 and DLC02.
Eliminates the visual glitch where snow appears on ash terrain.
Lightweight bug fix with no additional dependencies.
Widely adopted with 585 endorsements and 138,030 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 585 endorsements and over 138k downloads—clearly a fix people needed.
  • Directly addresses a noticeable visual bug (snow on ash) that breaks immersion in DLC areas.
  • Simple, focused fix—no bloat, just corrects the material issue.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects DLC01 and DLC02 drifts/dunes—if you don't own those DLCs, this mod does nothing for you.
  • Last updated in March 2024—might not be compatible with the latest game patches if they've changed material systems.
  • As a bug fix, it's purely corrective—no new content or enhancements, so players wanting more features will be disappointed.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who own DLC01 and DLC02 and are bothered by the snow-on-ash visual glitch in desert areas. If you're a completionist who wants a polished world without texture errors, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't have the DLCs or if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely a cosmetic bug fix.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you own both DLC01 and DLC02—the mod only affects those areas, so it won't do anything in the base game.
  • If you're using a mod manager, just drop the file in and activate it; no load order tweaks needed for a simple material fix.
  • After installing, fast-travel to a DLC01 or DLC02 drift to verify the snow is gone—you should see ash textures correctly.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Me
Version
1.0
Downloads
138,030
Endorsements
585
Category
Bug Fixes
Created
12/16/2023
Updated
3/21/2024

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