Enhanced Vanilla Mountain Textures
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #193 of 214 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Features
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[]4k mountain textures based created by AI up-scaling the original LE mountain textures and applying some additional post processing to the texture
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]Both versions have completely new normal and height maps[]Version 1 has an option for standard parallax textures (meshes are not included)
[]Version 2 has options for standard or complex parallax textures (meshes not included)
[]Both versions have optional matching landscape rock textures (both versions have support for Terrain Parallax Blending Fix)
[]Version 1 has five color options: Vanilla, Brown, Dark Gray, Rust, and Warmer
[]Version 2 has six color options: Vanilla, Brown, Dark Gray, Gray, Rust, and Warmer
[]Version 1 textures are truer to the original vanilla textures
[]Version 2 takes more liberties with the texture by making the texture a bit rougher and adding some erosion that wasn't present in the original texture.
Installation
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[]Download the FOMOD for the version you want to use, it has all the texture and color options
[]Install with your mod manager of choice
[]If you have any conflicts make sure this mod wins or you won't see the changes it makes or may have funky looking mountains.
- If you use DynDOLOD, I recommend re-running it after installing this mod (if you decide you want to keep this mod).
Un-Installing
Since these are just textures they can be removed from your load order at anytime.
If you ran DynDOLOD after installing these textures, I advise running it again with your new textures after uninstalling this mod. Your distant mountains might not match if you don't.
Compatibility
This mod will work with any mountain meshes that use the vanilla textures, such as ERM - Enhanced Rocks and Mountains. The mod will work with both the parallax and complex parallax (version 2 only) versions of ERM. Just choose the correct option for which version of ERM you have while installing. This mod is not compatible with either version of Majestic Mountains.
Credits
The color textures were all obtained from my LE copy of the game. AI up-scaling was done with Topaz Photo AI. Normal maps and parallax textures were created using Adobe Substance 3D Sampler. Image recolors were done using Adobe Photoshop.
Permissions
This mod is shared with open permissions. You can port it to other versions of the game (including consoles).
Enhanced Vanilla Mountain Textures is a 4K texture overhaul for Skyrim Special Edition's mountains, created by AI up-scaling the original LE textures with new normal and height maps. It offers two versions with multiple color options and supports parallax and complex parallax effects, plus optional landscape rock textures. Ideal for players wanting higher-fidelity mountains while keeping the vanilla look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 158 endorsements and over 13k downloads
- Gives you a ton of choices—two versions and multiple color options to match your setup
- Works with popular mountain mods like ERM, so you don't have to pick one or the other
⚠️ Cons
- No meshes included—you'll need a mod like ERM to actually use the parallax effects
- Requires re-running DynDOLOD if you use it, or your distant mountains will look off
- Since it's texture-only, it won't fix any mesh-related mountain issues you might have
For Skyrim players who want crisper, higher-res mountains without straying too far from the vanilla aesthetic. If you're already using ERM or similar mesh overhauls, this is a great complement. Skip if you're looking for a complete mountain overhaul with new shapes—this is purely a texture upgrade.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to install the FOMOD—it'll let you pick your version and color options easily.
- Make sure this mod loads after any other mountain texture mods so it wins conflicts, or you won't see the changes.
- If you use DynDOLOD, re-run it after installing to update distant LODs; otherwise, distant mountains may not match.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- ICFur
- Version
- 2.01
- Downloads
- 13,784
- Endorsements
- 158
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 4/7/2024
- Updated
- 10/12/2024
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