Epic Gate of Whiterun SE
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #509 of 517 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Epic Gate of Whiterun
8K, 4K and 2K textures available
Many have requested it, so here it is - a new gate for Whiterun.
I created a new mesh from scratch in Blender while closely following the Vanilla style and adding a little more detail.
I wanted to create something really rough and strong for Whiterun so I went for big logs supported by metal.
For this gate I had to use all the knowledge I gained in the last months and even learn new techniques to bake the insanely detailed dragon hinges.
I gave everything I could to make this the best gate so far, hope you like it :-)
Installation & Compatibility
I highly recommend MO2 as mod manager.
This mod is automatically compatible with Open Cities.
The mesh for Open Cities is always included as it doesn't hurt if you don't use Open Cities.
Of course you have to allow it to overwrite Open Cities.
Please check out my other mods:
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Doors & Gates
Glorious Solitude Door SE
Glorious Solitude Door Replacer SE
Magnificent Riften Mistveil Keep Door SE
Marvelous Windhelm Gate SE
Epic Gate of Whiterun SE
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Marvelous Windhelm Door Replacer SE
Fortified and Animated Fort Doors SE
Pompous Dragonsreach Door SE
Epic Gate of Whiterun SE replaces the main gate of Whiterun with a new epic model and high-resolution textures, available in 8k, 4k, and 2k variants. It is compatible with Open Cities and has been a popular choice since 2019, with over 3,600 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,659 endorsements and nearly half a million downloads
- Multiple texture resolutions let you balance visual quality with performance
- Open Cities compatibility means you can use it with that popular overhaul
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019, so it may not be tested with the latest Skyrim SE patches
- 8k textures are extremely demanding on VRAM, so lower-end systems will need the 2k version
- Only affects the main gate, so it's a small visual change rather than a full city overhaul
For Skyrim players who want to make Whiterun's entrance more imposing and detailed without overhauling the whole city. If you're using Open Cities and want a matching gate, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for broader city changes or if your PC can't handle high-res textures.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Choose the 2k version if you have a mid-range GPU to avoid performance hits.
- If you use a mod manager, install via that to easily switch between resolutions.
- Load order doesn't matter much, but if you use Open Cities, ensure this mod is loaded after it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- hype1
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 492,698
- Endorsements
- 3,659
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 3/27/2019
- Updated
- 9/12/2019
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