Fire and Ice Overhaul Redux

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,497 endorsements) 📥 39,922 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 6/1/2020
⚪ Last updated 2020

By Retrospect - ApolloDown · Overhauls

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/1/2020 📅 Created: 6/1/2020
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #17 of 24 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description:

As quoted from the original author for the LE version of this mod:

"LIGHT CRAP ON FIRE"

"...and BUILD YOURSELF A MOFUGGIN IGLOO"

-ApolloDown

Features:

  • []Flames from spells and explosions can light objects on fire and spread

    []Spawned fires will hurt the player but not NPCs (unless hostile)

    []Frost spells (except frostbite) will leave behind stackable ice blocks

    []Spawned ice have collision and can be used to block paths or create structures

    []Integration of Arctic's 3D mesh for frostbite spell

    []Spells of the opposing element can be use to remove spawned effects (fire spells "melts" ice and frost spells "extinguishes" flames)

    []MCM menu with toggles to disable the spawning of fire and/or ice effects

    Install/Uninstall:

    • []Install with your preferred mod manager or extract mod contents to your data folder.

      []Uninstall with your mod manager or remove mod contents from your data folder.

      Compatibility:

      • []Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch (Full Compatibility - changes forwarded)

        []Deadly Spell Impact (Full Compatibility - changes forwarded)

        []Arctic - Frost Effects Redux (Full Compatibility - recommended for visual consistency)

        []Inferno - Fire Effects Redux (Full Compatibility - recommended for visual consistency)

        []Audio Overhaul for Skyrim SE (Full Compatibility - patch available)

      • Immersive Sounds - Compendium (Full Compatibility - patch available)

        Note:

        The scripts from this mod can still become fairly intensive depending on how much effects you spawn in game, so I'd recommend only using the current iteration of this mod for testing purposes or on saves you do not feel attachment to. Future plans include full remake of the mod from the ground up in order to provide complete proper support on any related bugs and issues.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Fire and Ice Overhaul Redux is a Special Edition port of the original Fire and Ice Overhaul, featuring improved visuals and cleaned-up scripts and plugins. With 1,497 endorsements and nearly 40,000 downloads, it's a well-received overhaul for Skyrim Special Edition players seeking enhanced fire and ice effects.

✨ Key Features

Special Edition version of the original Fire and Ice Overhaul
Improved visuals for fire and ice effects
Script and plugin cleanup for better performance and stability

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,497 endorsements and nearly 40k downloads
  • Visual improvements make fire and ice look better in SE
  • Script and plugin cleanup means fewer bugs and smoother gameplay

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2020, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches
  • As an overhaul, it could conflict with other mods that alter fire or ice effects
  • No detailed feature list, so you're going in somewhat blind on what exactly changed
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim SE players who want more realistic and visually striking fire and ice effects without a complete gameplay overhaul. If you're a modder looking for a stable base to build on, the cleanup is a plus. Skip if you're on the original Skyrim or if you prefer minimal changes to visuals.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have Skyrim Special Edition and the latest unofficial patch installed to avoid conflicts.
  • Load this mod early in your load order, before other mods that affect fire or ice, to ensure its changes take priority.
  • If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Retrospect - ApolloDown
Version
1.0
Downloads
39,922
Endorsements
1,497
Category
Overhauls
Created
6/1/2020
Updated
6/1/2020

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