Forges Match
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 44 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I've been bothered by the forges for awhile now, and I thought it was odd how few textures touch the forges. I figured some of the great texture artists would've touched it by now, and after looking at the mesh in nifskope, I see why: the middle of the forge uses stonewall01, while the top and bottom uses blacksmithforge01. So basically, any texture maker would have to account for every stonewall texture out there to create a decent matching texture.
This mod simply changes the texture of the top and bottom to use the stonewall01 texture. This way, your forges will all match.
Be sure to choose a stonwall01 texture you like to see not only on forges, but farmhouses and similar architecture. Off the top of my head I can recommend mystiriousdawn's or luxor's texture (be sure to grab luxor's raven rock textures, for the RR forge), main or alternative from either. Pfuscher probably has a great texture, as well.
Tweaked EHD forges are available as well, just install after main.
Thanks/credit to:
mindflux for Embers HD (highly suggested, why aren't you using) and permissions
jon/niftools team for nifskope
the great texture artists out there
Forges Match is a small visual fix for Skyrim that changes the forge mesh's top and bottom textures to use stonewall01, so forges match the surrounding stone architecture. It's for players bothered by mismatched forge textures and includes optional tweaked Embers HD forges. With 376 endorsements and 12,786 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fixes a real visual inconsistency that's been bugging players (376 endorsements)
- Lightweight and simple—just a mesh tweak, no performance hit
- Works with popular texture overhauls like mystiriousdawn's and luxor's, so you can customize the look
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects forges—if you're not bothered by the mismatch, this mod does nothing for you
- The tweaked Embers HD versions require Embers HD, so you need an extra mod for that option
- Last updated in 2018, so it might not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods that alter forge meshes
For Skyrim players who notice and hate the texture mismatch on forges and want them to blend with stone buildings. Also for modders who use stonewall01 texture replacers and want forges to match. Skip if you don't care about forge aesthetics or use a complete overhaul that already fixes this.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use the tweaked Embers HD forges, install Embers HD first, then this mod, and let it overwrite.
- Pick a stonewall01 texture you like—this mod makes forges use that texture, so your choice affects farmhouses and other stone buildings too.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily see which files overwrite and to uninstall if needed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- ossumpossum
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 12,786
- Endorsements
- 376
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 10/7/2018
- Updated
- 10/7/2018
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