GKB Waves
⚪ 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
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #7 of 86 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hey, do you like waves, do you like Skyrim, do you wish Skyrim had better waves? Well now it does!Enjoy GKB Waves; Adds new wave models and textures to the coast of Skyrim from the edge of the playable area up to Solitude. Waves are new models (not Dragonborn waves). These use animated textures and minimal polygons. This has been designed to have minimal effect on fps. The mod shouldn't effect any vanilla assets so it should be compatible with everything unless the mod you are using edits the terrain of the coast.
Textures originally from textures.com, images have been heavily modified to create new textures and all alpha maps are made from scratch.
Future versions will add waves from Solitude onwards, and waves to islands.
In regards to permissions for the PC release, you can use these models and textures provided they are on a new landscape, or to a new area added to Skyrim, as I intend to add waves to the rest of vanilla Skyrim where they make sense.
Mod by Ga-Knomboe Boy.
Hope you enjoy.
GKB Waves is a visual overhaul mod for Skyrim that replaces the default ocean waves with new models and textures along the coast from the playable area's edge up to Solitude. It's a simple, popular cosmetic enhancement for players who want more realistic water effects. With over 5,700 endorsements and nearly a million downloads, it's a well-loved addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 5,768 endorsements and 937k downloads
- Easy to install—just drop files in and enjoy better waves
- Works for both new and veteran players wanting a quick visual upgrade
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018—may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or mods
- Only affects coastal areas, so inland water remains unchanged
For Skyrim players who love coastal views and want more realistic waves without overhauling the whole game. Perfect for screenshot enthusiasts and modders who appreciate subtle visual polish. Skip if you want gameplay changes or if you're on the latest Skyrim version and worry about compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture/model replacer, place it in your mod manager and let it overwrite the vanilla waves—no special load order needed.
- If you use other water mods, load GKB Waves after them to ensure its waves take priority.
- Check the mod's comments section for any user-reported compatibility patches with popular water overhauls.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- GaKnomboe
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 937,692
- Endorsements
- 5,768
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 8/5/2018
- Updated
- 8/5/2018
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