HD Ruined Book Retexture 4k - 2k
⚪ 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
- 🏆 #303 of 517 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
WHOOOO! We made it to top trending mods! Thank you all for your support <3
My Ruined book retexture refreshed and updated for SSE Enjoy :)
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Description
Resolved detail HIiiiiii!
Clear, crispy, clean and inCredibly richly detailed retexturing work of the ruined books. Commonly found in dungeons and crypts
Bethesda created two different meshes, one has the full binding and the other has parts missing. (see images) The texture is used for both.
The paper seen in the images is a seperate retexture I have made which can be downloaded under "Optional"
The versions available are as follows:
-2018 4k diffuse with 2k normal
-2018 2k diffuse with 2k normal
-Oldrim 4k with 2k normal.
-Optional 4k Book paper 2k normal.
-Optional 2k Book paper 2k normal.
Installation:
Not actually sure why this is a section...... Download and install through MO or NMM or place in Data folder.
My Socials:
Back in 2012 I threw myself into the immersive mystical world that is Skyrim. yet as I played one thing began to irk me. The textures!
To put it plainly they suck. I tried to ignore it but over time it got to me so much that I literally forced myself to learn the art of creating textures just so I could fully immersive myself in glorious and copious amounts of detail.
Eventually I realised maybe other people would enjoy my creations. And so here I am sharing my many hours of trials and errors with this amazing community and if even one other person can enjoy them as I have I count that as a success!
Thank you to this amazing community of mod creators and users I am humbled to be counted as one of you.
Why I'm on Patreon:
As some of you may know or have guessed, modding take many hours, many more cups of tea and yet more cups of coffee. I do it because I love it and because I get excited to I share my creations with others who love it too.
That being said, if you shout me a coffee or a tea this will help me to cover my expenses like purchasing texture resources, my electricity bill and my sanity.
(Disclaimer: I will of course continue to create mods whether I receive support through patreon or not.)
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pdates:
08/03/18 - Added a new 4k and 2k version. Specular fixed.[/
A reworked, highly detailed retexture of ruined books in 4k and 2k, with optional paper textures. Popular with nearly 4,000 endorsements and over 640,000 downloads, but last updated in 2018, so compatibility with current game versions is uncertain.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: nearly 4,000 endorsements and over 640,000 downloads
- Gives ruined books a crisp, detailed look that fits nicely with other HD texture overhauls
- Optional paper textures let you tailor the look to your preference
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 — may be outdated for the latest game patches
- Only covers ruined books, not other book types or related objects
For Skyrim players who want their ruined books to look sharp and detailed without overhauling the whole game. If you're into texture mods and don't mind a bit of manual installation, this is a solid pick. Skip if you want gameplay changes or need compatibility with the newest version.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a texture replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder and let it overwrite the originals — no need for a mod manager if you're comfortable with that.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install it as a normal mod and make sure it loads after any other texture mods that affect books.
- Check the mod's file section for the 4k vs 2k options and pick the one that matches your system's performance — 4k can be heavy on VRAM.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- ThranduilElvenKind
- Version
- New-1.0
- Downloads
- 642,747
- Endorsements
- 3,996
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 3/7/2018
- Updated
- 3/8/2018
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