HD Textures for Solitude and Temple Frescoes (with Shrine Base and Lanterns)
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #418 of 517 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This addon provides highly enhanced paintings and stained glass portraits for Solitude Temple Frescoes SSE (old) & 2019.
Texture files included:
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[] Frescoes - 4k Diffuse/Normals/Reflection Maps in two versions.[/]
[] Stained Glass - 2k Diffuse/Normals + Upscaled Glowmaps[/]
[] Shrine Base - 4k Diffuse & Normals[/]
[] Special Texture for SaTF-specific lantern mesh[/]
The shrine base is available as a standalone download.
FOMOD NOW AVAILABLE IN FILES TAB ⤴
Recommended: Solitude and Temple Frescoes - Mesh Fix and Cubemap Patch (enables shine effects on paintings).
Installation:
Install with mod manager
Overwrite all files from SaTF
Upcoming:
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[]Fix to eliminate grey space on stained glass textures[/]
[]Stained glass normals improvement[/]
[]Correct glowmaps for update file[/]
[]Remove canvas texture, as it is inaccurate for a molded fresco (paint cracks will remain) Ceramic option now available.[/]
[]Lantern normals improvement[/]
[]FOMOD[/]
I hope you enjoy MoonMod's first upload to Nexus!
Permissions / Credit:
Arduunos - Original Mod Author
Shrine base is made of a combination of upscaled vanilla textures & upscaled Remiros' Shrines HD.
*In-game images feature unreleased WIP textures for the shrines.
Recommended Mods:
JS Shrines of the Divines SE
HD Glaze for JS Shrines of the Divines - for colored shrines
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[]Fix to eliminate grey space on stained glass textures[/]
HD Textures for Solitude and Temple Frescoes is a 4k-2k texture pack that enhances the Solitude Temple Frescoes and includes bonus 4k textures for the shrine base. With over 1,000 endorsements and half a million downloads, it's a popular choice for Skyrim players seeking sharper visuals in Solitude.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,061 endorsements and over 559k downloads
- High-res 4k textures for the frescoes and shrine base make Solitude's temple pop
- Bonus shrine base textures add extra value for a simple texture mod
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers the temple frescoes and shrine base — no other Solitude textures included
- Last updated in 2021, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or mods
- No screenshots or detailed install instructions provided in the description
For Skyrim players who want to enhance the visual detail of Solitude's temple without overhauling the entire city. If you're a texture enthusiast looking for a quick, focused upgrade, this is for you. Skip if you want a comprehensive Solitude texture overhaul or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage the textures easily.
- If you're using other Solitude texture mods, load this one after them to ensure the frescoes and shrine base are overwritten correctly.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your Skyrim version (SE/AE) before installing, as it hasn't been updated since 2021.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- MoonMods
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 559,501
- Endorsements
- 1,061
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 9/30/2021
- Updated
- 11/2/2021
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