ICFur's Improved Reach Fern
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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
- 🏆 #331 of 517 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod will replace the reach fern textures (reachgrassobj01.dds) with new textures created from images I took of the leave of a wild muscadine grape vine.
I know there are a few other mods out there replacing these, so thanks for taking the time to consider my mod.
Installation
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[]Download your desired texture size (1k, 2k, or 4k)
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]Install with your mod manager of choice - If you use Shrubs of Snow with Seasons of Skyrim, download one of the Shrubs of Snow texture files and merge it with the main file. Make sure that the textures from this mod are overwriting the textures from Shrubs of Snow.
Recommended Fix
I recommend downloading Kiddgimmick's mod Mari's Reach Ferns - Vanilla Mesh Tweaks to go along with this mod. It fixes some normal maps that are flipped on the vanilla mesh, which causes darkened spots in certain areas of the plant. I have included a texture in this mod for the Black Reach Ferns in Kiddgimmick's mod, so they will work together. Just make sure this mod overwrites Kiddgimmick's mod.
Permissions
I am sharing this mod with open permissions. Feel free to port this mod to other versions of Skyrim or use the textures for some other purpose in a mod of your own. I only request that you also share your mod with open permissions.
All textures were created from images I took so no licensing is required.
Want to see what I'm working on or if I'm working on something new?
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A simple texture replacer for Skyrim's reach fern, swapping the default texture with a more realistic version. With 996 endorsements and over 624k downloads, it's a popular, lightweight visual improvement for players who want subtle environmental upgrades without performance hits.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 996 endorsements and over 624k downloads—clearly a go-to for texture purists.
- Zero performance impact since it's just a texture swap—perfect for modded playthroughs.
- Easy to install and remove, no load order headaches.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects one plant type—if you're after a full flora overhaul, this won't cut it.
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you're trusting the author's word on the 'realistic' look.
- Last updated May 2026—might not be compatible with future Skyrim updates or other texture mods that overwrite the same file.
For Skyrim players who want a quick, subtle visual upgrade to the environment without overhauling the whole game. If you're a modder building a load order and want a reliable, lightweight texture replacer, this is a safe pick. Skip if you're looking for dramatic changes or if you already use a comprehensive flora texture pack that covers reach ferns.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the texture file in your Data folder or use a mod manager—it's a simple drop-in, no plugin needed.
- If you use other texture mods, check for conflicts—the last mod to overwrite reachgrassobj01.dds wins.
- Since it's just a texture, you can safely uninstall it anytime without breaking your save.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- ICFur
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 624,909
- Endorsements
- 996
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 4/9/2023
- Updated
- 5/30/2026
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