Improved Water Performance IWP by Pfuscher
⚪ 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
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #339 of 352 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
1. Improves the performance of Realistic Water 2 by using the new bc7 format introduced to SSE by bethesda.
95% the looks at 30% the VRAM at 2k resolution.
You will probably not notice the difference in visuals.
But people who are at the edge of their VRAM will gain a little fps. Saves ~70 mb Vram.
If you got a Geforce TITAN 11GB, you probably won't gain fps.
Requirement:
Realistic Water 2
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/2182
2. Improves the vanilla water and it's lighting. No more blocky specular on the water. "The white reflections on the water"
This is basically this mod, with the new and better VRAM saving BC7 format, for better compression, looks and smaller file size.
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Your support is really appreciated, you are awesome
PATREON
Improved Vanilla Water - not required
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/3617
Saves you 3 times the VRAM
Vanilla: 2 x 2,7 mb = 5,4 mb looking like shit
Xerus: 2 x 16,7mb = 33,4 mb looking great
new file format: 2 x 5,4mb = 10,8 mb also looking great
The white specular has the same form as vanilla and Xerus, the new picture is just from a different angle.
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Screens taken with rudy enb
Improved Water Performance IWP by Pfuscher is a performance-oriented mod for Skyrim that enhances the vanilla water and its lighting while also improving the performance of Realistic Water Two. With 2,459 endorsements and over 55,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking better water visuals without a heavy performance hit.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,459 endorsements and over 55k downloads.
- Targets performance, so you get better water without tanking your FPS.
- Works with both vanilla and Realistic Water Two, so it's flexible.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so it might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or other mods.
- No detailed feature list, so you're trusting the mod author's word on what exactly it changes.
- Potential conflicts with other water mods or lighting overhauls that touch the same records.
For Skyrim players who use Realistic Water Two and want to squeeze out better performance, or for those who want improved vanilla water without a big FPS hit. Skip if you're on the latest Skyrim version and worried about outdated mods, or if you prefer a water mod with more visual flair over performance.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using Realistic Water Two, load this mod after it so its performance tweaks take effect.
- Check your mod manager's conflict warnings to see if any other mods touch water records.
- Test in a water-heavy area like Riften to see the performance difference before committing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Pfuscher
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 55,813
- Endorsements
- 2,459
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 9/28/2018
- Updated
- 10/4/2018
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