Improved Gourds
⚪ 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
- 🏆 #300 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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DESCRIPTION
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This project started out with me wanting to create a retexture of the gourd, since there aren't many options for that on the Nexus.
I luckily started out retexturing the branches and leaves of the world model, because I soon realized the stretching on the UV map of the gourd itself was just too bad to make anything decent out of it.
So I then decided to use the gourd model from Mathy's repository instead.
In order to keep the animations of the leaves intact I had to edit out the gourds of the vanilla model in blender, but I'm happy to say I got them working :)
The switch node which ensures the gourds disappear from the plant when harvested also still works.
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COMPATIBILITY
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This mod should be compatible with any retextures, but keep in mind that only the leaves and branches will change. The gourd itself uses a different model and texture.
It is incompatible with mods that alter the gourd model.
Improved Gourds is a simple HD texture replacement for gourds in Skyrim, offering higher-resolution visuals for this common in-game object. With over 3,100 endorsements and 1.6 million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a quick visual upgrade. Last updated in 2021, it remains a stable, lightweight mod for enhancing environmental detail.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 3,152 endorsements and 1.6M downloads.
- Zero performance impact—just drop-in textures, no scripts.
- Works with any mod setup since it only touches gourds.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—might not be patched for the latest Skyrim versions, though texture mods usually survive.
- Only affects gourds, so the visual change is subtle and limited.
- No screenshots or detailed install notes in the description, so you're flying blind on the exact look.
For Skyrim players who want a quick, safe visual upgrade to common objects without any gameplay changes. Perfect for texture pack enthusiasts who appreciate consistency in environmental details. Skip if you're looking for major overhauls or new content—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no load order worries.
- If you use other texture mods, let Improved Gourds overwrite them or vice versa depending on your preference for gourd look.
- Check the mod's file tab for any optional versions or compatibility patches, though the description doesn't mention any.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Merscil
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 1,635,569
- Endorsements
- 3,152
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 4/5/2021
- Updated
- 4/17/2021
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