Improved Redbelly Mine Mist Fix

⭐ ⭐ (312 endorsements) 📥 18,033 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 12/8/2018
⚪ Last updated 2018

By Qwinn · Bug Fixes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/8/2018 📅 Created: 12/8/2018
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch (USSEP) Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #80 of 82 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

USSEP makes the following fix to Redbelly Mine (from the changelog):

"The mine will also have modified visuals in an attempt to portray the described "red mist".

Residents of Shor's Stone do in fact refer to the mine as being filled with red mist, and the fix as executed in USSEP is definitely a step in the right direction, but IMO it can be improved on.  This mod addresses two issues with the USSEP fix as it stands:

1) When you get close to the distant interior fog in the back cubbyholes, it becomes very very white, a little jarring as it seems odd for white mist to look red only from a distance. I think my version makes that a lot less noticeable.

2) In addition to mentioning the red mist, Grogmar gro-Burzag says that you can't see ten feet in front of your face in the mine. In the current fix, max visibility is unimpeded. I think my version fits Grogmar's description much better.

I also think it makes fighting the spiders there a lot more fun... but, warning, NOT recommended for arachnophobes!  In fact, not giving arachnophobes heart attacks may be a good reason to keep this out of USSEP, so I decided to release it as standalone.

Please let me know what you think!

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod enhances the red mist effect in Redbelly Mine, building on the fix from the Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch (USSEP). It's a small, focused bug fix for players who want the mine to match NPC dialogue descriptions. With 312 endorsements and 18,033 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated tweak.

✨ Key Features

Improves the red mist effect in Redbelly Mine, building on USSEP's fix.
Aligns the mine's appearance with NPC dialogue descriptions.
Lightweight bug fix mod with no additional content.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 312 endorsements and over 18k downloads.
  • Fills a gap left by USSEP, making the mine more immersive.
  • Simple, focused fix that does exactly what it says.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects Redbelly Mine, so it's a very narrow change.
  • Requires USSEP, so it's not for players who avoid that patch.
  • Potential conflicts with other mods that alter Redbelly Mine's visuals.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who care about environmental storytelling and want Redbelly Mine to match what NPCs describe. If you're a completionist who notices small details, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't use USSEP or don't care about minor visual fixes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure USSEP is installed before this mod, as it builds on that fix.
  • Place this mod after USSEP in your load order to ensure it overrides correctly.
  • If you use other mods that change Redbelly Mine, test for conflicts and adjust load order accordingly.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Qwinn
Version
1.0
Downloads
18,033
Endorsements
312
Category
Bug Fixes
Created
12/8/2018
Updated
12/8/2018

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