JS Common Cages SE
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #94 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Featured on PC Gamer
What this mod includes:
• New Meshes & Textures for Prisoner Cage, Animal Cage, Hanging Cage & Ship Anchor Chain
• Updated with collisions that allow items & projectiles to pass through bar gaps
• New Dead Bolt animations (the vanilla Prisoner Cage's lock is only attached to the door handle, not the cage itself)
• Optimized chain meshes (86% lower than SMIM)
Installation
• Mod Manager / Manual Extraction to the Skyrim Data folder.
• Overwrite any existing files. No plugin requirement.
FAQ:
1) Why doesn't it line up perfectly in location x?
• These have been made to fit the vanilla positions & dimensions for compatibility, if something doesn't line up properly in game, it's because it wasn't aligned properly in the first place.
• If for some reason the files do not work, cause crashes or any other problems, please do not hesitate to contact me.
• All screenshots are taken directly from the game and resized down from 1920x1080 to 1280x720. No other editing has been done.
Under no circumstance is this mod allowed to be uploaded to another website without my given permission. No permission will be granted in regards to porting to console.
JS Common Cages SE is a high-quality texture overhaul that completely remakes Prisoner, Animal, and Hanging Cages in Skyrim Special Edition. Available in 2K and 4K resolutions, this popular mod (8,195 endorsements) enhances visual fidelity without altering gameplay. Ideal for players seeking improved immersion through detailed environment textures.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust: 8,195 endorsements and 2.8M downloads—this is a staple texture mod
- Choice between 2K and 4K lets you balance visual quality with performance
- Covers three cage types, giving consistent high-res textures across the game
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in June 2022—might not be patched for the latest Skyrim updates, though texture mods are usually safe
- No explicit mention of compatibility with other cage mods or overhauls—could conflict if you use those
- Requires manual installation or mod manager setup; no FOMOD installer mentioned
For Skyrim players who want sharper, more detailed cages without changing gameplay. Perfect for modders building a visually enhanced world. Skip if you're after gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Choose the 2K version if you're on a mid-range PC; 4K is for high-end rigs and can cause VRAM strain
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily switch between 2K and 4K versions without manual file overwrites
- Load this mod after other texture overhauls to ensure its cage textures take priority
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- johnskyrim
- Version
- 1.03
- Downloads
- 2,843,799
- Endorsements
- 8,195
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 5/18/2022
- Updated
- 6/4/2022
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