Mysticism - Cleaned and Upscaled Textures for A Magic Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 🏆 #30 of 41 Magic - Spells & Enchantments mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Texture files from the original mod were primarily 256 and 512, with a few 1K files, mostly in BC3 compression. I have cleaned all files of compression artifacts, and then upscaled them all by 4x, to a maximum resolution of 2K in BC7 compression and generated full mipmaps. I cleaned and upscaled them using Cupscale/ESRGAN and then finalized with NVIDIA Texture Tools and Octagon.
Performance Options for Potato PCs
Mipmaps and BC7 compression reduce VRAM usage, especially when the files are cleaned of compression artifacts.
For Potato PCs, I've uploaded a downscaled version where the diffuse texture files are larger than normal and environment map files, which are less visible in game. This reduces VRAM usage considerably while maintaining higher visual quality, using the Octagon config files posted on this mod, which I recommend using if you have a Potato PC.
Installation
Requires the original mod
Thank you so much to Simon Magus for creating the original mod and giving permission for me to release this mod.
If you use Pilgrim, checkout my upscaled textures for that mod
My Cleaned & Upscaled Texture Mods:
(many are also available for Oldrim here)
CoverKhajiits 4K
CoverEyes 1K
Animals and Creatures
Bellyaches 4K Animal and Creature Pack
Bellyaches 16K-8K Dragon Replacer Pack
Bellyaches New Dragon Species 16K-8K
4K Enderal Donkey
Intricate Spider Webs and Egg Sacs 4K-2K
Ruins Clutter Improved 4K
Saerileth's White Phial Replacer 4K-2K
Book Covers Skyrim 4K
Book Covers Skyrim - Lost Letters 4K
Better Books and Letters
Detailed Rugs 4K
Forgotten Retex Project 4K-2K
Visible Windows 4K-2K
Weapons, Armor and Gear
Zim's Immersive Artifacts 4K
Cloaks and Capes 4K
DeserterX Faction Crossbows
Bandolier 4K - Bags and Pouches
Queering Skyrim Necklaces Upscaled
Fashions Of The Banditry 4K
Forsworn Fashions 4K
Cloaks of the Nords 4K-2K
Sigils of Skyrim 4K-2K - Banners & Shields
Bandanas and Blindfolds of Skyrim 4K Retexture
Chitin and Dwemer Goggles and Scouter 4K-2K
Tribunal Robes and Masks 4K
Magic, Weather & FX
Mysticism: A Magic Overhaul
Deadly Spell Impacts 4K
Wonders of Weather 4K
Rainbows 4K
Shooting Stars 2K
Isoku's Alternate Sun Glare 4K
Realistic Smoke and Embers 4K-2K
DLCs & Misc
Beyond Skyrim Bruma: Mountain Textures
Pilgrim: A Religion Overhaul
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This mod provides cleaned and upscaled textures for Mysticism - A Magic Overhaul, a popular magic overhaul by Simon Magus. It enhances the visual quality of the mod's textures while maintaining the original aesthetic. Ideal for players who want improved visuals without changing gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 812 endorsements and over 300k downloads
- Enhances visual fidelity without altering gameplay mechanics
- Simple texture replacement – easy to install and remove
⚠️ Cons
- Requires the base mod Mysticism - A Magic Overhaul to function
- Last updated in 2022 – may not be updated for newer game versions
For Skyrim players who use Mysticism and want sharper, cleaner textures without changing the mod's feel. Skip if you don't use Mysticism or prefer gameplay changes over visual upgrades.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install this after Mysticism so the textures overwrite correctly.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily manage overwrite order.
- If you see visual glitches, ensure the base mod is installed and up to date.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- SimonMagus616 - Xilamonstrr
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 307,133
- Endorsements
- 812
- Category
- Magic - Spells & Enchantments
- Created
- 7/30/2022
- Updated
- 7/30/2022
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