No Sunlight Through Mountains

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,939 endorsements) 📥 218,476 downloads 📌 v0.3 📅 2/7/2021
⚪ Last updated 2022

By wankingSkeever · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/15/2022 📅 Created: 2/7/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 5 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 ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #88 of 401 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Make mountain statics double-sided so sun doesn't shine through them at extreme angles.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod fixes a visual glitch in Skyrim where sunlight shines through mountain meshes at extreme angles by making mountain statics double-sided. It's a small, focused fix for players who notice this immersion-breaking issue. With 1,939 endorsements and 218,476 downloads, it's a popular utility mod.

✨ Key Features

Makes mountain statics double-sided to prevent sunlight from shining through at extreme angles.
Simple mesh/texture fix with no gameplay changes.
High download count (218,476) indicates widespread use.
Last updated in June 2022, suggesting stability.
Lightweight mod that doesn't require additional dependencies.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,939 endorsements and over 218k downloads—clearly a go-to fix.
  • Solves a real immersion-breaking issue without altering gameplay.
  • Lightweight and simple—no complex setup or dependencies.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only fixes the specific issue of sunlight through mountains; doesn't address other mesh or lighting glitches.
  • May conflict with other mods that alter mountain meshes or textures.
  • Last updated in 2022, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mods.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who notice sunlight bleeding through mountains and want a quick, lightweight fix. It's perfect for immersion-focused modders who want to eliminate visual glitches without overhauling graphics. Skip if you don't care about this specific issue or if you use mods that already fix mountain meshes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep your load order clean.
  • Place this mod after any mountain texture overhauls in your load order to ensure it takes effect.
  • If you use ENB or weather mods, test in different lighting conditions to confirm the fix works as expected.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
wankingSkeever
Version
0.3
Downloads
218,476
Endorsements
1,939
Category
Models and Textures
Created
2/7/2021
Updated
6/15/2022

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