Parallax Meshes for ELFX
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #114 of 352 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Includes all towns, cities, dungeons and DLCs. Over 400 meshes in total. Processed using my ItAddsParallax script based on the normals filename. Footstep fix for Dwemer floor tiles from here is also included.
Download comes with a fomod installer so you can install only what you need. Load/install this mod after all mods that come with their own parallax models.
anamorfus was kind enough to grant permission for mod authors to include these meshes in their own mods for the purpose of providing compatibility patches with ELFX. I would encourage mod authors to please use these as resources in their own parallax releases.
Parallax Meshes for ELFX converts Enhanced Lights and FX meshes to Skyrim Special Edition with parallax support, intended for use alongside parallax textures or as a modder's resource for compatibility patches. It does not include textures, so you'll need to supply your own parallax textures to see the effect. With 731 endorsements and 75,106 downloads, it's a popular utility for visual modders.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 731 endorsements and over 75k downloads.
- Fills a specific niche for ELFX users who want parallax effects without waiting for official updates.
- Works as both a direct install and a modder's resource, giving flexibility.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires you to already have parallax textures installed, otherwise you won't see any visual difference.
- Only covers ELFX meshes, so you'll need to manage compatibility with other lighting mods manually.
- Last updated in November 2023, so it may not be compatible with the latest ELFX versions or game patches.
For Skyrim SE modders who use ELFX and want to add parallax depth to their lighting meshes. If you're a mod author, this is a handy resource for building compatibility patches. Skip if you're not using ELFX or don't have parallax textures ready.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have parallax textures installed first, otherwise this mod won't show any visual change.
- Use a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to install this over ELFX, and place it after ELFX in your load order.
- If you're using other lighting mods, test in-game to ensure no conflicts with ELFX meshes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Spongeman131
- Version
- 1.4.5
- Downloads
- 75,106
- Endorsements
- 731
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 3/24/2020
- Updated
- 11/8/2023
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