Picturesque - graphical overhaul - weathers mod plus ENB
⚪ 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
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 68 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Picturesque
Graphical overhaul consisting of a brand new weathers mod along with an ENB preset as companion with a heavy focus on consistency and as few flaws as possible such as matching grass to distant terrain, no horizon seams, decently looking tree LOD. Night-eye, fade to black and other imagespace modifiers are also supported.
All in all, consistency, homogeneity of all elements and pleasant visuals was the main focus in making this.
I hope you enjoy this.
Requirements:
- Latest version of ENB binaries
- ENB Helper SE
- Godrays and Ambient Occlusion must be enabled.
How to install:
1. Download latest version of ENB binaries and extract only the following files into your SkyrimSE folder (where SkyrimSE.exe exists):
d3d11.dll | d3dcompiler_46e.dll | enblocal.ini
Please do not extract the entire archive of ENB binaries, it will create issues!
2. Download and install ENB Helper SE using a mod manager.
3. Download and install Picturesque Part 1 using a mod manager.
4. Download and extract Picturesque Part 2 in your Skyrim folder. (not in Data folder!)
5. That's all, enjoy!
Optional:
Download Seasonal Weathers Framework and the patch for Picturesque there to add seasonal weathers support for use with Seasons of Skyrim SKSE so that you get snow weathers and no rain storms during winter and so on.
Mods used in screenshots:
- Noble Skyrim Mod HD-2K
- Northfire's Photoreal Mountains 2 for SE 1K-4K
- Northern Grass SE
- Skyrim 3D Trees and Plants
Compatibility:
- Not compatible with any weather mods.
- Mods that change game's AO settings through accompanying INI (has same filename as ESP file) will bring issues such as extremely strong AO. Manually editing them out is required in this case.
The AO lines to be removed from other mods INI are the following:
fSAOBias=
fSAOExpFactor=
fSAOIntensity=
fSAORadius=
fSAOValueDiffFactor=
Many thanks to the following people:
Boris Vorontsov
Marty McFly
LonelyKitsune
Kingeric1992
If I missed someone, please let me know and I will correct as soon as possible.
Picturesque is a graphical overhaul for Skyrim that combines a custom weather mod with a matching ENB preset, prioritizing visual consistency and minimal flaws. With 2,466 endorsements and 142,802 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a cohesive, high-quality visual upgrade.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,466 endorsements and over 142k downloads
- All-in-one package: weather and ENB designed to work together
- Aimed at visual consistency, reducing the usual mismatched look
⚠️ Cons
- Requires ENB, which can be performance-heavy on lower-end systems
- May conflict with other weather or lighting mods, so compatibility is a concern
- Last updated in January 2023, so it might not be up to date with the latest game patches
For Skyrim players who want a cohesive visual overhaul without juggling multiple mods. If you're into screenshots or immersive weather, this is a solid pick. Skip if you don't want to deal with ENB performance costs or prefer modular setups.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install ENBSeries first, as the preset won't work without it.
- Use a mod manager to install the weather mod and ENB preset separately for easier updates.
- Check your GPU's VRAM; ENB presets can be demanding, so adjust settings if needed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Arindel
- Version
- 1.6a
- Downloads
- 142,802
- Endorsements
- 2,466
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 2/4/2020
- Updated
- 1/17/2023
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