Reach Fern Texture Replacer
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #239 of 322 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Version 3. 0 Features
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[]Texture has been AI up-scaled using a generative up-scale (the AI model adds features to the texture that did not originally exist using models that it has been trained on).
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]Normal and Specular Maps have been recreated using the newly up-scaled textures as a guide. These textures are not AI generated.[]Coloring should be very close to vanilla. No alteration was made to the original colors during the up-scale.
[]An optional mesh fix is available that will fix an issue with ReachFern01, ReachFern02, and ReachFern03 where the normals are flipped on some portions of the mesh, which cause those areas to look darker than they should. I modified the meshes in Blender to flip those areas so the normal is facing the same direction as the other portions of the mesh.
[]Textures are available in 1k, 2k, and 4k.
[]All textures and meshes have a Shrubs of Snow add-on option
- Main file is a FOMOD installer that will allow to select which options you want to install.
Version 2. 0 and Below Notes
This is an AI up-scaled version of the vanilla reach fern (reachgrassobj01).
The main file is a straight AI up-scale without much touch up. The alternate textures have been de-noised and had their coloring altered somewhat. Choose the option that appeals to you.
Other Mod to consider
If you would prefer a to have a more realistic looking plant replace your reach ferns, try out my other mod ICFurs' Improved Reach Fern. It replaced the reach fern with a wild grapevine.
Reach Fern Texture Replacer swaps the original low-resolution reach fern texture for an AI up-scaled and sharpened version. It's a simple visual upgrade for Skyrim players who want crisper foliage without changing gameplay. With 820 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a popular choice for texture enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 820 endorsements and over 28k downloads.
- AI up-scaling means you get a sharper look without manual editing.
- Lightweight mod that just swaps a texture—no performance hit.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects reach ferns, so the visual impact is limited to one plant type.
- May clash with other texture overhauls that modify the same fern.
- No option for different up-scale levels or styles—what you see is what you get.
For Skyrim players who notice blurry foliage and want a quick, low-risk visual upgrade. If you're a texture pack collector or just want sharper plants without overhauling everything, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a full flora overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—either works, but a manager makes uninstalling easier.
- If you use other texture mods, load this one after them to ensure it takes priority.
- Check the in-game effect near Reach locations like Markarth to see the difference.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- ICFur
- Version
- 3.0
- Downloads
- 28,447
- Endorsements
- 820
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 10/28/2022
- Updated
- 10/20/2024
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