Realistic Smoke and Embers 4K-2K SE
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #28 of 43 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Isoku's beautiful smoke and embers textures, now cleaned and optimized for SE in full 4K resolution.
Texture files from the original mod were primarily in 2K and some 1K. I have cleaned all files of compression artifacts, and then upscaled them all by 4x, to a maximum resolution of 4K 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 Option 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.
Thank you so much to Isoku for creating the original mod and giving permission for me to release this mod.
My Cleaned & Upscaled Texture Mods:
(many are also available for Oldrim here)
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CoverEyes 1K
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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
Holidays 4K-2K
Monuments of Men 4K
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Realistic Smoke and Embers 4K-2K SE is a high-resolution retexture mod for Skyrim Special Edition that overhauls embers, smoke, and ash visuals. It includes performance options for lower-end systems, making it suitable for players seeking improved fire effects without heavy performance costs. With 353 endorsements and regular updates, it's a community-trusted visual enhancement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 353 endorsements and over 20k downloads
- Performance options included for weaker rigs, so you can enjoy better fire without tanking FPS
- Updated recently (Sept 2022), so it's likely compatible with current SE builds
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers embers, smoke, and ash—don't expect changes to other fire effects like flames or glow
- 4K textures might still be heavy on VRAM if you're not careful with the performance options
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter fire or smoke visuals, so check your load order
For Skyrim SE players who want more realistic fire effects without overhauling the whole game. If you're on a potato PC, the performance options make it a safe bet. Skip if you're looking for a complete fire overhaul or if you already use a mod that changes smoke and embers.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on a low-end PC, choose the 2K version or the performance option to avoid FPS drops.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily switch between 4K and 2K variants.
- Place this mod after other texture mods in your load order to ensure it overwrites them.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Isoku - XilaMonstrr
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 20,120
- Endorsements
- 353
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 9/24/2022
- Updated
- 9/24/2022
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