Really Seriously Improved Sparks
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #50 of 72 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
An updated, thinner and "sharper" texture has been added, see images!
Powerofthree shared with us a great mod, I've been using it for years, but I never liked the huge 2D glare after my hits as well as the lightning bolts flying out (see images), so I removed them.
Also, the original mod used a texture with a poorly done bloom, because of which we could see this:
So I fixed that, also made the texture more contrast, more like real sparks, and finally, using open permissions, I'm uploading this for you!
The new texture works just as great with the Grindstones module from the original mod page, just let my mod overwrite it.
Thid also, by the way, combines wonderfully with the Simple Block Sparks mod!
Like the original mod, there are two versions: vanilla amount of sparks and x2. Also, for better consistency, I will upload a patch to use these sparks with the beautiful Valhalla Combat. (his sparks contain no glow, but still have flying lightning and texture issues) Still let my mod overwrite it and don't forget to select "realistic" in the MCM menu.
In the future I also plan to consider adding enb light to particles, as was done in jarari's version, but more softly. If you want, you can use his meshes and my fixed texture, it will work just as well.
In the meantime, enjoy using it!
Each of the files contains a corrected texture, I did this so that one is not dependent on the other, so freely let them overwrite each other or delete unnecessary copies if you care about 171kb. :)
Thanks to powerofthree for the original and open permissions, as well as a bunch of his other cool mods.
Really Seriously Improved Sparks is a visual enhancement mod for Skyrim that replaces the original sparks effect with more realistic textures and removes glare. It builds on powerofthree's mod, offering a polished alternative for players seeking improved visual fidelity. With 1,199 endorsements and 295,543 downloads, it has a solid following.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,199 endorsements and nearly 300k downloads.
- Directly improves on a popular mod by fixing textures and removing glare.
- Lightweight visual tweak that enhances immersion without performance hit.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other mods.
- Requires the original mod by powerofthree as a base, adding an extra dependency.
- Niche appeal: only affects sparks, so impact is limited to specific scenes.
For Skyrim players who want more realistic fire and magic effects without overhauling the entire game. If you're a modder or enthusiast who appreciates subtle visual polish, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay changes or if you don't use powerofthree's mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have powerofthree's original mod installed first, as this is a replacer.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to avoid overwriting conflicts with other texture mods.
- Check the mod's load order — it should load after the base mod to ensure the textures take effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- AndriasBartlett
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 295,543
- Endorsements
- 1,199
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 11/8/2022
- Updated
- 11/14/2022
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