Renthal's waterwheel HD
⚪ 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #164 of 517 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Renthal's beautiful waterwheel
Added stuff to the original:
- Made a small addition to the mesh
- Cubemapped for wet effect
- Better texture quality due to bc7 format
- Improved normal map
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Renthal's waterwheel HD is a high-poly mesh replacement for the waterwheel in Skyrim, created by Pfuscher. With 2,703 endorsements and 794,214 downloads, it's a popular visual upgrade that enhances the game's world detail. Last updated in March 2023, it remains a solid choice for players seeking improved textures and meshes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (2,703 endorsements) — this is a proven visual upgrade
- Massive download count (794k) means it's been tested by tons of players
- Simple mesh replacement — no gameplay changes, just better looks
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in March 2023 — might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches or mods
- Only affects the waterwheel — if you're looking for broader texture overhauls, this is niche
For Skyrim players who want to enhance the visual fidelity of the world without overhauling everything. If you're a modder building a detailed load order, this is a must-have for that specific object. Skip if you want gameplay changes or a full texture pack — this is purely cosmetic and focused.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install — it's a simple drop-in, but managing load order is easier with a manager.
- If you're playing with other mesh mods, place this after them in the load order to ensure it takes priority.
- Check if the waterwheel appears correctly in-game — if it looks stretched or broken, you may have a conflict with another mod.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Pfuscher
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 794,214
- Endorsements
- 2,703
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 6/15/2019
- Updated
- 3/24/2023
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