Salmon Retex - Realistic Salmon
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #108 of 434 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Salmon Retex • Realistic Salmon
♦ Description:
A very important mod.
Realistic salmon.
Better look.
♦ Installation:
Unpack to your Skyrim folder or use mod manager
♦ Manual Uninslall:
Delete Data\textures\clutter\deadanimals\salmon01.dds
and Data\textures\clutter\deadanimals\salmon01_n.dds
Enjoy!
A simple texture replacement for salmon in Skyrim, making them look more realistic. With over 2,000 endorsements and 385,000 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight visual upgrade for players who want better-looking fish without changing gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (385k) shows it's a go-to for many players.
- Over 2,000 endorsements — community-approved.
- Lightweight and does exactly what it says: better salmon textures.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017 — may not be optimized for the latest Skyrim version or Special Edition.
- Only affects salmon; other fish remain vanilla.
- No before/after screenshots or detailed description, so you're trusting the author's word.
For Skyrim players who want a quick visual upgrade to salmon without any hassle. If you're a texture enthusiast or just want more realistic fish, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a complete overhaul of all fish.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Just drop the textures folder into your Skyrim Data directory, or use a mod manager for easy uninstall.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, check if the mod has an SE version or use a texture converter.
- Load order doesn't matter for texture-only mods, but place it after any mods that change salmon meshes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- NorthWind69
- Version
- 0.2
- Downloads
- 385,415
- Endorsements
- 2,057
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 7/22/2017
- Updated
- 7/23/2017
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