SC - Cubemaps
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🖼️ Gallery (3 images)
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #525 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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DO NOT REUPLOAD THIS MOD TO OTHER SITES WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. IF YOU WANT TO SHARE OR USE MY FILES, CONTACT ME FIRST!
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LE: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/104038
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Description:
New hand painted high resolution cubemaps.
Comparison images are at the bottom of this page. Left is new, right is vanilla.
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- Brand new 1k (and lower) cubemaps;
- Completely seamless with correct sides;
- Abstract, don't have any imagery in them - saves you from seeing modern architecture inside a dwemer cave or flipped upside down rooms.
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Requirements:
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Installation/uninstallation:
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Known issues:
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Wow SE wow such SE.
A: Blame Daymarr if something doesn't work kek.
Q: I don't like this, I don't like that.
A: I've provided an option for you to install cubes separately based on what you like and what you don't.
Q: I don't see any difference.
A: It's a subtle change, but with right mods this one will make your game pop.
Q: Can I use this with XYZ mod?
A: Yes, as long as it doesn't overwrite mine.
Q: What armor is in the pictures?
A: Ebony, with Cabal's textures.
Q: Character mods?
A: KS Hairdos, Mature Skin, Eyes of Beauty.
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Terms of use:
- You are not allowed to reupload this mod to other sites;
- You are not allowed to modify my mod;
- You are not allowed to include my textures in your mods;
- You are allowed to link your mods as dependent on my mod - I uploaded a standalone version for this purpose (miscellaneous files);
- You are allowed to do whatever as long as the result stays private.
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- People on my Discord who watched me paint this stuff during the live streams.
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SC - Cubemaps is a hand-painted, high-resolution cubemap replacer for Skyrim, offering enhanced reflections and lighting. With 4,724 endorsements and over 1.1 million downloads, it's a popular visual upgrade. Last updated in 2020, it remains a solid choice for players seeking improved visuals without performance-heavy mods.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 4,724 endorsements and over a million downloads
- Hand-painted textures give a unique, high-quality look
- Simple visual upgrade that doesn't require heavy performance cost
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other mods
- No detailed installation instructions or compatibility notes provided
- Purely cosmetic; won't change gameplay or mechanics
For Skyrim players who want to improve reflections and lighting without installing a full ENB. Great for those who appreciate hand-crafted textures and want a subtle visual boost. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you're on the latest Skyrim version and worry about compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture replacer, place it in your mod manager and ensure it loads after other texture mods to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using Skyrim Special Edition, check if the mod is compatible or if you need to convert it.
- Test in a reflective area like water or metal to see the difference immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- ShinglesCat
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,080,774
- Endorsements
- 4,724
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 7/28/2020
- Updated
- 7/28/2020
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