Shiny Wet Rocks Fix
⚪ 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.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #30 of 56 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I have reduced the specular strength of the vanilla Skyrim wetrock meshes (meshes\landscape\rocks\wetrocks) in Nifskope. I changed the value from
2. 25 to 1. 5
Overwrite SMIM
Specular strength for wet rapid rocks (meshes\effects\fxrapidsrocks01.nif) has also been reduced. Value changed from 5 to 2. 5
Optional patch included for Water for ENB - use only 1 file
Screenshots above using textures from this mod: Authentic Mountains and Rocks
A simple bug fix mod that adjusts wet rock models to reduce excessive shine in Skyrim. With 288 endorsements and over 15,000 downloads, it's a community-approved tweak for players bothered by overly glossy surfaces. Last updated in November 2020, it remains a lightweight solution for visual polish.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (288 endorsements) and widely downloaded (15k+)
- Lightweight fix that targets a specific visual annoyance without overhauling textures
- Simple and focused—does exactly what it says
⚠️ Cons
- Only addresses wet rocks, not other shiny surfaces
- No updates since 2020, so may not be compatible with newer mods or game versions
- Potential conflicts with other texture or lighting mods that alter rock materials
For Skyrim players who notice and dislike the overly shiny wet rock surfaces, especially those who want a quick fix without changing the overall look. Skip if you're fine with the default shine or if you use comprehensive texture overhauls that already adjust this.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files directly into your Data folder or use a mod manager for easy uninstallation.
- If you use other texture mods, load this one after them to ensure its changes take priority.
- Test in rainy weather or near water to see the effect immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- sputttnik
- Version
- 2
- Downloads
- 15,329
- Endorsements
- 288
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 11/19/2020
- Updated
- 11/25/2020
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