Shuffler90s 4k elk and deer retexture
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #48 of 73 Creatures and Mounts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a w.i.p. retexture mod for the elks and deers of skyrim.
Shuffler90's 4k elk and deer retexture replaces the textures of elk males and females in Skyrim with high-resolution 4k variants. Currently covers only elk, with deer textures promised in a future update. Includes new normal maps for improved detail. A popular cosmetic mod with 558 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 558 endorsements and over 11k downloads.
- High-res 4k textures make elk look noticeably sharper and more detailed.
- New normal maps add depth, making the fur and skin pop in-game.
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers elk right now—deer fans will have to wait for the next update.
- Last updated in 2019, so it might not be actively maintained for newer Skyrim versions.
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter elk textures or meshes.
For Skyrim players who want their elk to look more realistic and detailed without overhauling the whole game. If you're a hunter or just love wildlife immersion, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for deer textures or gameplay changes—this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and easily uninstall if needed.
- Check if you have other elk texture mods installed—this should overwrite them or be overwritten to avoid conflicts.
- Since it's a texture-only mod, it's safe to add mid-playthrough, but load order matters if you use multiple retextures.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Shuffler90
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 11,391
- Endorsements
- 558
- Category
- Creatures and Mounts
- Created
- 3/4/2018
- Updated
- 4/22/2019
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