Skyrim SE Improved Puddles
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #553 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
SKYRIM SE PUDDLES
ABOUT THIS MOD
This is a re-upload of my mod for my original Skyrim Improved Puddles. I have updated it specifically for Skyrim Special Edition users. See the older mod for more details. I have tested it in Skryim SE with the Unofficial Skyrim SE Patch (USSEP) installed and it works fine. This carriers over any fixes that the USSEP fixes in case you're concerned about that.
SKRYIM IMPROVED PUDDLES attempts to add realism by not only improving upon the quality of the puddle textures in Windhelm, but it also fixes a few problems I noticed with the puddles and water drip FX throughout Skyrim. New texture sets were created specifically for Windhelm, to make them look more like real ice/snow.
The .esp is required for this mod to work, so unless you like looking at the ugly Bethesda puddle decals in Windohelm you'll need to install the plugin.
It looks like Bethesda may have corrected some of the other areas in Skyrim that my mod originally tweaked, such as water drip FX and misplaced puddles beneath those drips, but not all of them. Once the new Skyrim SE Creation Kit is released, I will go through it and see what may have changed or not and will try to update this when I have time. For now, this mod should work fine as is.
MANUAL INSTALLATION
1. Decide whether you want just my Windhelm ice puddles only (optional file) or the main version which includes my ice puddles and some other fixes and download that archive.
2. From the archive, choose your preferred Texture resolution first (512, 1024, or 2048) - CHOOSE ONLY ONE!
3. Copy the \textures from that folder into your installed \Skyrim Special Edition\Data path.
4. Then copy the .esp from "10 Skyrim Special Edition Users" to your installed \Skyrim Special Edition\Data path.
5. Activate the chosen plugin within the game using the "MODS" menu option.
NMM INSTALLATION (FOMOD Installer) Recommended
1. Launch the Installer package.
2. Select the option for your preferred Texture resolution in the "Windhelm Ice Puddle Textures" group (2048 is the default).
3. There is only one plugin option with the Skryim SE version (selected by default)
4. Click Next.
COMPATIBILITY
There should be no conflicts unless another mod happens to use the Bethesda puddle decals that my mod hides/replace
Skyrim SE Improved Puddles is a texture mod that enhances puddle visuals across Skyrim, adding new ice puddle textures for Windhelm and fixing various puddles, drips, and splashes. With over 11,000 endorsements and 1 million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking subtle environmental improvements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 11k+ endorsements and a million downloads — clearly does something right.
- Touches up a small but noticeable detail — puddles look better without overhauling your whole game.
- Lightweight texture mod that won't tax your GPU or complicate your load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 — might be outdated for the latest Skyrim SE patches, though texture mods often age fine.
- Only affects puddles and drips — if you want bigger visual changes, this won't cut it.
- No detailed changelog or install instructions in the description, so you're on your own for setup.
For Skyrim players who notice the little things and want a quick visual polish without a heavy mod. If you're into immersion and hate seeing flat, ugly puddles, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you're after major graphical overhauls — this is purely cosmetic and subtle.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Drop the mod files into your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex — either works, but a manager makes uninstalling easier.
- If you use other texture mods, load this one after them so its puddle textures take priority.
- Since it's a texture-only mod, it's safe to add or remove mid-playthrough without breaking saves.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- PCG4m3r
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 1,030,246
- Endorsements
- 11,458
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 10/29/2016
- Updated
- 10/16/2018
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