Soaking Wet - Character Wetness Effect
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #90 of 179 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Overview
A SKSE64 plugin that makes characters appear wet when in water and optionally in the rain or snow by dynamically applying glossiness/specularity to their skin, hair, armor and weapons. Works on the player and NPCs. Once out of the water, the character begins drying. Soak/dry times can be changed, transitions are seamless.
Works with ENB wet surfaces and mods which use shaders for wet effects (water drip for example) or change body specular map textures to give a more detailed wet look to actors. If you feel the specular effect is too high you can lower it in the config (MaxSpecularStrength).
Prerequisites & Installation
Address Library
Install with a mod manager or extract to <skyrim root>\Data.
Configuration
Specular strength, glossiness, water level threshold and soak/dry transition speeds are configurable in SoakingWet.ini. Player/NPC effects can be toggled separately.
Compatibility
No known incompatible or conflicting mods at this time.
Credits
Ryan (CommonLibSSE)
Soaking Wet is an SKSE64 plugin that adds realistic wetness effects to characters and gear when in water, rain, or snow. It works on both the player and NPCs, featuring seamless transitions and adjustable shine. With 9,361 endorsements and 1.7M downloads, it's a popular immersion mod for Skyrim.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 9,361 endorsements and 1.7M downloads
- Seamless transitions mean no jarring pop-in when entering or leaving water
- Adjustable shine lets you dial in the look you want
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SKSE64, so you'll need to set that up first
- No mention of compatibility with other mods that alter character shaders or body textures
- Last updated in December 2023 — might need checking for the latest Skyrim patch
For Skyrim players who want a simple, immersive touch that makes swimming and rain feel more real. If you're into visual overhauls and don't mind installing SKSE, this is a must-have. Skip if you're on a mod manager that doesn't support SKSE plugins or if you prefer minimal visual changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest SKSE64 version for your Skyrim edition (SE or AE) — it's required for this mod to work.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install the mod and its dependencies cleanly.
- Test the wetness effect in a river or during rain to see the shine level; adjust it in the mod's MCM if you find it too strong.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- SlavicPotato
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Downloads
- 1,655,798
- Endorsements
- 9,361
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 5/15/2022
- Updated
- 12/10/2023
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