Solar Lens Flare Redux (SLFR)
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #41 of 72 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Tired of underwhelming, wimpy, impotent, nearly invisible solar lens flares? Do you crave bright, in-your-face, colorful lens flares? Well, you have come to the right place.
Solar Lens Flare Redux (SLFR) adds an intense, vivid and glorious lens flare effect when viewing Nirn's star Magnus.
Currently Supported Weathers:
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[]Vanilla Skyrim
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]Cathedral Weathers and Seasons[]Obsidian Weathers and Seasons
[]Azurite Weathers
[]Scandinavian Seasons Extended
[]Haze Weathers Seasons Atmosphere 2
[]NAT. ENB III - Natural and Atmospheric Tamriel ENB 3. 1. 0
[]Dolomite Weathers - Natural Lighting Vivid Atmospherics II
[]RAID Weathers
Planned Updates:
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[]Support for popular weather mods
[]A variety of lens flare styles
[]FOMOD Installer
Installation:
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[]Download and install the SLFR - Flare Effect file that corresponds to the flare effect you find appealing.
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]Download and install the SLFR - Weathers file that corresponds to your weather mod.[]See load order notes below.
Load Order:
SLFR overrides/patches the WTHR forms of the weather mod to which SLFR is tailored. Therefore, SLFR must load AFTER the weather mod to which it is tailored.
Load Order Example:
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[]Cathedral Weathers.esp
[]SLFR - Flare Effect.esp
[]SLFR - Cathedral Weathers.esp
Q: What if I don't give a damn and hate solar lens flares with a burning passion?
A: There's the door. ----->
Q: What does "to which SLFR is tailored" mean?
A: It means that SLFR must be made specifically for a particular weather mod to avoid overriding the lighting and other effects that the weather mod provides.
Q: Can you make SLFR for my favorite weather mod?
A: I will be working to include support for the most popular weather mods. If you find that your favorite weather mod is not supported please post a reply to the "Wishlist" forum topic and it will be considered.
Compatibility:
[]TLDR; Your mileage may vary if your use SLFR along with other patches to your weather mod. Read on to learn more.
[]SLFR is a patch for weather mods and MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE with other patches made for the same weather mod that SLFR patches. If both SLFR and the weather mod patch modify the same WTHR forms then one will override the other depending on your load order. If you desire the lens flare effect that SLFR adds you must load it AFTER other weather mod patches. You have been warned.
[*]SLFR is compatible with ENB.
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[]Cathedral Weathers.esp
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[]Download and install the SLFR - Flare Effect file that corresponds to the flare effect you find appealing.
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[]Support for popular weather mods
Solar Lens Flare Redux (SLFR) adds an intense solar lens flare effect to Skyrim, with multiple flare effects to choose from. It supports vanilla weathers and several weather mods, offering a simple visual enhancement for players seeking more dramatic sun visuals.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 288 endorsements and over 322k downloads.
- Multiple flare options let you pick the look you want.
- Works with vanilla weathers and popular weather mods out of the box.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in February 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or newer weather mods.
- Purely cosmetic — if you're after gameplay changes, this isn't it.
For Skyrim players who want a more dramatic sun and don't mind a simple visual tweak. If you use weather mods, check if yours is supported before installing. Skip if you prefer a subtle, realistic look or want gameplay alterations.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this mod through it to keep your load order clean.
- Test different flare effects in-game by cycling through them via the mod's configuration (if available) to find the one that suits your weather setup.
- Since it's a visual mod, place it early in your load order to avoid conflicts with other texture or lighting mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- AaronsEvilTwin
- Version
- 1.11
- Downloads
- 322,124
- Endorsements
- 288
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 2/2/2023
- Updated
- 2/7/2023
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