Splashes Of Skyrim
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #10 of 179 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
SPLASHES OF SKYRIM
Requirements
Visual C++ Redistributables 2019
Address Library for SKSE Plugins
Description
Vanilla game already has water splashes for projectile hits but very limited (depends on the type of projectile and works only on
some water activators). This SKSE plugin extends it to all water surfaces, and adds dynamic water ripple displacement.
Following projectile types are supported - missile, arrow, flame, cone, beam with their own unique impact effects for normal, fire
and dragon fire projectiles.
It also adds underwater explosions (unused in vanilla) for fire based explosions (for example, Fireball), or other explosions if
configured.
All effects can be changed/toggled in po3_SplashesOfSkyrim.ini.
Notes
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[]Flame and underwater explosions must have a surface to hit (eg. an underwater rock or surface) to cause impact effects/explosions.[/]
[]Arrows will occasionally trigger splashes when floating on water.[/]
[]Splashes will not work in water flagged as dangerous. This can be toggled in the included config.[/]
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[]Missing .ini settings will be automatically added once the game is started.[/]
Credits
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[]Ryan (SniffleMan) for CommonLibSSE[/]
[]Seranity and Shoegorath for screenshots[/]
[]ENB Particle Patch for some effect meshes[/]
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[]Ryan (SniffleMan) for CommonLibSSE[/]
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[]Missing .ini settings will be automatically added once the game is started.[/]
Splashes Of Skyrim is an SKSE plugin that adds projectile-based water splashes and ripples, plus underwater explosions, enhancing immersion in Skyrim. With 12,428 endorsements and 5.0M downloads, it's a highly popular, lightweight mod for players seeking more dynamic water interactions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 12,428 endorsements and 5.0M downloads
- Lightweight SKSE plugin—no heavy scripts or meshes
- Adds subtle but noticeable immersion to water combat and magic
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SKSE—not for console or non-SKSE setups
- Last updated June 2026—may not be compatible with future Skyrim updates
For Skyrim players who want more visual feedback when arrows, spells, or shouts hit water. If you're into immersion mods and already run SKSE, this is a must-have. Skip if you're on console or prefer gameplay over visuals.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest SKSE64 installed and launch Skyrim through the SKSE loader.
- Test with a bow or destruction spell near water to see the splashes and ripples.
- If you use a mod manager, install via your manager to keep track of the plugin.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- powerofthree
- Version
- 1.5.0
- Downloads
- 4,951,454
- Endorsements
- 12,428
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 3/28/2021
- Updated
- 6/16/2026
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