Splashes of Storms
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⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #21 of 179 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
SPLASHES OF STORMS
Requirements
Visual C++ Redistributables 2019
Address Library for SKSE Plugins
Splashes
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[]Splashes hit uncovered surfaces (ground, terrain, static objects) and characters
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]Splashes will only spawn in places visible to the player camera, saving FPS-
[]Disables fake ripple texture on water
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]Adds real displacement based ripples to waterConfiguration
- []Settings can be configured in po3_SplashesOfStorms.toml (in Data/SKSE/Plugins).
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[]These can be reloaded and reapplied in-game by using the console command splashes
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[]Alt-tab out of the game
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]Change settings and save config[]Alt tab back into the game and type splashes into console
[]Profit
Credits
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[]Ryan (SniffleMan) for CommonLibSSE
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]r/skyrimmods DLL peeps for teaching me how to raycast
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[]Ryan (SniffleMan) for CommonLibSSE
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[]Alt-tab out of the game
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[]Disables fake ripple texture on water
Splashes of Storms is a lightweight SKSE plugin for Skyrim that adds realistic splashes and ripples to water surfaces during rain. With over 15,900 endorsements and 3.8 million downloads, it's a highly popular immersion mod that enhances the visual atmosphere without heavy performance costs. Ideal for players seeking subtle environmental improvements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 15.9k endorsements and 3.8M downloads—clearly a must-have for immersion fans
- Adds subtle but noticeable rain effects that make storms feel more alive
- Simple SKSE plugin—no heavy scripts or compatibility nightmares
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects water surfaces—no changes to rain visuals or sound
- Requires SKSE, so not for console players or those avoiding script extenders
- Last updated in October 2024—may not be compatible with future Skyrim updates
For Skyrim players who want to enhance the atmosphere of rainy weather without overhauling the entire game. Perfect for immersion enthusiasts who appreciate small details like water ripples. Skip if you're on console or prefer larger visual overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest SKSE version installed and launch the game through SKSE's loader to ensure the plugin works.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install the mod through the manager to keep your load order clean.
- Check the mod's compatibility with other weather or water mods—though it's lightweight, it's always good to test in a rainy area.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- powerofthree
- Version
- 1.3.1
- Downloads
- 3,797,349
- Endorsements
- 15,919
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 8/5/2022
- Updated
- 10/30/2024
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