Statue of Mara - Improved Vanilla Textures
⚪ 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
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #147 of 158 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What changes have been made to the texture?
First I up-scaled the textures using AI. Then the textures were touched up in Photoshop before taking them into Substance 3D sampler to modify the normal maps and metal appearance.
Installation
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[]Download either the 2k or 4k file and install with your mod manager of choice (all screenshots were taken with the 4k texture)
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]If you want the high poly mesh, download the optional file and merge with the main texture file.[]If you have any conflicts make sure this mod wins or you won't see any changes in game
Compatibility
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[]Textures are compatible with mesh replacements that use the vanilla textures
[]Optional High Poly mesh is not compatible with other Statue of Mara mesh replacements
[]Not compatible with other texture replacements for the Statue of Mara
Credits
All textures and models in this mod were derived from the vanilla assets. No additional resources were used.
Permissions
Shared with open permissions. If you want to use these textures and/or meshes, all you need to do is credit me. You can port these to other versions of Skyrim including LE and console versions.
A texture upgrade for the Statue of Mara in Skyrim, offering 2K and 4K options plus an optional high-poly mesh. A small but focused visual improvement mod with 78 endorsements and 5,290 downloads, last updated in November 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Gives the Statue of Mara a crisp visual upgrade without changing the game's feel
- Choice between 2K and 4K lets you balance quality and performance
- Optional high-poly mesh adds extra detail for those who want it
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects one statue, so the impact is limited
- No before-and-after screenshots in the description, so you're flying blind
- Compatibility risk with other mods that alter the same statue
For Skyrim players who notice every texture and want the Statue of Mara to look its best. If you're a completionist or a screenshot enthusiast, this is a nice touch. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or overhaul everything—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, you can preview the 2K and 4K options before installing to see which fits your setup.
- The high-poly mesh is optional—if you're on a lower-end rig, stick with the 2K texture and skip the mesh to save performance.
- Make sure to place this mod after any other mods that affect the Statue of Mara in your load order so it takes priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- ICFur
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 5,290
- Endorsements
- 78
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 11/26/2023
- Updated
- 11/27/2023
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