The Winking Skeever rework
⚪ 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #136 of 401 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description:
There are eight buildings made in the noble style in Solitude. Sadly, they have a rather monotonous appearance, many details and architectural elements are repeated on each of them. All eight buildings have exactly the same gable on their roofs, among others. Many shapes are overly rough and simplistic, for example, tiles form a straight-line joint with wooden beams on almost all roofs and sheds. It looks too flat, ugly and unnatural. Also, for some reason, chimneys were not made for six of these buildings.
This mod makes conspicuous changes to the architecture of the building, trying to make it more unique and rich in detail, while not diverging too much from the original appearance.
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[] mesh only
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]fully compatible with retextures[]the roof received new gables and a ridge
[]3d tiles added to the edges of the roof and sheds
[]many small details added
[]reworked some structural elements that had exactly the same shape and differed only in wood or stone textures, now wooden and stone parts are made quite differently
[]fixed some issues in geometry, UV mapping, Vertex color
[]more accurate collision
[]for better compatibility with mods that add new light sources, the mesh is divided into parts, similar to the Flickering Meshes Fix
[]parallax option requires appropriate textures
Now part of the capital's overhaul Grand Solitude - The Walls of High King Erling.
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Installation:
Install with overwrite using your favorite mod manager or manually.
Credits:
Thanks to the authors of great tools NifSkope 2, SSEEdit, SSE NIF Optimizer, Sniff
Other reworked buildings in Solitude:
Angeline's Aromatics rework
Bits and Pieces rework
Bryling's House rework
Erikur's House rework
Proudspire Manor rework
Radiant Raiment rework
Solitude farmhouses rework
Vittoria Vici's House rework
Xbox AIO version is here ported by FM07
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A visual overhaul for The Winking Skeever tavern in Solitude, adding chimneys, roof rework, and various details while fixing mesh issues. With 709 endorsements and 207,539 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic upgrade for Skyrim players seeking improved building aesthetics.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 709 endorsements and over 200k downloads
- Fixes mesh issues that can cause visual glitches
- Adds nice details like chimneys to make the tavern feel more lived-in
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects one building, so impact is limited to Solitude
- May conflict with other mods that alter Solitude or The Winking Skeever
- No compatibility patches mentioned, so you'll need to test with your load order
For Skyrim players who want to spruce up Solitude's iconic tavern without overhauling the whole city. If you're a completionist who notices building details, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer gameplay changes or don't care about visual polish.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod in your load order after any city overhaul mods to ensure its changes take priority.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily install and uninstall without messing up your data folder.
- If you see texture seams, try running LOOT to sort your load order for better compatibility.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Drengin
- Version
- 3.0
- Downloads
- 207,539
- Endorsements
- 709
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 12/29/2022
- Updated
- 11/26/2023
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