Tomato's Riften and Ratway - PBR or Complex Material
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #364 of 434 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Tomato's Riften and Ratway
PBR & Complex Parallax
A complete overhaul of Riften and the Ratway.
I have also included re-textures for mesh mods like SMIM and Major Cities Mesh Overhaul.
Vanilla and non-parallax users can simple install the mod and enjoy, no need to do any other steps.
Version 1. 1 adds warm coloured wood and a standard roof with trim support. ENJOY.
Installation for PBR:
1. Install this mod after any PBR overhauls you use.
2. Load GDOS after if you rather It's doors.
3. Load Faultier's Windows after mine if you want cool windows.
4. Run PGPatcher with TruePBR enabled.
Info:
PBR only works with Community Shaders and you MUST run PG Patcher for it to work.
No it doesnt work for ENB or vanilla use the Complex Parallax version (its also hosted here!)
Installation for COMPLEX PARALLAX:
1. Install this mod after whatever baseline textures you use.
2. Load things like GDOS after if you rather It's doors.
3. Run ParallaxGen (PG Patcher) with Complex Material or Parallax enabled.
4. Enjoy.
Info:
Both _p for standard parallax and _m for CM is provided.
CREDITS for those who helped with ALOT of testing and screenshots.
Wouldn't of got this one out with all the help. - ty.
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Tomato's Riften and Ratway is a texture overhaul for Riften and the Ratway in Skyrim, supporting Complex parallax and PBR. With 1,211 endorsements and 271,404 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking enhanced visual fidelity. Last updated June 2026, it remains actively maintained.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (1,211 endorsements) — this is a well-loved texture pack
- Active development (updated June 2026) — likely compatible with current Skyrim builds
- PBR and Complex parallax support means top-tier visuals if you're into modern texture tech
⚠️ Cons
- PBR/Complex parallax requires additional setup (like ENB or specific mods) — not plug-and-play for everyone
- Only covers Riften and the Ratway — if you want a full city overhaul, this is just a piece
For Skyrim modders who want to make Riften look stunning with modern PBR textures and have the setup to handle Complex parallax. Skip if you prefer simple retextures or don't use ENB/parallax mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install — manual extraction risks missing files
- If you're new to PBR, check if your ENB supports Complex parallax; otherwise, the mod may not show its full effect
- Load order matters: place this after other Riften texture mods to ensure it overwrites them
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Tomatokillz
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 271,404
- Endorsements
- 1,211
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 8/23/2025
- Updated
- 6/23/2026
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