Underwater Distortion Shader for ENBSeries

⭐ ⭐ (203 endorsements) 📥 68,647 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 6/25/2025
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By fadingsignal · Presets - ENB and ReShade

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/25/2025 📅 Created: 6/25/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 ENBSeries Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #8 of 18 Presets - ENB and ReShade mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Video Demo

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This is a simple underwater distortion shader add-on for ENBSeries.  When you're underwater, you'll get the typical kind of undulating distortion waves you're used to seeing in other games. I know it's not technically realistic, but I love underwater effects!

I barely know anything about HLSL shader code so please feel free to give feedback on how the code can be improved.

Requires ENBSeries.  Works with any preset that doesn't have its own ENBUnderWater.fx (most don't.)

These are my current settings you can see in the video.

IgnoreWeatherSystem=true

TintAmount=1. 5

EnableCaustics=true

HighQualityCaustics=true

CausticsAmount=6. 0

CausticsAmountDawn=3. 0

CausticsAmountSunrise=3. 0

CausticsAmountDay=3. 0

CausticsAmountSunset=3. 0

CausticsAmountDusk=3. 0

CausticsAmountNight=3. 0

CausticsAmountInteriorDay=3. 0

CausticsAmountInteriorNight=3. 0

IgnoreWeatherSystemInterior=true

INSTALLATION

Drop these two files into your \enbseries\ folder, overwrite whatever is there.  You can tweak things in the ENB UI in the panel.

  • []enbseries\enbunderwater.fx

    []enbseries\enbunderwater.fx.ini

    CREDITS

    Water distortion shader code originally by OmarShehata on ShaderToy

    Boris Vorontsov for ENBSeries and helping me adapt the shader code

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A plug-and-play ENB add-on that adds underwater distortion effects to Skyrim. With 203 endorsements and 68,647 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight enhancement for players wanting more immersive underwater visuals. Last updated June 2025, it's a simple install for ENB users.

✨ Key Features

Adds underwater distortion shader effects to ENBSeries
Plug-and-play installation, no complex setup required
Compatible with ENBSeries presets

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 203 endorsements and 68k downloads
  • Simple plug-and-play, no fiddly config needed
  • Lightweight add-on that won't tank your FPS

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires ENBSeries, so if you don't use ENB, this is useless
  • Only affects underwater scenes, so it's a niche visual tweak
  • May conflict with other ENB shader mods that alter water effects
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who already run ENB and want to spice up underwater exploration. If you're not into ENB or don't care about underwater visuals, skip it. It's a small, focused enhancement, not a game-changer.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have ENBSeries installed and working before adding this shader.
  • Place the files in your Skyrim directory where ENB files live, usually the main game folder.
  • Test in a body of water to see the effect; adjust ENB settings if it looks too strong.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
fadingsignal
Version
1.0
Downloads
68,647
Endorsements
203
Category
Presets - ENB and ReShade
Created
6/25/2025
Updated
6/25/2025

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