Vanilla Complex Parallax - Dragonborn
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #389 of 401 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a complete set of parallax textures for Dragonborn locations, like Apocrypha, Raven Rock, riekling architecture, landscapes, Skaal village, and a few other places and objects. It's part of a series of mods that I will be releasing to add parallax to vanilla textures. The earliest ones are to support Terrain Parallax Blending Fix, but I plan to do more.
Installation
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[]Install this mod, loading it early (preferably, all other textures that aren't vanilla-based should overwrite these.)
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]Enjoy!
Vanilla Complex Parallax Series
You can grab all of the individual mods in this series at the following links:
Architecture - College of Winterhold
Architecture - Markarth
Architecture - Minor Architecture
Architecture - Riften
Architecture - Solitude
Architecture - Whiterun
Architecture - Windhelm
Clutter & Furniture
DLC - Dawnguard
DLC - Dragonborn
Credits
Cleaned Skyrim SE Textures by Kartoffel, used as a base for the vanilla textures here.Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch by Unofficial Patch Project Team
Unofficial Skyrim Modder's Patch by the community, PlagueHush and sattyre
Dlizzio's Mesh Fixes by Dlizzio
Skyrim Fixes Collection by mnikjom
Actually Flat Flat Snow Drifts by CarpeNihil
Blackreach Tentacle Mesh Fix by wSkeever
Blue Palace Roof Mesh Fix by skyfall515
Solitude Interiors Mesh Fixes by WiZkiD
Water Effects Brightness and Reflection Fix by wSkeever
Wood Wall Trap Mesh and UV Fix by Pieter82
Flickering Meshes Fix by Nicola89b
Mods by wSkeever are licensed under CC BY-SA 4. 0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4. 0/)
Not every mod credited may appear, I just use them all as a collective base for my mesh work. In cases of conflicts, they are overwritten in the order shown (winner last).
This mod adds parallax effects to locations in the Dragonborn DLC, giving a 3D depth to the original Skyrim aesthetic. It's part of a series, so it's for players who want enhanced visuals without changing the game's core look. With 495 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a solid choice for visual modders.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 495 endorsements and over 147k downloads
- Keeps the vanilla look while adding depth—perfect for purists
- Part of a series, so it's likely compatible with other vanilla parallax mods
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers Dragonborn DLC locations, not the base game or other DLCs
- Requires a parallax-enabled ENB or shader setup to see the effect
- Potential conflicts with other texture overhauls that modify the same locations
For Skyrim players who want to enhance the Dragonborn DLC's visuals with subtle 3D depth without straying from the vanilla aesthetic. If you're using an ENB and love the original look, this is for you. Skip if you prefer total visual overhauls or don't use parallax-capable setups.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your ENB or shader mod supports parallax, or the effect won't show.
- Load this mod after other texture mods to ensure it takes priority.
- If you're using other mods from the same series, install them together for consistent coverage.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Ent
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 147,067
- Endorsements
- 495
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 4/7/2024
- Updated
- 4/26/2024
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