Vivid Landscapes - Parallax Snow - HD Textures

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,033 endorsements) 📥 431,210 downloads 📌 v1.6 📅 11/7/2021
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Hein84 · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/29/2022 📅 Created: 11/7/2021
⚠️ 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📦 Vivid Landscapes Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #26 of 434 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This MOD works with or without Parallax

Since v. 1. 3 this mod works as good with Parallax as it does with SE's Snow Shader, though I suggest to use Parallax and

also to use Better Dynamic Snow or a similar mod to improve snowy surfaces

You should use it together with my mountain mod as well:

Vivid Landscapes - Rocking Stones and Mountains

I'm going to add more parallax stuff over time

Come back and endorse!

thanks a lot for your support, you are just great!

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Check out my other mod for SE:

Vivid Landscapes - Imperial Forts SE

Vivid Landscapes - Whiterun Grounds and Walls

Vivid Landscapes - Whiterun's Gildergreen Tree

Vivid Landscapes - Volcanic Area SE

Vivid Landscapes - Dungeons and Ruins SE

Vivid Landscapes - Woods SE

Vivid Landscapes - Tundra Region SE

Vivid Landscapes - Orc and Farmhouses

Rocking Stones and Mountains

Vivid Landscapes - Field of Grass

Vivid Landscapes SE not updated yet

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about PARALLAX

In simple words, parallax is a advancement of normalmapping,

though the depth-information doesn't get simply "drawn" on the surface, it rather warps

the texture itself in the desired direction.

You can imagine the parallax-texture as kind of radar map like the NASA ones from Venus.

The depth effect can get triangulated out of it.

It is not as sophisticated as high end Tessellation and a much older technique, but still nice :)

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Vivid Landscapes - Parallax Snow - HD Textures is a texture overhaul for Skyrim Special Edition that enhances snow visuals with parallax effects and HD textures. It works with both parallax and SE's Snow Shader, and pairs with the author's mountain mod for a cohesive landscape upgrade. With over 1,000 endorsements, it's a popular choice for visual modders.

✨ Key Features

Adds HD snow textures with parallax support for Skyrim Special Edition.
Compatible with both parallax and SE's Snow Shader since version 1.3.
Designed to be used alongside the author's mountain mod, Vivid Landscapes.
Over 1,000 endorsements and 431,000 downloads indicate strong community adoption.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,033 endorsements and over 430k downloads—clearly a go-to for snow textures.
  • Works with both parallax and the vanilla Snow Shader, so you get flexibility depending on your setup.
  • Pairs well with the author's mountain mod for a unified landscape look.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in January 2022—might need testing with the latest Skyrim SE patches.
  • Requires the separate Vivid Landscapes mountain mod for the full experience, so it's not a standalone overhaul.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim SE players who want more realistic snow without switching to an ENB. If you're already using parallax or want to enhance the vanilla snow shader, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're not interested in texture mods or prefer all-in-one overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to load this mod after other texture mods in your mod manager to ensure it takes priority.
  • If you're using parallax, enable the parallax option in your ENB or SSE Engine Fixes for best results.
  • Pair with the author's mountain mod for a consistent look across snowy regions.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Hein84
Version
1.6
Downloads
431,210
Endorsements
1,033
Category
Models and Textures
Created
11/7/2021
Updated
1/29/2022

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