Water in Wells Downscale
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #230 of 278 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a mod that replaces 4k textures of Water in the wells mod with 1k textures. Intended save vram in solitude and riften.
In order to use it download the original mod then overwrite its textures with this one.
Water in Wells Downscale is a small texture optimization mod that replaces the 4K textures from the 'Water in the Wells' mod with 1K versions. It's for players who want the visual effect of water in wells but with lower VRAM usage. With 118 endorsements and 19,666 downloads, it's a niche but popular choice.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Light on VRAM – 1K textures are a solid choice for mid-range rigs
- Community-tested with 118 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads
- Keeps the visual effect of the original mod without the performance hit
⚠️ Cons
- Requires the original 'Water in the Wells' mod – this is just a texture swap
- Lower resolution means slightly less crisp water up close
- Compatibility risk if the original mod updates its texture paths
For Skyrim players who use 'Water in the Wells' but struggle with VRAM or want smoother performance. If you're on a high-end rig and don't care about a few MB, you can skip this – the original 4K textures look sharper. But if you're on a laptop or older GPU, this is a no-brainer.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install the original 'Water in the Wells' mod first, then overwrite its textures with this downscale version.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to ensure the file structure matches – this mod should replace the original's texture files.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, make sure both mods are for the same game version to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- wSkeever
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 19,666
- Endorsements
- 118
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 8/23/2023
- Updated
- 8/23/2023
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