Water in Wells - mesh-only animated wells

⭐ ⭐⭐ (9,172 endorsements) 📥 2.6M downloads 📌 v0.8 📅 10/20/2021
⚪ Last updated 2024

By wankingSkeever · Visuals and Graphics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/17/2024 📅 Created: 10/20/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 5 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 ↗

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
  • 🏆 #33 of 108 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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Description

  • []A mesh-only solution for animated water in wells

    []No ESP.[]No cell edits.

    []No worldspace edits.

    []Minimal need for patching.

    []Install, uninstall, upgrade whenever you want.

    []Changes the following well types:

    • []Whiterun

      []Riften

      []Solitude

      []Skaal village

      []Ravenrock

      []Farmhouses

      []Mines

      []Imperial forts

    []Custom water animations and colors for each well type.

    • []Some wells in cities are envisioned as water systems or sewers with faster moving water.

      []Wells in villages and forts are just regular wells.

    []Includes various fixes to well meshes:

    • []Improved geometry of Riften well shaft.

      []Improved geometry of Whiterun well.

      []Improved UV mapping of Solitude well shaft.

      []Fixed grate textures of farmhouse and skaal village wells.

      []Fixed UV mapping of farmhouse and skaal village wells.

      []Fixed Ravenrock well shaft clipping with the landscape.

      []Fixed physics material of well grates.

      []Includes SMIM ropes.

      []Includes Redbag's 3D Riften trellis.

    []fancy FOMod installer

    • []Pick which wells you want to install.

      []Pick which wells you want to install with parallax.

    Compatibility
    • []FYX - Smooth Wells

      []Hide or delete their Whiterun well from if you picked their Water in Wells option.

      []I already made the Whiterun well smooth, so it is basically the exact same file.

      []Their version is outdated

    Recommended Mods

    Use these mods for best consistency:

    • []Static Mesh Improvement Mod - SMIM

      []3D Riften Trellis and Roofs

    FAQQ: What's the difference between this and some other thing?

    A: This doesn't use ESP, so:

    • []It works with any mod that adds new instances of vanilla wells without needing any patches

    • It doesn't conflict with mods that make edits to existing locations

    Q: Does it need patching?

    A: Not unless you use a well mesh replacer

    Q: Can you make patch with so-and-so mod?

    A: Unlike this mod, which is open permissions, most mods are released with closed permissions. Without obtaining permissions, I cannot use their assets to make your patch. You have to get the authors to make it or ask them for permission.

    Q: Why is the water so high in some of the wells?

    A: Because some of the the wells are positioned on top of flat floors or flat landscapes. These wells do not actually hav

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A mesh-only mod that adds animated water to wells and sewers in Skyrim, with no ESP file. Highly popular with over 9,000 endorsements and 2.6 million downloads, last updated in February 2024. Ideal for players seeking a lightweight visual enhancement without plugin conflicts.

✨ Key Features

Adds animated water to wells and sewers
Mesh-only solution with no ESP file
Lightweight and compatible with other mods

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 9,172 endorsements and 2.6M downloads
  • No ESP means no plugin slot and minimal conflict risk
  • Simple mesh swap that's easy to install and remove

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects wells and sewers—not a comprehensive water overhaul
  • No ESP means no MCM or in-game configuration options
  • May not be compatible with other mods that alter the same meshes
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a quick visual upgrade to wells and sewers without adding plugin overhead. Perfect for mod lists focused on stability and performance. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a full water retexture.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's mesh-only, just drop the meshes folder into your Data directory or use a mod manager—no need to worry about load order.
  • If you use other mods that change well or sewer meshes, let this one overwrite them or test for conflicts.
  • Check the mod page for any optional files or patches that might be needed for specific setups.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
wankingSkeever
Version
0.8
Downloads
2,626,893
Endorsements
9,172
Category
Visuals and Graphics
Created
10/20/2021
Updated
2/17/2024

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