Whiterun Statue of Steppenrind
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
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📋 About This Mod
Add a statue of Steppenrind (steppe cattle) near the bridge of Whiterun. It will add a little "oomph" to this bridge area.
"Hungarian Grey with herdsman at the former slaughterhouse site in St. Marx, Vienna. The listed main gate to the former slaughterhouse grounds is flanked by two monumental bull figures. The stone bulls were created by sculptor Anton Schmidgruber and date from 1883." - Noe-3d
It's a port of a real scan by Noe-3d from Sketchfab: https://skfb.ly/oH9ow
ESL flagged.
Credits
- Anton Schmidgruber for the sculpture
- Noe-3d for the real scan
- imnotfamous for the port in Skyrim
Tools
- Blender, for the optimization
- ShaderMap 4 for the normal maps
- Gimp for the textures finishes
- PyNifly for the obj to nif
- NifSkope for the nif
- Niftools and SSE NIF Optimizer for the collision
- Texconv for the dds
- SSE Edit for the patches
- the Creation Kit.
Compatibility
- compatible with Ryn's Whiterun City Limits
- should be compatible with any mods that doesn't change this area too much. Or else some patch will be needed.
Install/Uninstall
Safe to install or uninstall in mid game (no script), using your favorite mod manager.
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Adds a detailed statue of Steppenrind (steppe cattle) near Whiterun's bridge, ported from a real scan by Noe-3d. ESL-flagged, safe for mid-game install, and compatible with Ryn's Whiterun City Limits. A small, lore-friendly cosmetic addition for Skyrim players wanting more environmental detail.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Adds a unique, real-world inspired statue that gives Whiterun's bridge area some extra character.
- ESL-flagged means it's light on your load order—no worries about hitting the 255 mod cap.
- Safe to add or remove anytime, so you can try it without committing.
⚠️ Cons
- It's a single statue—if you're looking for a full city overhaul, this won't scratch that itch.
- Potential conflicts with mods that heavily edit the Whiterun bridge area; you might need a patch.
- The statue is based on a real sculpture, so it might not fit everyone's fantasy aesthetic.
For Skyrim players who want to add a bit of historical flavor to Whiterun without overhauling the whole city. If you're into lore-friendly environmental details and appreciate real-world art, this is a neat touch. Skip if you're expecting major changes or if you use mods that drastically alter that bridge area.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install—it's a simple drop-in, but a manager keeps your load order clean.
- Since it's ESL-flagged, you can place it anywhere in your load order, but putting it near other Whiterun mods helps avoid conflicts.
- If you use mods that change Whiterun's bridge area, check for compatibility patches or be ready to test for clipping.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- imnotfamous
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 14,634
- Endorsements
- 126
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 7/4/2023
- Updated
- 7/4/2023
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