Wintersun Textures Reborn
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #123 of 517 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
To make the textures actually better I have tested every single texture with different upscale models until I found the perfect model for each texture. Then I used paint net to edit the textures to make it better than just a simple yet tedious upscale.
I have also fixed any Alpha upscale since somehow when I upscale alpha textures it becomes pixilated so I fixed it in Paint net.....which took longer than I wanted to be.
Doing this to revert mod I have ever upscaled.....which is gonna be a while so be patient because I have to test every texture with models I picked out one at a time which I have to test with Nifskope to see if it looks nice.
I made sure that every texture looks the best as I am able to. Spent about 3 or 4 weeks on this so hope you like them. The Hermaus Books are vanilla upscale since I do not want it to screw up any other mod using the resource so I just did a normal upscale with nothing special.
To use this mod of course you need Wintersun - Faiths of Skyrim
This version comes with a BSA so if you want to save space download the BSA and go into the files of Wintersun and delete the texture BSA then replace it with the BSA from this mod.
No preview pictures of cleaned spells since a lot of the nif meshes I found that involved spells used textures from Skyrim so kinda difficult to go through hundreds of Nif's to find few spell meshes that use the textures. If anyone wants to share screenshots of spells ingame using these textures then share them on this page, please.
This contains 2k, 4k, and cleaned textures.
As of now all Gradients and Effects will always be the cleaned textures and never upscaled due to bad resolution when upscaled.
Also Enai let me know to make sure to put any credits that his mods have here so putting it here since I kinda forgot by mistake.
After I redo all texture mods I made before Dragon Priests I will also make an updated texture pack for Oblivion Artifacts since I may have made couple of mistakes as a beginner of upscaling.
Enai Siaion for creating Wintersun mod.
ptrsuder; IEU
alsa, ,twittman, Kim2091, BlueAmulet, buildist ; models
Iconic Death for special interloped model
Paint net for photoshopping
XINNTAO; ESRGAN
G_k; Cathedral Assets Optimizer
Wintersun Credits.
Shrine resources (Jephre banner, Hircine banner, Shrine of Azura, Shrine of Hermaeus Mora) by: nickorasu and Colt17
Shrine resources (Elven shrines, many other resources) by: Oaristys
Shrine resources (Shrine of Sithis, Yokudan shrines) by: Runspect
Fruit resources (Morwha) by: bfadragon
Eldritch literature resources by: Blary
Shaman Robe armor (Cat Totem, Bear Totem) resources by: Luddemann.
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Wintersun Textures Reborn is a texture overhaul for the Wintersun mod, featuring hand-picked upscaled diffuse textures edited in Paint.NET and saved in B7 format to improve FPS. With 2,288 endorsements and 846,269 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking better visuals without performance hits.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 2,288 endorsements and over 846k downloads
- Performance-friendly B7 format means you get better looks without tanking your frame rate
- Hand-picked upscaling per texture shows the author cared about quality, not just a blanket upscale
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 — might not be compatible with the latest game version or Wintersun updates
- Only covers Wintersun textures — if you want a full overhaul, you'll need to grab other mods too
For Skyrim players who use the Wintersun mod and want crisper textures without sacrificing FPS. Perfect if you're on a mid-range rig and want visual upgrades without an ENB. Skip if you don't use Wintersun or if you prefer a complete texture overhaul pack.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Wintersun mod installed first, then drop these textures into the correct folder (usually Data/Textures) — overwrite when prompted.
- Since the mod uses B7 format, it's optimized for performance, but if you're using a texture mod manager like Vortex, let it handle the file conflicts to avoid issues.
- If you notice any visual glitches, try disabling other texture mods that might conflict with Wintersun's textures.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Valzryk
- Version
- 2
- Downloads
- 846,269
- Endorsements
- 2,288
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 9/13/2021
- Updated
- 11/8/2021
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