About This Mod
The Problem with Traditional Water Mods
You want Skyrim's underwater world to actually feel like an underwater world. You find a promising mod. You download it. Then you realize you need SKSE, Address Library, and SKSE Menu Framework. Then you need the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable. Then if you're on an older game version, you need Backported Extended ESL Support. Then you have to figure out load order. Then you discover conflicts with other water mods. Then you have to hand-edit INI files to get the look right.
This is the "Mantella-style" headache—hours of dependency hunting, version checking, and manual tweaking. One missing requirement, and the mod doesn't work or your game crashes.
Our Solution: Complete Underwater Rebuild, Zero Setup Chaos
Underwater NG rebuilds Skyrim's underwater world from the ground up. Depth-driven visibility, color, light and sound. Real buoyancy based on your worn gear. Light that reaches below the waterline. A five-rank Diving skill with seven perk nodes. Wetness that lasts after the swim. Cold and contaminated water survival. Every body of water can be saved separately.
Native SKSE. No Papyrus. No new game required. Live in-game menu. ESL-flagged.
But we didn't stop at features. We completely re-engineered the installation process.
Forget manual dependency hunting. Our all-in-one installer handles everything:
Automatic Requirement Detection – The installer checks for SKSE, Address Library, SKSE Menu Framework, and the Visual C++ Redistributable. Missing components are identified and guided. No "missing DLL" errors.
Version-Specific Configuration – The installer detects your game version (1.5.97 or 1.6.x) and deploys the correct plugins. On older versions, Backported Extended ESL Support is auto-detected and configured.
Zero INI Editing – All normal setup happens through the in-game menu. Changes appear live and save automatically. You never have to hand-edit the generated INI or rerun an installer.
Load Order Optimized – The ESL-flagged ESP needs no special load-order position. The installer places it correctly. No manual sorting.
What This Mod Does
System Features
Visibility Depth-driven, water type, time, weather, nearby lights
Buoyancy Gear-based – clothing, Light Armor, Heavy Armor, shields all matter
Sound Rivers, lakes, oceans, swamps, interiors – each has its own soundscape
Survival Cold water, contaminated water, Waterborne Sickness
Diving Skill 5 ranks, 7 perk nodes, earned through real underwater travel
Wetness Sheen, drips, drying – rain/snow pauses drying, heat speeds it up
Dashboard 4 complete profiles with live depth, temp, safety, disease data
Per-Water Settings Every lake, river, coast can have its own custom look
Requirements – Handled Automatically
Requirement How Our Installer Handles It
SKSE64 Auto-detected and verified
Address Library Auto-detected and verified
SKSE Menu Framework Auto-detected and configured
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Auto-detected, guided if missing
Backported Extended ESL Support (older versions) Auto-detected for 1.5.97, 1.6.640, 1.6.659
Optional Integrations – Auto-Detected
Survival Mode – regional temperature data integrated
Community Shaders – supported, no configuration needed
Custom Skills Framework – optional Diving constellation view
Torch NG – damp-torch behavior and drying heat
Submerged Audio Fixed – compatible companion
The Installation Process
Download the installer.
Drag and drop it into your game's root folder.
Double-click. The installer checks all requirements. Press Next. Press Next again.
That's it. The program detects your game version, verifies all dependencies, configures optional integrations, and deploys everything automatically. No manual extraction. No INI editing. No load order tweaking.
First Dive
Load any save
Enter the water
Open Underwater NG through SKSE Menu Framework
Adjust the look while submerged so you can see each change
Use Individual Waters to create and rename a custom look for the current body of water – it saves automatically
Why Choose This Over Manual Installation?
Because you want to explore Skyrim's depths, not spend your evening tracking down dependencies and editing INI files. The Underwater NG installer turns a 20-minute setup session into a 60-second experience.
Download. Drop. Double-click. Next. Next. Dive.
The deep is calling. Let the installer handle the technical chaos. You just focus on what lies beneath the surface.
Creative Team
Community modders have created this amazing content to enhance your gaming experience.
Compatible Platform
PCWorks on PC. Check system requirements before downloading.
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ratings
reviews (5)
Sophie Turner
It's okay. Not bad but not groundbreaking either. Does what it says, but I was hoping for something more innovative. Still decent work.
10 Dec, 2023
Natasha Petrov
Been using this for weeks and it's been a joy. The mod is stable, well-documented, and the support is fantastic. Worth every download!
05 Dec, 2023
Emily Davis
Really impressive work. Would love to see even more features in future updates, but what's here is already fantastic. Solid 4/5!
08 Jan, 2024
David Miller
Total game changer! This mod made me fall in love with the game all over again. The new mechanics are brilliant and well-thought-out.
01 Jan, 2024
Mike Thompson
Best mod I've ever installed! The quality is outstanding and it adds so much depth to the game. Can't imagine playing without it now.
10 Jan, 2024
