Performance boost for potato pc
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #14 of 457 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Disable shadows, grass, unpickable bushes or all of them to boost performance.
Do not use this in online mode with EAC enabled, you will be banned. You need to either disable EAC and play offline or use Seamless Co-op (Nightreign).
Mods used in the screenshot with Raider
EldenModLoader by techiew
Unlocked Framerate by kotn3l
Disable sharpening by huutaiii
No chromatic aberration by huutaiii
Installation
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[]Go to where your game is installed.[/]
[]Navigate to \ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN\Game\ and make a backup of the file named "regulation.bin".[/]
[]Download whichever variant of the mod you need and drop the modded regulation.bin in there, replacing the old one.[/]
Uninstallation
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[]Delete the modded regulation.bin file and replace it with your backup.[/]
Notes
If you load into the game and you don't notice any significant difference, try reloading the game.
Specs
32gb 3200mhz
Merging regulation.bin mods
The .csv file that comes with the mod is for merging the mod with other regulation.bin mods. You can go to the param with the same name as the .csv file and import the .csv file to it.
The tool used to make this mod and other regulation.bin mods is Vawser's Smithbox. You can find Smithbox here: Smithbox
As of 11/08/2025 you need to download a development build of Smithbox because there is no official release that supports the latest version of the game yet. You can find these builds here: Workflow runs · vawser/Smithbox
You can follow a video like these to merge regulation.bin mods (You do not need to unpack your game with UXM):
How To merge Mods With Smith Box
Elden Ring Tutorial How To Update/Merge Regulation Bin Mod Files (Game Version 1. 16)
Not needed atm but leaving it here for reference: Make sure you add these to your Smithbox installation: Smithbox 2. 0 Param Upgrader Preset
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[]Delete the modded regulation.bin file and replace it with your backup.[/]
A lightweight performance mod for Skyrim that lets you disable shadows, grass, and unpickable bushes individually or all at once to boost FPS on low-end PCs. With 205 endorsements and 20,740 downloads, it's a popular choice for potato rigs seeking quick optimization.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-trusted with 205 endorsements and over 20k downloads
- Simple toggle approach—no complex configs or scripts
- Targets the biggest FPS killers: shadows and grass
⚠️ Cons
- May not work with the latest Skyrim version since last update was July 2026
- Disabling grass and shadows can make the game look noticeably uglier
For players on low-end PCs who struggle to maintain playable framerates and want a quick, no-frills fix. Also for those who prefer performance over visual fidelity and don't mind sacrificing shadows and grass. Skip if you have a decent rig or want more granular control over settings.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, download with Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to avoid manual file placement issues.
- Test each option individually (shadows, grass, bushes) to see which gives the best FPS boost with the least visual impact.
- Combine with BethINI or other performance INI tweaks for even better results on low-end hardware.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Eldenringnightreign Mods
- Author
- yakuzadeso
- Version
- 1.0.0.1
- Downloads
- 20,740
- Endorsements
- 205
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 5/31/2025
- Updated
- 7/19/2026
🔧 How to Install Eldenringnightreign Mods
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