Performance boost for potato PC
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #14 of 179 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Made various changes to the graphic settings like low is now the lowest it could be and medium is optimized low. Can customize them form the settings menu like normal. More detailed info in the description.
View distance Quality:
Low settings is now the lowest without looking extreme potato.
Medium is vanilla low.
High is vanilla medium.
Ultra is vanilla high.
Shadows Quality:
Low shadows are now the lowest.
Medium is optimized low.
High is vanilla low.
Ultra is vanilla medium.
Post process Quality:
Low settings are the lowest.
Medium is optimized low.
High is vanilla low.
Ultra is vanilla medium.
Texture Quality:
Low is the lowest.
Medium is optimized low.
High is vanilla low.
Ultra is vanilla medium.
Effects Quality:
Low is lowest.
Medium is optimized low.
High is vanilla low.
Ultra is vanilla medium.
Foliage Quality:
Low is lowest.
Medium is optimized low.
High is vanilla low.
Ultra is vanilla medium.
Fog Quality:
Low is the lowest.
Medium is vanilla low.
High is vanilla medium.
Ultra is vanilla high.
Population Quality:
Low is optimized low.
Medium is vanilla low.
High is vanilla medium.
Ultra is vanilla high.
Sky Quality:
Low disables volumetric clouds.
Medium is vanilla low.
High is vanilla medium.
Ultra is vanilla High.
If you are having trouble with very bright indoor spaces try changing the shadow settings to medium or higher for enabled shadows. If you are having trouble with stars not shining bright enough in a mission try changing the post processing settings to medium or higher for enabled bloom.
Installation for .pak file:
[]Go to \Phoenix\Content\Paks
[]OPTIONAL Create a new folder there named "~mods".
[]Download the mod and drop its contents in either the Paks folder or the ~mods folder.
Installation for Scalability.ini file:
[]Go to %LOCALAPPDATA%\Hogwarts Legacy\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor
[]Replace your Scalability.ini with the mod's.
[]Make sure you set it to Read Only before launching the game or else it will be overwritten by the game and almost everything in it will be deleted. To set it to Read Only you need to Right Click it, click properties and check Read Only in there.
[*]If you want to edit it use Scalability Reference | Unreal Engine 4. 27 Documentation as a reference. To edit it uncheck Read Only, make whatever changes you want and set it back to Rea
Performance boost for potato PC by yakuzadeso tweaks graphics settings to make low settings even lower and medium settings optimized for low-end hardware. With 234 endorsements and 16,826 downloads, it's a popular choice for players struggling with performance. Customizable via the in-game settings menu.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 234 endorsements
- 16,826 downloads show it's helping a lot of players
- Simple tweak that doesn't require extra tools
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed instructions provided in the description
- Last updated in March 2023, may not work with the latest game version
- Only affects graphics settings, no other performance tweaks
For players with low-end PCs who want to squeeze out more frames by making the game look even uglier. If you're already on low settings and still lagging, this mod is for you. Skip if you're on a decent rig or want visual improvements.
💡 Beginner Tips
- After installing, go to the in-game settings and select the new low or medium preset to see the changes.
- If you're using a mod manager, make sure this mod is loaded after other graphics mods to avoid conflicts.
- Test in a busy area to see the performance difference, as open areas may still be heavy.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Hogwarts Legacy Mods
- Author
- yakuzadeso
- Version
- v1.06
- Downloads
- 16,826
- Endorsements
- 234
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 2/23/2023
- Updated
- 3/5/2023
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