Smoother GUI (LE1)

⭐ ⭐ (261 endorsements) 📥 10,240 downloads 📌 v1.4.0 📅 2/11/2024
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Deepk · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 4/18/2025 📅 Created: 2/11/2024

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #28 of 284 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

The menus and other GUI animations across the Mass Effect Legendary Edition trilogy and launcher are animated at 30fps. Even if you have 60fps in the game, this does not mean that the animations will be played at 60fps, because they are recorded in a smaller fps rate. This mod increases the fps rate in those GUI animations that are suitable for this change, at a maximum of 60fps, wich result in a smoother UI experience.

This is the mod version for LE1, but you can find below the versions for the trilogy:

Smoother GUI (Launcher)

Smoother GUI (LE2)

Smoother GUI (LE3)

Installation:

Use the Mod Manager Download button, or drag the . 7z into the ME3Tweaks Mod Manager and install.

As this mod is now entirely mergemod, in order to avoid getting it overriden by other mods, it has to be installed the last one of the DLC mods (exceptions will be indicated in 'Compatibility' section).

Uninstallation:

This mod installs some changes directly to basegame, so you will need to restore your game to vanilla from a backup.

Compatibility:

This mod requires LE1 Community Patch.

Compatible with:

No Codex Flash Effect (LE1) - Install this mod AFTER Smoother GUI.

Partially compatible with:

HUD Enhancements LE1 - You can use them together, only issue will be that some of the UIs will not play at 60fps (mostly the three wheels). Install this mod AFTER Smoother GUI.

LE1 Power and Talent Overhaul - You can use them together, only issue will be that some of the UIs will not play at 60fps. Install this mod AFTER Smoother GUI.

Compatibility patches included for:

Caleston Restored (LE1)

Children of Rannoch (LE1)

Myriad Pro Begone (LE1)

Myriad Pro Begone (LE1) - Hot Take Edition

No ESP (LE1)

Remove Hitmarkers (LE1)

Single Input Mode for Decryption Minigame (LE1)

All languages are supported.

*Note: If you find any incompatibility with another mod, please report and I'll fix it.

- DropTheSquid for his patience answering all my questions, has been really helpful.

- vegz for allowing me to include a compatibility patch for Caleston Restored (LE1).

- mithran56 and naNuke for allowing me to include a compatibility patch for Children of Rannoch (LE1).

- Audemus for allowing me to include a compatibility patch for Myriad Pro Begone (LE1) and his patience answering all my questions.

- linkenski for allowing me to include a compatibility patch for Myriad Pro Begone (LE1) - Hot Take Edition.

- Aphar for open permissions to make a compatibility patch for No ESP (LE1).

- Herobrine24 for allowing me to include a compati

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Smoother GUI (LE1) is a lightweight user interface mod for Mass Effect Legendary Edition that boosts FPS in menus and GUI animations. With 261 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads, it's a simple performance tweak for players experiencing UI lag.

✨ Key Features

Increases FPS rate in menus and GUI animations
Targets the first game in the Legendary Edition (LE1)
Lightweight UI performance mod with 261 endorsements

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-tested with 261 endorsements and over 10k downloads
  • Directly addresses a common annoyance—laggy menus
  • Simple, focused mod that does one thing well

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects LE1, not LE2 or LE3
  • Last updated in April 2025—may not be compatible with future patches
🎯 Is This For You?
For Mass Effect Legendary Edition players who hate stuttering menus and want a smoother UI experience. Skip if you're looking for visual overhauls or gameplay changes—this is purely a performance tweak.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you're modding the correct game folder for LE1, not the whole trilogy.
  • If you use other UI mods, test them together to ensure no conflicts.
  • Check the mod's page for any updates or compatibility notes before installing.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Mass Effect Mods
Author
Deepk
Version
1.4.0
Downloads
10,240
Endorsements
261
Category
User Interface
Created
2/11/2024
Updated
4/18/2025

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