Performance Of The Gods
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 22 Performance mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
References load with no model to increase performance.
Performance Of The Gods is a performance mod for Skyrim that removes the 3D models from references, replacing them with invisible placeholders to boost FPS. With nearly 10,000 endorsements and over 273,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking smoother gameplay. Last updated in May 2026, it remains actively maintained.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 9,825 endorsements and 273k downloads
- Simple concept that delivers real FPS gains for low-end rigs
- Actively updated, so it's likely compatible with current Skyrim versions
⚠️ Cons
- Removing models may cause visual glitches or missing objects in some areas
- Requires testing with other mods to ensure no conflicts
For Skyrim players on lower-end PCs who want smoother performance without sacrificing gameplay. Also great for modded setups that are heavy on scripts and need extra headroom. Skip if you're on a high-end rig and don't care about FPS boosts.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod near the bottom of your load order to ensure it overrides other mods' references.
- Test in a few busy areas like Riften or Whiterun to see the FPS improvement before committing.
- If you use a mod manager, use the preview feature to see which references are affected.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Tommy aka hairylegs222
- Version
- 2.4
- Downloads
- 273,132
- Endorsements
- 9,825
- Category
- Performance
- Created
- 2/21/2012
- Updated
- 5/13/2026
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
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