Enhanced Vegetation - Darker trunks version by Xtudo
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #183 of 485 Models And Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Enhanced Vegetation - Darker trunks version
High-Res and Normal-Res versions by Xtudo
Description
LprMan did a really wonderful work with his Enhanced Vegetation mod.
But it has one little "problem", in the Oblivion game the near fully loaded trees have canopy shadow, so the tree's trunks are darkened by this shadow.
In the original mod, the tree's trunk LOD textures are brighter, like if they haven't the canopy shadow effect applied to them, and it is very noticeable, especially at the Orange Road.
So I made this "patch" for me to fix that, and now I'm sharing it. All credits go to LprMan, of course.
Requires Enhanced Vegetation installed first.
Credits
- Many thanks to LprMannd and to MordecaiWalfish.Do you like my mods or stories?
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This mod darkens the trunks of LOD trees in Skyrim to simulate canopy shadow, improving visual consistency. With 696 endorsements and 86,810 downloads, it's a popular, simple texture tweak for players who notice distant tree pop-in. Last updated in 2011, it remains a lightweight enhancement for the original game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 696 endorsements and over 86k downloads
- Subtle visual improvement that makes distant trees look more natural
- Lightweight and easy to install—just drop in and go
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011—may not be compatible with Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition without tweaks
- Only affects LOD trunks, so the effect is subtle and may be missed by casual players
For Skyrim players who notice the jarring bright trunks on distant trees and want a quick fix. If you're a modder or perfectionist who cares about visual consistency, this is a must-have. Skip if you're on Special Edition or want more dramatic changes—this is a subtle tweak for the original game.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2011, it's designed for the original Skyrim (Legendary Edition). If you're playing Special Edition, you may need to convert the textures or find an updated version.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep track of your texture mods and easily revert changes if needed.
- Check the mod's file structure before installing—if it contains loose files, you can manually place them in your Data folder, but a mod manager is safer for uninstalling.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Xtudo
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 86,810
- Endorsements
- 696
- Category
- Models And Textures
- Created
- 1/2/2011
- Updated
- 5/9/2011
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