Mesh Improvement Project
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 58 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Oblivion has some really great fantasy designs for it's models and textures and is a beautiful world. The problem is while the artists have spent a lot of time creating the world and all the assets required to fill it, they've ran into problems getting it all done and have taken shortcuts. While this is expected with a game this large, it starts to become a problem when it's noticeable while playing.
This project is a large undertaking with the aim of (slowly) fixing or replacing broken/ugly meshes found throughout the game's world.
Version: 1. 4
Improvement: Doorstone01. NIF - Smoothed Mesh, Fixed UV Mapping Improvement: Doorstone02. NIF - Smoothed Mesh, Fixed UV Mapping Improvement: Doorstone03. NIF - Smoothed Mesh, Fixed UV Mapping Improvement: Doorstone04. NIF - Smoothed Mesh, Fixed UV Mapping Improvement: Doorstone05. NIF - Smoothed Mesh, Fixed UV Mapping Improvement: Doorstone06. NIF - Smoothed Mesh, Fixed UV Mapping Improvement: Doorstone07. NIF - Smoothed Mesh, Fixed UV Mapping Improvement: Doorstone08. NIF - Smoothed Mesh, Fixed UV Mapping Improvement: Doorstone09. NIF - Smoothed Mesh, Fixed UV Mapping Improvement: Doorstone10. NIF - Smoothed Mesh, Fixed UV Mapping Improvement: Doorstone11. NIF - Smoothed Mesh, Fixed UV Mapping Fix: AnvilChainDollHolder01. NIF - Fixed UV Mapping, Optimised Mesh Fix: AnvilDoorFrame01. NIF - Fixed UV Mapping Fix: AnvilDoorFrameInt01. NIF - Fixed UV Mapping Fix: AnvilBasementDoorFrame01. NIF - Fixed UV Mapping, Added Vertex Paint Fix: AnvilDockLampOff. NIF - Optimised Collision Fix: AnvilDockLamp01. NIF - Optimised Collision Fix: SignPostCity. NIF - Fixed mesh scaling Fix: TorchTall01. NIF - Corrected light and flame effects
1. Extract the contents of the ZIP folder into your Data folder
1. Delete the files/folders associated with the mod
Mesh Improvement Project is a large-scale visual overhaul for Skyrim that fixes or replaces broken and ugly meshes across the game world. With nearly 6,000 endorsements and over 300,000 downloads, it's a community favorite for players seeking cleaner environments without changing gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (303k) shows it's a go-to for mesh fixes
- Endorsement ratio is solid—5,940 people vouched for it
- Fixes broken/ugly meshes without touching gameplay, so it's safe for most load orders
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015—might not cover newer DLC or mod-added meshes
- Slow progress by design, so some areas may still have issues
- No explicit install instructions or compatibility notes in the description
For Skyrim players who notice janky meshes and want a cleaner world without performance hits. Perfect for modders building a stable load order. Skip if you're after gameplay changes—this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a mesh replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no patches needed.
- Load order doesn't matter much, but place it early so other mods can overwrite if needed.
- Check the mod's forum posts for user reports on specific meshes that might conflict with popular texture mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- InsanitySorrow
- Version
- 1.4a
- Downloads
- 303,849
- Endorsements
- 5,940
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 11/8/2013
- Updated
- 8/17/2015
🔗 Required By 2 Mods
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Oblivion Mods
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