LUMEN BEGONE - Disable RT for better Performance
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 233 Visual Presets mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod disables the forced Lumen lighting system in the UE5-powered Oblivion Remaster, giving your rig (or your Steam Deck) a much-needed breather. Whether you’re roaming the Gold Coast or diving into Oblivion gates, you’ll now enjoy fewer slowdowns and more glorious frames per second.
Perfect for:
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[]Potato PCs 🥔[/]
[]Steam Deck adventurers 🧙♂️[/]
https://overkill.wtf/elder-scrolls-oblivion-remastered-best-settings-steam-deck/
LUMEN BEGONE! – Because Cyrodiil doesn’t need raytraced god rays to be divine.
Now also available as an additional version, bundled with P40L0’s Ultimate Engine Tweaks.
Check out the files section – and please don’t forget to thank P40L0 and endorse the original mod!
Big thanks to P40L0 for granting permission to bundle his tweaks with mine!ViC_qW4A9k4
Instructions:
Place the engine.ini file in the right folder.
Game Pass Version:
.../Documents/My Games/Oblivion Remastered/Saved/Config/WinGDK/
Steam Version:
.../Documents/My Games/Oblivion Remastered/Saved/Config/Windows/
On Steam Deck:
/home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/2623190/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/My Games/Oblivion Remastered/Saved/Config/Windows/
You can make the file read-only, if you want to prevent any changes by the game.
Alternatively, just change/add the following lines in your existing engine.ini:
r. Lumen. DiffuseIndirect. Allow=0
r. Lumen. DiffuseIndirect. Allow=0
LUMEN BEGONE disables the forced UE5 LumenRT in the game to boost performance on lower-end hardware and handhelds like the Steam Deck. With 1,217 endorsements and 84,309 downloads, it's a popular performance mod for players struggling with ray tracing demands.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (84k) shows it's a go-to for performance fixes
- Simple concept: kills the ray tracing overhead, no complex settings
- Steam Deck users will love this — it's made for them
⚠️ Cons
- Disabling LumenRT will change lighting quality — expect less realistic reflections and GI
- Last updated May 2025 — might not be compatible with future game patches
For players on low-end PCs or Steam Deck who want smoother framerates without the ray tracing tax. Also for anyone who prioritizes performance over visual fidelity. Skip if you have a high-end rig and want the best graphics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on Steam Deck, make sure to install this in the correct game directory — check the game's modding guides for the right folder.
- After installing, test in a graphically intense area to see the FPS gain; you can always revert if you miss the ray tracing.
- Since this disables a core engine feature, verify the game still runs stable after updates — keep an eye on the mod page for updates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivionremastered Mods
- Author
- HerrTiSo
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 84,309
- Endorsements
- 1,217
- Category
- Visual Presets
- Created
- 4/23/2025
- Updated
- 5/7/2025
🔧 How to Install Oblivion Remastered Mods
Download from Nexus Mods.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Oblivion Remastered →
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