Dark Forests of Skyrim - Beyond Reach edition
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 4 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
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #14 of 15 Landscape Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Beyond Reach edition
Beyond Reach is required for this mod (version 4. 0beta and higher)
General Info:
- This mod adds over 1000 trees to the Arnima worldspace for the mod Beyond Reach.
- Beyond Reach v 4. 0beta or higher is required
- This mod does NOT replace vanilla assets in the Skyrim worldspace, it only adds new trees to High Rock (Arnima worldspace)
Compatibility:
- If you use a mod that changes vanilla trees in Skyrim, it will change them in High Rock as Beyond Reach and DFOS Beyond Reach use pines and aspens from Skyrim. Mods like Skyrim Flora overhaul, Dark Fantasy Overhaul, Realistic Aspen Trees, All Dead trees, The Blue Forest, Fantasy Forest Overhaul etc will require you to use DynDOLOD or TES5LODGen to regenerate tree LOD for the ArnimaDUPLICATE worldspace
-Should be compatible with all mods for Beyond Reach. If there are issues, please report and I'll fix them. I will support all mods for Beyond Reach
- This mod adds ONLY trees to High Rock worldspace
Installation:
- Choose only ONE main file.
- Core Files plus billboards require DynDOLOD or TES5LODGen. You need this file if you plan to use mods that change vanilla pines and aspens as stated above
- Performance version available in the optional files section. All textures reduced in size to 512
Change Log:
1. 0 initial release
1. 1 cleaned plugin with xEdit
2. 0 - removed many unnecessary files
- added several new tree models
- added more trees to new areas i
- many trees are MUCH bigger in the pine forests
- fixed floating and misplaced trees
2. 1 - hotfix for floating trees
3D-1 - replaced 23 tree models (3AM dead pines and gkbtrees) with 3D trees by Mathy79
- fixed a few floating trees
- fixed a few dirty edits and cleaned plugin in xEdit
- removed unused assets
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Credits:
Mathy79 for the 3D treesZhoulia for the dead snowy pine re-texture
Dark Forests of Skyrim - Beyond Reach edition adds thousands of trees to the Beyond Reach mod (version 4.0+), enhancing the landscape with dense forestation. Updated in May 2019, it includes fixes, 3D trees, and a performance version with lower texture sizes. A niche enhancement for Beyond Reach players seeking more immersive woodland.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 341 endorsements and over 14k downloads.
- Performance version included for lower-end rigs.
- Adds significant visual depth to Beyond Reach's landscapes.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Beyond Reach 4.0+ — not standalone.
- Last updated in 2019, may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions.
For Skyrim players who use the Beyond Reach mod and want denser, more atmospheric forests. Ideal for those who enjoy visual overhauls and have a PC that can handle extra trees. Skip if you don't use Beyond Reach or prefer performance over visuals.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Ensure you have Beyond Reach 4.0 or higher installed before adding this mod.
- If you experience FPS drops, switch to the performance version with lowered textures.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to avoid overwriting Beyond Reach files.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- mobiusbelmont
- Version
- 3D-1
- Downloads
- 14,088
- Endorsements
- 341
- Category
- Landscape Changes
- Created
- 1/19/2017
- Updated
- 5/14/2019
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