Indistinguishable Vanilla Tree Billboards
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #45 of 67 Environmental mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Skyrim SE Version Here . If you prefer this version then it still works fine in SSE
DESCRIPTION
Vanilla Skyrim and Dragonborn billboards for use with DynDOLOD by Sheson. Made using Zilavs awesome Tree LOD billboard creator for xLODGen. They are double the resolution of the vanilla billboards that one can currently find on the nexus afaik.
FILES RELEASED Billboards: Main file: Vanilla Skyrim and Dragonborn billboards Medium Res (512 pixel height captures) Main file: Vanilla Skyrim and Dragonborn billboards Hi Res (1024 pixel height captures)
Boils down to personal preference as to which is better (medium or high). Medium Res tree LODs are slightly more fleshed out and you may prefer that look.
Optional file: Only Vanilla Skyrim billboards with an added blur effect.
No performance impact on my system with either version. Only noticed a few fps loss when totally disabling tree LOD.
Premade Vanilla Treelod: Optional file: Ready Made Vanilla and Dragonborn TreeLODs, made using TES5LODGEN, for those that don't use Dyndolod or TES5LODGEN. This can be installed normally and it just replaces vanilla tree LODs with the ones I created. However you are missing out on the awesomeness of DynDOLOD :P
Tutorial: Miscellaneous: Creating your own billboard tutorial
Video by GamerPoets showcasing all the details on how to make your own billboards. This video is packed with information so multiple viewings are recommended in combination with going through the process (and making mistakes - thats how we learn) :P
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INSTALLING BILLBOARDS: On their own billboards will have no effect in game. To get them to appear either use Shesons DynDOLOD or Zilavs TES5LODGEN which is now integrated in the latest versions of TES5edit.
For the prerequisites needed to utilize billboards with DynDOLOD watch Gamerpoets tutorial or the last half of Dirty weasel medias tutorial (which is slightly newer).
Furthermore an excellent pictorial tutorial for DynDOLOD setup can be found on S. T. E. P.
Use With Dyndolod:
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Use With TES5LODGEN:
This mod replaces the billboard images for vanilla Skyrim trees with higher-quality versions that blend seamlessly with the game's aesthetic. It's a simple visual upgrade for players who want improved tree LODs without changing the game's look. With 4,291 endorsements and 185,267 downloads, it's a popular choice for enhancing distant scenery.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 4,291 endorsements and 185k downloads.
- Does exactly what it says—no bloat, just better tree billboards.
- Perfect for purists who want better LODs without changing the game's feel.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016—may not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods that alter trees.
- Only affects vanilla trees; modded tree textures won't benefit.
For Skyrim players who want to improve distant tree visuals while keeping the vanilla aesthetic. Ideal for modders who use other visual overhauls but want a consistent look. Skip if you use tree mods that replace vanilla trees entirely.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the files directly into your Skyrim Data folder—no mod manager needed.
- If you use a mod manager, you can still install it manually by extracting to the mod folder.
- Load order doesn't matter for billboard replacers, but ensure no other mod overwrites these files.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Palerider
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 185,267
- Endorsements
- 4,291
- Category
- Environmental
- Created
- 4/26/2016
- Updated
- 8/14/2016
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