Remove the Clouds and Fog from Map - and other map tweaks
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #63 of 70 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Video of before and after in HD (ahhyeaaah.jpg) at http://youtu.be/iWCiUhZy_uk Remove the cloud textures from your map by entering this value sMapCloudNIF=0 bWorldMapNoSkyDepthBlur=1 fWorldMapNearDepthBlurScale=0 fWorldMapDepthBlurScale=0 fWorldMapMaximumDepthBlur=0 at the end of your C:\\Users\\YOURNAME\\Documents\\My Games\\Skyrim\\Skyrim.ini
This mod removes clouds and fog from the mini map in Skyrim, offering a clearer view of the terrain. It's a simple quality-of-life tweak for players who find the default map visuals distracting. With 703 endorsements and 14,606 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight utility that has been around since 2011.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 703 endorsements and over 14k downloads
- Does exactly what it says—clears up the mini map for better visibility
- No complex setup; just drop it in and play
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011—may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or Special Edition
For Skyrim players who find the default mini map clouds and fog annoying and want a clearer view of the terrain. If you're a completionist who likes to navigate without visual clutter, this is a quick fix. Skip if you're on Skyrim Special Edition or want more comprehensive map overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2011, check if you're playing the original Skyrim (not Special Edition) to avoid compatibility issues.
- If you use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager or Vortex, install it through that for easy removal if needed.
- Load order likely doesn't matter for a simple map tweak, but placing it near the bottom can't hurt.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- sval
- Version
- N/A
- Downloads
- 14,606
- Endorsements
- 703
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 11/15/2011
- Updated
- 11/16/2011
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