Remove Underwater Grass and other stuff too - A Performance Mod
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #29 of 67 Environmental mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I thought it was a bit silly having the game render something you couldn't see most of the time, so I made this.
Update 2 : Thanks to user raulfin, there is now a NMM installer. Includes main file and the optional small rock remover
Update 1 : Includes optional files to remove more objects - seem images section.
How it works. Removes underwater grass that you can usually not see in skyrim for an fps boost of around 5fps (depending on the area this can be more or less). This type of grass is hidden from view unless you are underwater, annoyingly it is still being rendered when you are on land and it makes sense to get rid of it altogether considering the fps boost at a small graphical change.
Blank Meshes for the grass = nothing being drawn = a small but definite fps boost. No graphical quality loss on when you're on land but still gives an fps boost!!!
Recommended for Dense grass Grass in skyrim is pretty demanding especially with mods that increase density of the grass - which also increase density of ANY and ALL grass including underwater kelp/grass/seaweed which is pretty pointless - this mod can help alleviate the fps loss in certain areas.
This mod also leaves land grass untouched - only underwater grass is edited
To Install Now comes with NMM installer with optionals
If using old versions: Simply drag the meshes folder into your skyrim data folder and that's it.
Compatibility Works well with all other performance and graphical mods and am 99% sure that it is not the cause of your crash.
Post in the event of an incompatibility and I will try to fix it.
Update: this mod will not effect mods that add new underwater grass, but might update if i find the mod that does add it.
Credits. The wizards at Bethesda. raulfin for NMM installer
Also post for bugs, feedback or requests.
This is my first mod so i'm not really sure what i am doing but download and install at your own risk - kind of had an idea and ran with it but from user feedback it seems pretty fool-proof.
This performance mod removes underwater grass and other small objects to boost FPS by around 5, with minimal visual impact. It includes an NMM installer and is ideal for players seeking a quick performance gain without major graphical changes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (17,389 endorsements) — this is a proven performance mod
- Simple FPS boost with minimal visual impact — perfect for low-end rigs
- NMM installer makes installation a breeze
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014 — may not work with newer game versions or DLC
- Only targets underwater grass and small objects — don't expect massive FPS gains
- No detailed documentation on exactly which objects are edited
For Skyrim players on older hardware who need a quick FPS boost without sacrificing visuals. Also great for modders building heavy load orders who want to squeeze out extra performance. Skip if you're on a high-end PC or want major graphical overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like NMM or Vortex to install — the included installer handles everything
- Check if your game version is compatible since the mod is from 2014
- Combine with other performance mods for cumulative FPS gains
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Cauug
- Version
- 0.5
- Downloads
- 365,969
- Endorsements
- 17,389
- Category
- Environmental
- Created
- 6/24/2014
- Updated
- 6/28/2014
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