Shadow Remover
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #50 of 94 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Shadow Remover Description: This will remove all shadows both interior and exterior but leave intact all lighting fx and will provide a large FPS boost. Installation: 1. In Documents\\My Games\\Skyrim\\SkyrimSkyrimPrefs.ini amend these values: iBlurDeferredShadowMask=20 (Optional, this smooths out the shadow mask on some lights. Set between 0 and 20 as you like. 20 is recommended) fInteriorShadowDistance=8000. 0000 (Required, set this as you wish. Set between 1000 and 8000. 8000 is recommended) fShadowDistance=0. 0000 (Required, Ensures exterior shadows are off. Can be used by itself to only turn off exterior shadows) iShadowMapResolution=1 (Required, turns off exterior and interior shadows) fShadowBiasScale=0. 0000 (Required, exterior shadows will be fully removed now with these settings) iShadowMaskQuarter=3 (Required. set between 3 and 4) Other tweaks that may help out but are only recommended if you have problems getting the mod to work: iShadowSplitCount=0 fShadowLODStartFade=0. 0000 iShadowMode=0 bTreesReceiveShadows=0 bDrawLandShadows=0 bShadowMaskZPrepass=0 bMainZPrepass=0 iShadowFilter=0 bDrawShadows=0 2. Now just add the esp file to the skyrim data folder and tick in the mod manager of your choice. Done. Details: This mod will remove all shadows including, player and npc shadows, tree, grass and all interior shadows. It also leaves intact the four different lighting fx. Omni, Shadow Omni, Spotlight and Hemispherical are all still used just without the shadows. Most of the lighting is in its default postition using the default light fx that Bethesda put in place. Updated testing: Amd Athlon II x4 635 Gtx 460 768mb Low end mobo 4gb ddr3 ram to - Intel i5 3570k Gtx 670 2gb High end mobo 4gb ddr3 ram Nvidia beta driver 310. 61 now makes ultra shadows possible on my new system. Anything below the 310. 61 makes ultra shadows unplayable so make sure to upgrade. Not sure what they did but I saw a huge gain in performance with these new drivers. I now get 60 fps everywhere and anywhere. Rejoice! The Nvidia beta driver 310. 70 is even better but only if you have a GTX 400 card or above. Sorry not sure about ATI cards drivers. Known bugs: None. Compatibility: Mods that change lights position or values will conflict. v2. 0 fixes: All lights in all interior cells that were acting weird in v1. 0 are fixed. I went through every single interior cell to check that the lights worked as expected. Added other tweaks that will help make the game shadows that remain look seamless. Don\'t worry the only shadows that remain are interior light shadow masks that are important for the game to look good but are so cpu/gpu limited that they will not affect performance at all. v3. 0 fixes: Fixed Hjerim\'s lights, fps increased in this cell by 50%. Other Minor tweeks in other cells.
Shadow Remover is a lightweight visual mod that eliminates all interior and exterior shadows while preserving lighting effects, offering a significant FPS boost. Ideal for players on low-end systems or those seeking performance gains without sacrificing lighting ambiance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust with 7,493 endorsements
- Huge download count (207,010) proves it's a go-to for performance
- Simple concept: no shadows, all lighting, big FPS gain
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012 — may be incompatible with current game versions
- Removing shadows can make the game look flat and less immersive
For players on low-end PCs or those who prioritize FPS over visual depth. Also for modders who want a clean base for other visual tweaks. Skip if you can't stand flat lighting or want any shadow customization.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on a modern game version, test in a busy area to ensure no crashes.
- Pair with a lighting overhaul mod to compensate for lost depth.
- Use a mod manager to easily toggle it on/off for comparison.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- GriefReaper
- Version
- v3.0
- Downloads
- 207,010
- Endorsements
- 7,493
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 5/5/2012
- Updated
- 7/28/2012
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