Trees LODs with shadows by Xtudo
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #18 of 65 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Trees LODs with shadows
By Xtudo
This mod adds shadows to the trees LODs.
For me, is better now; of course it depend on each taste.
I did it for my game and now I'm sharing it, I hope you like it.
ChangeLog
- Added a Dragonborn DLC version.
- Added orange trees, example: the ones near Riften
- Disabled blur filter to the first mipmap, for more detail
- Added LESS DARKEN version, it works better with fShadowDistance=4000. 0000 or lower.
- More tweaks
- Added snow trees
- Added exterior shadows to the trees LODs.
- Reduced interior shadows of the trees LODs.
- Included Ver 1. 0 too, so you can choose the one you like most. :D (removed in v1. 2)
Licensing/Legal
Many thanks to Bethesda for making such a piece of art! I love you guys/gals! :D
Hello friend! Do you like my mods or stories?
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This mod adds shadows to tree LODs in Skyrim, improving distant tree visuals. With 1,241 endorsements and 38,277 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight visual enhancement for players who notice pop-in or flat distant trees. Last updated in 2013, it remains a simple, effective fix.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,241 endorsements and 38k downloads—clearly works for many.
- Fixes a common visual annoyance: flat, shadowless distant trees.
- No complex setup or dependencies—just install and go.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013—may not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Only affects tree LODs, not other distant objects.
- No active support or updates from the author in years.
For Skyrim players who want a quick visual upgrade to distant trees without overhauling their graphics. If you're tired of seeing flat, lifeless LODs on the horizon, this is a simple fix. Skip if you're on the latest Skyrim version or use heavy LOD mods that might conflict.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the files in your Skyrim Data folder (or use a mod manager) and enable the mod in your load order.
- If you use other LOD mods, load this one after them to ensure shadows apply correctly.
- Test in an area with visible distant trees, like the Rift, to see the difference immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Xtudo
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 38,277
- Endorsements
- 1,241
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 11/14/2011
- Updated
- 8/7/2013
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