Basic LOD for Nature of the Wild Lands
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 🏆 #15 of 52 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Basic LOD for Nature of the Wild Lands. Meshes and textures only. No ESP. For those who don't use DynDOLOD. Install and play.
Areas covered: SE LODs only, no extra areas from AE or CC.
Nature of the Wild Lands 2. 4 is required
Nature of the Wild Lands install option: Without Enhanced Landscape Option, Autumn Birch Option.
Install Basic LOD after main mod.
Note about all Basic LOD textures: default textures are from the default lodgen output. If you don't prefer them, best to edit it personally using tools like paint.net.
Note about optional New Land Basic LODs: Unfortunately it's not possible to generate LODs for New Land mods.
fxckthisworld for Nature of the Wild Lands
Sheson for DynDOLOD 3 Alpha
Basic LOD for Nature of the Wild Lands is a mesh and texture-only mod that provides static LODs for the popular Nature of the Wild Lands overhaul, eliminating the need for DynDOLOD. It covers Skyrim Special Edition areas only, requires Nature of the Wild Lands 2.4, and is installed after the main mod. With 236 endorsements and 7,448 downloads, it's a straightforward solution for players who want improved distant visuals without the complexity of DynDOLOD.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- No DynDOLOD needed—just install and play, perfect for players who want a simple setup.
- Solid community trust with 236 endorsements and over 7,400 downloads.
- Lightweight: meshes and textures only, no plugin overhead or script load.
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers SE LODs, so if you use AE or CC content, you'll see missing distant objects.
- Requires specific install options for Nature of the Wild Lands—if you used different options, this mod won't work correctly.
- Default LOD textures are basic lodgen output, so visual quality may be lower than DynDOLOD's generated LODs.
For Skyrim SE players who use Nature of the Wild Lands and want better distant terrain and trees without the hassle of setting up DynDOLOD. If you're comfortable with DynDOLOD or want the highest-quality LODs, skip this—it's a basic alternative. Also great for modders who want a quick, no-fuss LOD solution.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you install Nature of the Wild Lands with the 'Without Enhanced Landscape Option' and 'Autumn Birch Option'—this mod won't work otherwise.
- Use a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to ensure Basic LOD overwrites the main mod's files correctly.
- If you're using any other LOD mods, disable them to avoid conflicts, and consider running texgen or lodgen if you want custom textures.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- AerysTMD
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 7,448
- Endorsements
- 236
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 7/13/2023
- Updated
- 7/14/2023
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