Cathedral - 3D Rocky Shores
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #104 of 105 Environmental mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Design
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[]The rock models are distributed to the world as a "grass type."
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]The rock models have relatively low polygon counts but are still chamfered to give a smooth appearance.[]These rocks employ my slope-restriction technique so they will not bury campsites along the shore.
Performance
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[]Expect 0-2 FPS loss if you have a low-end to mid-range PC.
Recommended Mods
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[]Cathedral Landscapes is recommended for matching the underlying landscape texture to the rocks, but it is not required.
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]The Cathedral GuideComments & Bug Reports
Please go to one of the following:
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[]Cathedral Discord: https://discord.gg/rqudMKD
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]Cathedral Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CathedralMods/Please donate to help fund the hardware, software, and usage rights I must purchase to produce high quality content: Patreon
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[]Cathedral Discord: https://discord.gg/rqudMKD
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[]Cathedral Landscapes is recommended for matching the underlying landscape texture to the rocks, but it is not required.
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[]Expect 0-2 FPS loss if you have a low-end to mid-range PC.
Cathedral - 3D Rocky Shores is a performance-neutral environmental mod that replaces flat shorelines with 3D rocky terrain. It's a popular choice for Skyrim players wanting visual variety without performance hits, backed by 4,691 endorsements and over a million downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust (4,691 endorsements, 1M downloads) — this is a proven mod
- Performance-neutral means you get visual upgrades without FPS drops
- Cathedral series is known for quality and consistency
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020 — may need patches for newer Skyrim versions
- Only affects shorelines — if you want broader terrain changes, look elsewhere
For Skyrim players who want more natural-looking coastlines without sacrificing performance. If you're building a visual overhaul and want a subtle but impactful upgrade, this fits. Skip if you're looking for major terrain overhauls or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Load this mod early in your load order to avoid conflicts with other terrain mods
- Check if you have other mods that modify shorelines — they may override each other
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily enable/disable and test
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- The Community
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 1,031,209
- Endorsements
- 4,691
- Category
- Environmental
- Created
- 3/10/2020
- Updated
- 3/10/2020
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