City Trees - Whiterun Lanterns
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 44 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a standalone add-on from (City Trees)
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What This Mod Does:
- Adds lanterns to the trellis in Whiterun
- Open City Mods and Civil War Compatible
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Load Order Requirements:
Mid-Game Install, Uninstall, Update Safe:
Takes Up ESP Slot:
- No... The plugin is an ESL.
SSEEdit Clean:
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Bethesda.net
City Trees - Whiterun Lanterns is a small overhaul mod that adds lanterns to the trellis in Whiterun, enhancing the city's atmosphere. It supports Civil War and open city mods, and is ESL-flagged for minimal load order impact. With 566 endorsements and 24,746 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight addition for Skyrim players seeking visual improvements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 566 endorsements and over 24k downloads.
- Lightweight and ESL-flagged, so it won't eat your mod slots.
- Plays nice with Civil War and open city mods, so it fits into most setups.
⚠️ Cons
- Only touches the trellis in Whiterun, so it's a very narrow visual tweak.
- Last updated in March 2022, so it might be behind on recent game patches.
- Compatibility with other Whiterun overhaul mods is unverified, so test before stacking.
For Skyrim players who want a subtle, atmospheric touch to Whiterun without a big overhaul. If you're into city overhauls and want a little extra lantern glow, this is a nice pick. Skip if you're looking for major changes or play with heavy Whiterun mods that might conflict.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's ESL-flagged, you can safely add it to your load order without worrying about the 255 plugin limit.
- If you use a mod manager, just download and activate; it's a simple drop-in.
- Pair it with other City Trees mods for a cohesive look, but test for conflicts with other Whiterun edits.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- RogueUnicorn00
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 24,746
- Endorsements
- 566
- Category
- Overhauls
- Created
- 3/15/2022
- Updated
- 3/15/2022
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