CS Light
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #89 of 108 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is a collection of configurations for Light Placer created by myself and members of the Community Shaders Discord. These configurations are designed to be used with Community Shaders and other lighting mods, offering compatibility and customization.
Key Features:
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[]Pre-configured JSON files for Light Placer[/]
[]Covers many objects that emit light in the game like candles, lanterns, fires, ingredients, potions, windows, effect shaders, plants, insects and many more [/]
[]Compatibility with any lighting mod.[/]
[]Designed to work with Community Shaders ensuring proper functionality without exceeding the light limit.[/]
[]Fully customizable which lights should be installed[/]
[]Fully customizable fade and radius parameters to adjust brightness and light distance[/]
[]Semi-Optional support for Inverse Square Lighting (Some jsons are available for ISL only)[/]
Who Is This Mod For?
This mod is ideal for:
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[]Those who use Light Placer and wish to enhance compatibility with other lighting mods.[/]
[]Those who are looking for an alternative for ENB lights, aka particle lights[/]
Requirements
This mod requires the following:
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[]Community Shaders (hard requirement)[/]
[]Light Placer (hard requirement)[/]
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powerofthree's tweaks
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[]Install the required mods as outlined above.[/]
[]Download and install this mod via your preferred mod manager.[/]
[]Review the included JSON files, which are named according to their content.[/]
[]Open the JSON files containing the settings you want to tweak.
[]Fade Parameter: Adjust brightness by increasing or decreasing the value.[/]
[]Radius Parameter: Adjust light distance by modifying this value, this value only works with vanilla bulbs[/]
[]Size/cutoff Parameters: These are for ISL bulbs and control the sharpness of the peak of the curve a
CS Light is a config hub for Light Placer that adds lights to many light-emitting objects in Skyrim. It has 4,600 endorsements and 1.2 million downloads, last updated June 2026. For players who want more immersive lighting without manual placement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (1.2M) shows this is a go-to for lighting mods.
- 4,600 endorsements means the community trusts it.
- Recently updated (June 2026) so it's likely compatible with current Skyrim versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Light Placer as a dependency, so you'll need to install that first.
- Only adds lights to objects; if you want full lighting overhauls, you'll need other mods.
For Skyrim modders who use Light Placer and want to enhance lighting on objects without manual placement. If you're into immersive lighting and don't mind setting up dependencies, this is a solid pick. Skip if you want a standalone lighting mod or prefer a more comprehensive overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Light Placer installed and set up first, as CS Light is just a config for it.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the install and load order easily.
- Check the mod page for any patches or compatibility notes with other lighting mods you use.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Bottle
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 1,182,048
- Endorsements
- 4,600
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 1/8/2025
- Updated
- 6/12/2026
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