Darker 3D Cathedral Grass

⭐ ⭐ (368 endorsements) 📥 478,473 downloads 📌 v1 📅 2/19/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By The Community · Environmental

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/22/2022 📅 Created: 2/19/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 7 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 Cathedral Landscapes Find it →
7📦 Cathedral 3D Pine Grass Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #2 of 39 Environmental mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I've gone through all the grass texture files in Cathedral Landscapes and Cathedral - 3D Pine Grass, darkening and desaturating the files.

I have also included wSkeever's Mipmap Fix

I have merged the Cathedral Landscapes grass-only plugin with the 3D Pine Grass plugin, fixed some water seams and cleaned in xEdit. So, this is a standalone grass mod.

I am including retexture-only files without an esp which can be used to overwrite the above two mods (in case you are using the full version of Cathedral Landscapes).

Now including an optional ini file, which you can delete if you don't like. It has these settings:

bAllowCreateGrass=1

bAllowLoadGrass=0

fGrassMaxStartFadeDistance=20000. 0000

fGrassMinStartFadeDistance=0. 0000

fGrassFadeRange=20000. 0000

iMaxGrassTypesPerTexure=15

iMinGrassSize=60

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod provides darker retextures for the grass models from Cathedral Landscapes and Cathedral 3D Pine Grass, with a merged esp. It's for Skyrim players who want a more subdued, darker grass look without changing gameplay. With 368 endorsements and high downloads, it's a popular choice for visual tweaks.

✨ Key Features

Darker retextures for Cathedral Landscapes grass models
Darker retextures for Cathedral 3D Pine Grass models
Includes a merged esp for easier installation

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 368 endorsements and nearly half a million downloads
  • Simple visual enhancement that doesn't alter gameplay
  • Merged esp simplifies load order management

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in March 2022 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or Cathedral mod updates
  • Requires Cathedral Landscapes and Cathedral 3D Pine Grass as base mods, which are not included
  • Purely cosmetic — no new features or fixes beyond the darker grass look
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use Cathedral Landscapes or Cathedral 3D Pine Grass and want a darker, more subdued grass appearance. Skip if you prefer the original brighter grass or want gameplay changes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the required Cathedral mods installed first, then overwrite their grass textures with this mod.
  • If you use a mod manager, let this mod load after the Cathedral mods to ensure the darker textures take effect.
  • Check the mod's posts section for any compatibility notes with other grass overhauls.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
The Community
Version
1
Downloads
478,473
Endorsements
368
Category
Environmental
Created
2/19/2022
Updated
3/22/2022

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