Dirt Cliff Roots - Improvements
⚪ 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
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #242 of 308 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
In an attempt to improve the look of the dirt cliff roots I came up with two options that are currently within my skill set.
1: Adjusted Roots - I adjusted the root meshes to have them protrude less making them slightly less noticeable.
2: No Roots - I simply removed the root meshes completely, leaving the dirt cliffs without any protruding "2D" roots.
Compatibility:
The mod includes only meshes and no textures, thus your current dirt cliff textures will be used. I have included a Static Mesh Improvement Mod (SMIM) version for both options. If you make use of SMIM please use the SMIM versions of my mod.
Installation:
Choose the relevant option in the Main Files section and install with your mod manager of choice. Give my files priority / overwrite SMIM if prompted.
Static Mesh Improvement Mod - SMIM by Brumbek
NifSkope by Alphax, m4444x, tazpn, wz, Shon, amorilia
Dirt Cliff Roots - Improvements offers two options to fix the problematic dirt cliff roots in Skyrim: either adjust the root meshes for a better look or remove them entirely. This is a small, focused cosmetic mod with 366 endorsements and nearly 40,000 downloads, last updated in August 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 366 endorsements and nearly 40k downloads—clearly a lot of players wanted this fixed.
- Gives you a choice: tweak the roots or nuke them entirely, so you can pick what fits your visual taste.
- Lightweight and focused—just does one job without touching anything else.
⚠️ Cons
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you're flying blind until you test it in-game.
- Last updated in 2022, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other mesh mods.
- Only affects the dirt cliff roots—if you're looking for broader landscape overhauls, this won't cover that.
For Skyrim players who are tired of those ugly dirt cliff roots sticking out like sore thumbs. If you're a modder who wants a quick fix without overhauling the whole landscape, this is for you. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla roots or want a more comprehensive visual overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a mesh replacer, just drop the chosen folder's contents into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no need for patches.
- If you use other landscape texture or mesh mods, load this after them to ensure the roots are overwritten correctly.
- Test both options in a few different areas (like near cliffs) to see which look you prefer before committing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Pieter82
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 39,548
- Endorsements
- 366
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 8/19/2022
- Updated
- 8/20/2022
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