EEKs Gildergreen
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #41 of 45 Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod replaces the vanilla dead/live Gildergreen with a more impressive tree with more branches, a larger trunk and more roots.
All I have done is duplicate the meshes in nifscope and postioned them to make a new larger looking tree. I have also removed the ugly scraggly root mesh the was around the base and rescaled the texture on the ground. I have also never been a fan of the dead tree branches so have removed them as well as I can't fix them to my satisfaction. Plus I actually think it looks better without.
Yes I'm aware that some of the branches clip through each other but you generally don't notice unless your studying it.
This was made as part of my Whiterun Overhaul but I thought others would like it if they are not using my mod (when it's done).
EEKs Gildergreen is a small visual overhaul for Skyrim's Gildergreen tree in Whiterun, making it more impressive with a larger trunk and more branches. It has 1,252 endorsements and was last updated in 2017, indicating a stable, well-received mod for players seeking a simple aesthetic improvement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,252 endorsements and over 58k downloads.
- Simple, focused improvement that makes a notable visual difference.
- Stable mod that hasn't needed updates since 2017.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the Gildergreen tree, so if you want broader city overhauls, this won't cover much.
- Old mod (last updated 2017) might have compatibility issues with newer mods or game versions.
- No compatibility patches mentioned, so it may conflict with other mods that alter Whiterun.
For Skyrim players who want a quick visual upgrade to the iconic Gildergreen without overhauling all of Whiterun. If you're a purist who likes the original tree, skip it, but if you want a more majestic centerpiece, this is a solid pick.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage load order easily.
- Place this mod after other Whiterun overhauls to ensure its changes take priority.
- Check for conflicts with mods that modify the same tree or Whiterun area.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- EEK
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 58,316
- Endorsements
- 1,252
- Category
- Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets
- Created
- 10/24/2017
- Updated
- 10/24/2017
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