Legacy of the Dragonborn - Stuttering Begone
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #277 of 279 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Disclaimer: This mod now is only needed for LOTD version prior to V6, as V6 incorporated all the required optimization to the base mod. I'll leave this mod as it is for anyone that is going to stay at V5. X.
1. 2 update: The LOTD author said that the newly updated version would possibly solve the stuttering or fps problem and my mod might be redundant, thus I was about to delete my mod. But as I tested the new version, the stuttering still preserves, so I think my edits would still be in effect for a while. The biggest change in this version is that I restored Solitude I deleted outside the Safehouse as I was thinking it's some sort of old concept, while the author remind me that's on purpose for the stained glass window version. They would not affect FPS, so don't worry.
(Actually I think FPS problem and stuttering problem are not the same thing: As long as I stand still in interior, even 10000 draw calls count would not a big problem, I could manage to get 60 fps; but a jumping 4000 to 7000 draw calls count is causing great stuttering. I've tried to disable V-sync as some say this may cause stuttering, but it doesn't work for me)
While I was wandering inside Hall of Heroes and Safehouse, stuttering would happen when turning around. Opened up the enb panel, I noticed that the draw calls count could rapidly jump to 7000 for a second, and the stuttering occurs. So I opened up the Creation Kit and did some little work around about the occlusion plane. The outcome is pretty satisfying, almost all stuttering are gone (can still experience one), so I'd like to share with you guys who might have the problem. Those who have better rig than me (Mine's i3 9100f + GTX 1650 S) or haven't experience something like this might not need this. ( Won't hurt to try though, maybe you'll need this when tons of stuff exhibited in the late game)
Installation
Only one plugin, install with your mod organizer or manually extract the esp to your data folder.
The plugin is esl-flagged so it would not take up your 255 limit.
Requirements
Latest Legacy of the Dragonborn SSE of course.
Uninstallation
Uninstall by your mod organizer or delete the LOTD Stuttering Begone.esp manually.The mod only
A performance patch for Legacy of the Dragonborn that tweaks and adds occlusion planes to stop stuttering in the Hall of Heroes and Safehouse caused by rapid draw call changes. Essential for players experiencing lag in those areas, with 561 endorsements and last updated in 2020.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix with 561 endorsements and over 18k downloads.
- Directly addresses a common stuttering issue in two key museum locations.
- Lightweight patch that doesn't alter gameplay or visuals.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020, so it may not be compatible with the latest version of Legacy of the Dragonborn.
- Only fixes stuttering in Hall of Heroes and Safehouse; other areas may still have performance issues.
- Requires the base mod, so it's useless without Legacy of the Dragonborn installed.
For Legacy of the Dragonborn players who experience stuttering when exploring the Hall of Heroes or Safehouse. If you don't have performance issues in those areas, you don't need this patch. Skip if you're not using the mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to keep your load order clean.
- Place this patch after Legacy of the Dragonborn in your load order to ensure it overwrites correctly.
- If you still see stuttering, check that you have the latest version of the base mod, as this patch is from 2020.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- 103Sakamoto
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 18,711
- Endorsements
- 561
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 8/17/2020
- Updated
- 8/19/2020
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