Mihail's Ash Guardian - Cleaned Textures and Alt. Resolution Options
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #36 of 101 Creatures and Mounts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Mihail's original textures were in old BC3 compression and 4K.
I have cleaned the files of compression artifacts, and re-compressed in modern BC7 format. I have also downscaled the textures to provide different resolution options.
Requires the original mod
Performance Option for Potato PCs
Mipmaps and BC7 compression reduce VRAM usage, especially when the files are cleaned of compression artifacts.
For Potato PCs, I've uploaded a downscaled version where the diffuse texture files are larger than normal and environment map files, which are less visible in game. This reduces VRAM usage considerably while maintaining higher visual quality, using the Octagon config files posted on this mod, which I recommend using if you have a Potato PC.
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This mod cleans up the textures for Mihail's Ash Guardian creature, removing compression artifacts and compressing them in BC7 format. It offers 2K and Potato resolution options for performance flexibility. With 278 endorsements and over 215,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting better visuals or lower VRAM usage.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 278 endorsements and over 215k downloads
- BC7 compression gives better quality at same file size
- Potato option is a lifesaver for low-end rigs
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects textures, not meshes or gameplay
- Requires the original Mihail's Ash Guardian mod to work
- Potential conflicts with other texture overhauls for the same creature
For Skyrim players who use Mihail's Ash Guardian and want cleaner textures or need a performance-friendly option. If you're on a potato PC, the Potato resolution is a godsend. Skip if you don't use that creature mod or prefer a complete visual overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original Ash Guardian mod installed first, then overwrite its textures with this one.
- If you're using a mod manager, let this mod load after the original to ensure the cleaned textures take effect.
- For the Potato option, you'll see a noticeable drop in texture detail but a big FPS boost on low-end systems.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- MihailMods - XilaMonstrr
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 215,865
- Endorsements
- 278
- Category
- Creatures and Mounts
- Created
- 12/4/2022
- Updated
- 3/24/2023
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