No grass in Cities
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #13 of 30 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This disables grass while inside cities and will improve performance (interior only i.e. load door cities, Does not work with Open Cities).
Performance benefit depends on your grass density and draw distance.
Riften will likely see the largest fps boost, the others only likely to see change with extreme draw distance or with certain grass mods.
Flag added to:
Riften
Windhelm
Solitude
Markarth
Load very low in your Load order maybe even last... or better i recommend adding the no grass flag(s) into your master patch/bashed patch or what ever you have loading last and just not use this plugin at all.
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No grass in Cities is a simple performance mod for Skyrim Special Edition that removes grass rendering within city limits to boost FPS. With 1,856 endorsements and 190,112 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking smoother performance in cities. Last updated in 2018, it remains a straightforward solution for grass-related stutters.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,856 endorsements and 190k downloads
- Simple one-file install, no dependencies
- Directly targets a common performance killer in cities
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so may not be compatible with newer Skyrim SE versions or mods
- Removes all grass in cities, which can make areas look barren
- Potential conflicts with mods that add grass or overhaul city exteriors
For Skyrim SE players who experience FPS drops in cities and want a quick, no-frills fix. If you're a perfectionist who wants lush city greenery, this mod will strip that away. Skip if you prefer visual enhancements over raw performance.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod at the bottom of your load order to ensure it overrides other grass mods.
- Test in Riften or Solitude, which are notoriously heavy on grass, to see the FPS difference.
- If you use a mod manager, enable the mod and check the in-game effect before committing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Code1k
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 190,112
- Endorsements
- 1,856
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 7/22/2018
- Updated
- 7/22/2018
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