No More Bloom and HDR Redux
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #23 of 39 Environmental mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I tried all the available mods -- dynamic and lethargic -- to disable the bloom effects and HDR eye adaptation without using ENB.
The best one in my game seems to be No More HDR (Eye Adaption) Or Bloom by RedxYeti.
Unfortunately, for some reason that mod doesn't forward the color and contrast changes from Update.esm and, despite comments pointing that out, looks like the author doesn't care.
I remade it using the original settings but with the Update.esm changes forwarded and I'm sharing for those who might still be interested in that mod but aren't familiar with editing.
That's all, folks.
A remake of 'No More HDR (Eye Adaption) Or Bloom' that removes HDR eye adaptation and bloom effects from Skyrim. It's an ESP-FE plugin, meaning it won't take up a plugin slot. With 253 endorsements and over 21,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players who want a more natural, less washed-out look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 253 endorsements and 21k downloads
- ESP-FE means it's light on your load order
- Gives you a cleaner, more natural image without the glare
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates
- Removing bloom and HDR can make some areas look flat or too dark
- Compatibility risk with other visual overhaul mods that rely on those effects
For Skyrim players who find the default bloom and eye adaptation too intense or washed out. If you're into realistic or gritty visuals and don't mind a bit of tweaking, this is for you. Skip if you love the cinematic glow of vanilla or use ENBs that already handle these effects.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an ESP-FE, you can just drop it into your mod manager and enable it—no need to worry about load order conflicts.
- If you use an ENB, you might want to disable its own bloom and adaptation to avoid double effects.
- Test in a bright area like Whiterun at noon to see the difference immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- tarlazo
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 21,517
- Endorsements
- 253
- Category
- Environmental
- Created
- 12/13/2021
- Updated
- 12/13/2021
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