Pleasing Polygon Increase - High Hrothgar Braziers
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #74 of 174 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The twelve sided braziers, found in High Hrothgar, recently caught my eye... in a bad way. So I decided to double their polygon count for a rounder smoother look and also adjust their texture UVs to have them look higher definition.
Compatibility:
This mod replaces only mesh files, no plugin/ESP included. No textures are included in the download, your own load order will determine the actual textures used.
A version that incorporates the mesh adjustments made by Enhanced Lights and FX was kindly provided by Xtudo. Use this version if you also use ELFX and let it overwrite the ELFX meshes.
Special thanks you to Xtudo for their work and generosity in sharing the files.
Installation:
Use your preferred mod manager to install as per normal.
Use only one Main File.
Give my files priority when prompted.
Enhanced Lights and FX by anamorfus (Special thanks to Anamorfus for granting me permission to use his meshes in the ELFX Patch)
Xtudo for creating the ELFX version / patch
Static Mesh Improvement Mod - SMIM by Brumbek
Blender by The Blender Foundation
NifSkope by Alphax, m4444x, tazpn, wz, Shon, amorilia
A high-polygon rework of the braziers and light holders in High Hrothgar, replacing the original low-poly models with more detailed versions. A niche cosmetic mod for Skyrim players who want improved visual fidelity in that specific location, with 321 endorsements and 7,170 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 321 endorsements and over 7k downloads, so it's got a solid track record.
- Directly improves the look of High Hrothgar's braziers, making them more detailed and less blocky.
- Simple cosmetic upgrade that doesn't mess with gameplay or require a ton of patches.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects High Hrothgar, so if you're looking for a global overhaul, this won't cut it.
- High-poly models can hit performance on lower-end rigs, especially if you're already running heavy texture mods.
- Compatibility risk with other mods that alter High Hrothgar's meshes or lighting—you might need to load order it carefully.
For Skyrim players who spend time in High Hrothgar and want those braziers to look sharper without a full overhaul. If you're a completionist who notices every detail, this is a nice touch. Skip if you want gameplay changes or if you're on a potato PC.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage load order easily.
- If you're using other mods that touch High Hrothgar, place this one after them in the load order to ensure the meshes overwrite correctly.
- Check your FPS in High Hrothgar after installing—if it dips, consider lowering shadow quality or disabling other high-poly mods in that area.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Pieter82
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 7,170
- Endorsements
- 321
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 10/25/2022
- Updated
- 1/19/2025
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