Realistic HD Tree LOD Textures
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #17 of 63 Environmental mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
NEW: Added a light version, for those who do not use ENB's or the dark version is too dark
Hello everyone
This is my first mod, a simple texture replacer; that I hope will assist some people in making their tree LOD's a little less ugly.
I recommend using this mod with Enhanced Vanilla Trees, as it makes the Tree to LOD transitions more seamless, because this mod was made specifically for it, and because these tree meshes look better than vanilla in my opinion.
(Although EVT is a Skyrim 2011 mod, it should still work as it only changes a few tree meshes)
This mod will however function perfectly fine without this mod installed.
Lastly, this mod is for the vanilla skyrim trees, not SFO or any other tree texture/mesh replacer.
Again, SFO will function just fine with this mod installed correctly after, but the tree lod's will not match up with the HD SFO meshes and textures, obviously.
INSTALLATION
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]Install this mod - Place it at the bottom of your priorities list so that it overwrites other tree/landscape mods
DYNDOLOD
If you use Dyndolod, place this mod AFTER Dyndolod in the priorities list.
If you install Dyndolod after installing this mod, place Dyndolod before this mod in the priorities list, so this mod overwrites Dyndolod's tree textures, or simply uncheck the box in settings so that it doesn't create the tree lod's in the first place
This will work with all ENB's, however results may vary depending on the brightness of the ENB.
In the screenshots I used Dahaka's ENB, a relatively bright ENB.
I have decreased the brightness on the textures so that they work well with Vanilla, but aren't a bright damning eyesore when you use an ENB.
If you use an ENB which is brighter than Dahaka's ENB you can manually lower the brightness of the textures by editing Tamrieltreelod.dds in Paint.net, or whatever software you desire and simply selecting the entire image, lowering the brightness (Not contrast, they are not the same lol) and saving.
Ialso used Kinematic ENB Southern Light in the above screenshots
Thanks to S. Silin (Ikari) for this mod spotlight
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Realistic HD Tree LOD Textures is a visual enhancement mod for Skyrim that replaces the default tree LODs with high-definition versions, aiming to improve distant tree appearance. It has 2,716 endorsements and 124,826 downloads, last updated in December 2016. This mod is for players who want better tree visuals without overhauling the entire game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,716 endorsements and 124,826 downloads.
- Directly improves distant tree visuals, a common complaint in vanilla Skyrim.
- Lightweight texture mod, likely minimal performance impact.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so may not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Only affects tree LODs, so other distant objects remain unchanged.
- Potential conflicts with other tree overhaul mods that alter LODs.
For Skyrim players who want better-looking distant trees without a full visual overhaul. If you're using a tree mod like SFO or Enhanced Vanilla Trees, check compatibility. Skip if you want comprehensive environmental improvements.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage the mod easily.
- If you use other tree mods, place this mod after them in your load order to ensure it takes effect.
- Check the mod's forum for any compatibility notes with popular tree overhauls.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Mrjohnson
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 124,826
- Endorsements
- 2,716
- Category
- Environmental
- Created
- 12/15/2016
- Updated
- 12/15/2016
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