Shadow Boost
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #58 of 81 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
SKSE plugin which dynamically adjusts shadow and view distance to boost performance. Supports SE, AE and VR. Supports ENB and ReShade.
Shadow Boost is an SKSE plugin that dynamically adjusts shadow and view distances to improve performance in Skyrim Special Edition, Anniversary Edition, and VR. It supports ENB and ReShade, making it a versatile tool for players seeking smoother gameplay without sacrificing visual quality.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 8,110 endorsements and 1.6 million downloads.
- Works across SE, AE, and VR—covers all modern Skyrim versions.
- Plays nice with ENB and ReShade, so you don't have to ditch your visual mods.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2023—might not be fully compatible with the latest game patches.
- Requires SKSE, so you need to set that up first if you haven't already.
- No detailed instructions in the description—you'll need to know how to install SKSE plugins.
For Skyrim players who want better performance without losing shadow quality, especially on mid-range PCs. Also great for VR users who need every frame they can get. Skip if you're on the original Skyrim or don't use SKSE.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you install SKSE first and launch the game through skse_loader.exe, not the default launcher.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the plugin file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Test the mod in a heavy area like Riften or a forest to see the performance difference before tweaking settings.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- doodlum
- Version
- 1.3.0
- Downloads
- 1,612,046
- Endorsements
- 8,110
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 8/11/2022
- Updated
- 1/18/2023
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