Skyrim 3D Landscapes
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #256 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Skyrim 3D Landscapes - Next Generation Forests
An on going effort to expand the variety and quality of Skyrim Flora
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[]Unique Trees
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]Unique Plants[]Unique Waterplants
[]Unique Flowers
[]Dirtcliff Weeds
CONTENTIncludes more than 90 custom made vegetation models of all types planted by hand around the lands.
The first release (1. 0. 3) contains around 7600 records.
COMPATIBILITY
Incompatible: Waterplants (technically compatible but you may find waterplants overlapping each other) | Enhanced Landscapes
Compatible: All tree and flora mods but its created to run alongside the Skyrim 3D Trees and Plants
Highly recommended: Skyrim 3D Rocks | Blended Roads (the 'really' blended 3d meshes option)
INSTALLATIONInstall normally with NMM/Vortex or manually. Its recommended not to unpack the .bsa files.Can be installed or uninstalled any time during a playthrough.
PERFORMANCEIt should have no performance cost at all. Most of the assets used are perfectly optimized for the SSE engine and although some tree models are a bit on the high poly , they are planted sparingly where they wouldn't affect the frame rates.
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Skyrim 3D Landscapes Groundcovers
A pack of 2x2 landscape textures available in 1k, 2k and 4k.A new approach on the Skyrim Landscapes aiming to give distinguishable variety and a next gen consistent feeling between the biomes.
Includes 53 landscape textures (v1. 0. 6) and their corresponding normal maps.
DLC01 covered
DLC02 partially covered
Texture compression is DXT1 for non-alpha diffuse and DXT5 for alpha diffuse and normal maps.
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[]David Chumila for the wonderful photogrammetry trunk texture.
[]Quinn for all the help and support
[]Zilav for xEdit
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[]David Chumila for the wonderful photogrammetry trunk texture.
Skyrim 3D Landscapes by mathy79 is a popular flora expansion and landscape groundcover mod, with 23,391 endorsements and 1.8 million downloads. It enhances the visual richness of Skyrim's outdoor environments by adding detailed 3D groundcovers and flora variety. Last updated in May 2020, it remains a community favorite for players seeking more immersive landscapes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community approval (23,391 endorsements) — this is a must-have for many players.
- 1.8 million downloads prove it's a staple in the modding scene.
- Adds subtle but noticeable depth to landscapes, making forests and fields feel more alive.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or other mods.
- Description is vague — no specific details on which areas or how many groundcovers are changed.
- Requires careful load order and compatibility patches if you use other landscape overhauls.
For Skyrim players who want to enhance the natural beauty of the game world without overhauling the entire look. Perfect for those who enjoy immersive outdoor environments and are willing to manage load order. Skip if you prefer gameplay changes or are on a mod list that already includes comprehensive landscape overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage load order easily.
- Place this mod after other landscape texture mods in your load order to ensure its groundcovers take priority.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use mods like 'Skyrim Flora Overhaul' or 'Cathedral Landscapes' to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- mathy79
- Version
- 1.0.7
- Downloads
- 1,806,026
- Endorsements
- 23,391
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 6/28/2018
- Updated
- 5/31/2020
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