Spiky Grass Mesh Improvements
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #365 of 401 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The very low poly "seed heads" of the spiky grass plants caught my eye and I just had to do something about it. I've doubled the polygon count of the "heads" only to have them appear more rounded but left the rest of the mesh at the same polygon count for performance sake. I did make various adjustments to the leaves though to fix clipping and bad placement issues existing in the vanilla mesh.
Compatibility:
This mod replaces only the mesh files, no plugin/ESP included. No textures are included in the download, your own load order will determine the actual textures used.
"Optional Files" section has a version at 75% size of vanilla for my fellow VR players who prefer their objects scaled smaller.
This matches the size of the plants in my other mod Less Noticeable Dead Shrubs and Thickets
Simply overwrite Less Noticeable Dead Shrubs and Thickets if prompted.
The optional file "Spiky Grass Improved Mesh _ 3D Trees and Plants Version" is for use with the mod Skyrim 3D Trees and Plants. This will replace the 3D Trees and Plants versions of the Spiky Grass meshes with the ones included in this mod. Intended for persons who prefer the improved vanilla mesh over the 3D Trees and Plants one.
Special thanks to mpjbay for both informing me of the need for this version and supplying me with the ready made patch files for publishing.
Installation:
Use your preferred mod manager to install as per normal. Give priority to my mod if prompted.
mpjbay for Spiky Grass Improved Mesh 3D Trees and Plants Version
mathy79 for Skyrim 3D Trees and Plants
Blender by The Blender Foundation
NifSkope by Alphax, m4444x, tazpn, wz, Shon, amorilia
Spiky Grass Mesh Improvements is a mesh-only replacer that enhances the appearance of Spiky Grass plants in Skyrim. It requires no plugin or ESP, making it a lightweight, compatible mod. With 530 endorsements and over 152k downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking visual improvements without gameplay changes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 530 endorsements and over 152k downloads
- Mesh-only means no plugin conflicts, safe to add to any load order
- Simple drop-in install, no extra steps needed
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Spiky Grass, so visual impact is limited to that plant
- Last updated in 2022, so may not be actively maintained
- Potential visual inconsistency if other grass mods alter the same plants
For Skyrim players who want a subtle visual upgrade to Spiky Grass without messing with plugins. If you're a modder or a completionist looking to polish every detail, this is a quick win. Skip if you want broader grass overhauls or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's mesh-only, you can safely install it with a mod manager or manually drop the files into your Data folder.
- If you use other grass mods, load this one after them to ensure its meshes take priority.
- Check the mod page for any optional files or compatibility notes before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Pieter82
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 152,181
- Endorsements
- 530
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 11/20/2022
- Updated
- 12/26/2022
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