Subdivide and Smooth - Soul Cairn Trees

⭐ ⭐ (125 endorsements) 📥 23,003 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 8/17/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By me · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/13/2025 📅 Created: 8/17/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #119 of 278 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Reworked models and textures for Soul Cairn trees and shrubs. Various bugfixes included. Optional 3D lods and extended LOD objects. MInimal compatibility issues. Less of an eyesore but true to the original models.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Subdivide and Smooth - Soul Cairn Trees reworks the models and textures for Soul Cairn trees and shrubs in Skyrim, including bugfixes and optional 3D LODs. It stays true to the original designs while reducing visual harshness. With 125 endorsements and 23,003 downloads, it's a niche but popular cosmetic improvement.

✨ Key Features

Reworked models and textures for Soul Cairn trees and shrubs.
Includes various bugfixes for the original assets.
Optional 3D LODs and extended LOD objects for better distant views.
Minimal compatibility issues with other mods.
Stays true to original models while improving visual quality.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 125 endorsements and over 23k downloads.
  • Fixes bugs in the original Soul Cairn trees, not just a visual overhaul.
  • Optional 3D LODs mean you can get better distant views without sacrificing performance.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only touches Soul Cairn trees and shrubs—if you wanted a broader landscape overhaul, this won't cover it.
  • The mod hasn't been updated since December 2025, so it might not be compatible with future Skyrim updates.
  • As a niche cosmetic mod, it may conflict with other mods that alter Soul Cairn flora, though the author claims minimal issues.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who spend time in the Soul Cairn and want those twisted trees to look less like an eyesore without straying from the original art style. If you're a completionist who wants every region polished, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a full landscape overhaul.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting other mods.
  • The optional 3D LODs are separate files—install them only if you have a decent GPU, as they can impact performance.
  • Load this mod after any other mods that affect Soul Cairn trees to ensure its changes take priority.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
me
Version
1.1
Downloads
23,003
Endorsements
125
Category
Models and Textures
Created
8/17/2025
Updated
12/13/2025

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