TB's Better Ferns
⚪ 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #287 of 434 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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FAQ
Does this mod fill up a .esp slot?
No, it replaces the meshes/textures only while supplying its own texture paths for the changed models so as not to conflict with any other mods for any new textures
Where should this be placed in my load order?
Above any other mods - textures for Nif models will not interfere with any other textures as they have their own private directory
What ENB are you using?
Rudy ENB and I heavily recommend Quality cubemaps as It heavily improves the metal's reflections
What are Optimised versions?
Optimised versions have ½ res normal maps, ½ res roughness maps and ¼ res parallax maps (if parallax maps are included)
Texture/Nif making process
Textures have to be converted from PBR to the Skyrim Engine (Gamebryo) using my own custom method if you have any questions or queries about how this then feel free to message me about your question(s).
Copyright
Fonts used in screenshots - Open Sans - Licence Apache License, Version 2. 0
Contains assets from polyhaven.com, licensed under CC0 1. 0 Universal.
TB's Better Ferns replaces Skyrim's ferns with 4 unique models, featuring up to 8K textures and high-poly meshes. A popular visual upgrade with over 1,500 endorsements, ideal for players seeking enhanced flora detail.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,545 endorsements and over 300k downloads
- Crisp 8K textures make ferns pop in screenshots
- High-poly meshes add realistic depth to flora
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates
- High-res textures can strain lower-end GPUs
- Only affects ferns, so visual impact is limited to specific areas
For Skyrim players who want to enhance the game's flora without overhauling everything. Perfect for screenshot enthusiasts and modders building a realistic landscape. Skip if you're on a low-end PC or prefer gameplay changes over visuals.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this replacer easily.
- If you experience performance issues, consider using a lower-resolution texture pack or ENB preset.
- Place this mod after other flora mods in your load order to ensure it takes effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- The Blender Animator
- Version
- 1.0.2
- Downloads
- 308,263
- Endorsements
- 1,545
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 8/7/2022
- Updated
- 8/8/2022
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