Traverse the Ulvenwald - 3.3 - Trees and Forests of Skyrim
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #431 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
- ANIMATIONS UPDATE -
IF YOUR TREES ARE FLAILING LIKE CRAZY ITS A MOD CONFLICT - LIKELY CULPRIT IS SKYRIM IS WINDY
Trees are now fully animated and blow with the wind, for some the animations are more noticeable and others they are much more subtle, so if you see some trees standing still, don't worry, that's supposed to happen.
Huge thanks to Ylikollikas for making this possible, he made the animations for all of my trees.
- OVERVIEW -
I made this tree replacer to give Skyrim's forests a lore friendly yet believable and realistic European forest feel. I will continue to make more models and update this mod. The trees are inspired by European woodland namely from the British Isles and Scandinavia.
04/03/25 - This mods DP no longer goes towards charity, as I need the profit from it to help financially support myself. Thank you to everyone who has supported the mod over the years though!
My mod adds over 370 new unique tree models to the game, including various shrubs/bushes. It features species such as pine, spruce, birch, oak and many more!
Making this mod has been a lot of work over the years, so if you enjoy the mod please remember to endorse, It lets me know I'm doing things right and keeps me motivated to keep creating!
Technical
-Textures for trees range from 2k-4k. Most are 2k.
-Average Triangle count of about 13-15k, with some unique trees being much higher.
-Due to the textures and triangle count I would recommend a medium - high end system for this mod, but if you run the game without an ENB you could probably use them on a low end system too. , the collision is a bit cooked up but it shouldn't be too much of a bother - in the words of almighty Todd - "it just works".
- 3D LODS - (NOT A REQUIREMENT - ONLY A LUXURY)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/107214?tab=description
(DOES NOT WORK WITH 3. 3)
to install with 3. 3, run dyndolod with older version (3. 2. 1) then replace 3. 2. 1 with 3. 3 in your MO
- CHANGELOG -
NEW 2k VERSION
Updates:
-fixed some floaters
-fixed landscape bugs
-overhauled reach
-overhauled marsh
-new oak models
-major changes to falkreath and new additions
-changed birch and pine textures
-new snow pines
Traverse the Ulvenwald is a comprehensive flora overhaul for Skyrim, adding over 370 new unique tree models and fully animating them with wind effects. It's a must-have for players seeking a more immersive and varied forest environment, with a strong community following (9,976 endorsements).
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive visual upgrade with 370+ new tree models—forests feel alive and varied.
- Wind animations on trees add a layer of immersion you didn't know you needed.
- Huge community trust: nearly 10k endorsements and 1.3M downloads speak for themselves.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in November 2023—may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim patches or other flora mods.
- Performance impact on lower-end systems due to the sheer number of new models and animations.
- No explicit compatibility notes for popular mods like Dyndolod or other tree overhauls—you'll need to test.
For Skyrim players who want a dramatic visual refresh of the game's forests without overhauling gameplay. Perfect for modders who love exploring and taking screenshots. Skip if you're on a potato PC or prefer vanilla tree aesthetics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage load order easily.
- If you use Dyndolod, regenerate your LODs after installing to avoid distant tree pop-in.
- Check for patches if you use other flora mods like Skyrim Flora Overhaul to prevent conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Wigfrid
- Version
- 3.3.2
- Downloads
- 1,262,812
- Endorsements
- 9,976
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 11/3/2021
- Updated
- 11/21/2023
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