STLM 2.1 Enhancement Reshade and Extreme Graphics Settings Tier

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,883 endorsements) 📥 61,544 downloads 📌 v1.7 📅 1/14/2016
⚪ Last updated 2016

By fnexus · ReShade Preset

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/7/2016 📅 Created: 1/14/2016
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🧩 Script Merger — Witcher Script Merger Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Community Patch - Base Download ↗
3📦 STLM (Superior Tactical Lighting Mod) Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #8 of 74 ReShade Preset mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Reshade for Super Turbo Lighting Mod 2. 1.  This is meant to enhance STLM, not completely change the way it looks.  Check images tab for larger screenshots of the images below.

Thanks to UltimateImmersion for the video:

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Color Correction, removes yellow tint without adding a visible blue (or any color) tint like most other reshades, and much more (see below)

Darker Nights

Better Interiors

2 Stage Bloom and Sharpening

Darker Shadows

Contains the following:

Color correction. Adjustments to contrast, saturation,  lutcolor, exposure, gamma and a myriad of other things.  Darker dark tones.  This has the effect of making nights slightly darker (they are too bright in STLM), as well as darker shadows and interiors.  Gets rid of the washed out look by STLM and adds more depth.  Also gets rid of yellow tint without adding a visible blue (or any color) tint like most other reshades.

2 Stage Bloom.  For midtones, there's a subtle bloom.  For bright light, a second, higher intensity bloom activates as well.

Luma Sharpening

Film Grain, though subtle.

DoF.  This is off by default.  To enable it, open McFX.cfg with a text editor and change the 0 into a 1 in the line : "#define USE_DEPTHOFFIELD 0 // //". Some people don't like DoF so I have it off by default but its subtle compared to other reshades so very playable.  If you enable it you can toggle it in game on and off with the "/" key (next to numlock).

Lensflare.  This is off by default.  To enable it, open GemFX,cfg with a text editor and change the 0 into a 1 in the line: "#define USE_GAUSSIAN_ANAMFLARE 0" It works well for certain areas but not others (like bright snow in Skellige) so i have it off by default.

The "scroll lock" key will toggle the Reshade on and off.

Optional Graphics Menu Extreme Settings Tier

In the optional section, I've included my rendering.xml file.  This adds a tier beyond Ultra in your graphics menu called Extreme.  It does not change any of the settings for the lower tiers (low, normal, high, ultra), just adds a tier beyond ultra for those with a rig that handle it.

Check out the grass density and foliage distance with both settings on Extreme:

You can also add the following to your user.settings file to force the game to load better textures:

UseMipRefiner=true

Make sure to calibrate y

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A ReShade preset designed for STLM (Superior Tactical Lighting Mod) that enhances visuals and offers optional graphics settings beyond Ultra. With 1,883 endorsements and 61,544 downloads, it's a popular choice for Skyrim players seeking a quick visual upgrade, though it hasn't been updated since 2016.

✨ Key Features

ReShade preset specifically for STLM (Superior Tactical Lighting Mod)
Optional graphics settings that go beyond the Ultra preset
Over 61,000 downloads and nearly 1,900 endorsements from the community

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,883 endorsements and 61k downloads—clearly a lot of people trust this preset
  • Gives you that extra visual punch beyond Ultra settings without having to fiddle with ENB
  • Designed for STLM, so if you're already using that lighting mod, this is a natural fit

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2016—might not play nice with newer Skyrim versions or mod setups
  • Requires STLM to be installed first, so it's not a standalone visual overhaul
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who already use STLM and want a quick, community-tested ReShade preset to boost visuals beyond Ultra. Skip if you're not using STLM or if you prefer modern, actively maintained graphics mods.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure STLM is installed and working before adding this preset, as it's built specifically for that lighting mod.
  • If you're using a mod manager, consider installing the preset manually to avoid conflicts with other ReShade presets.
  • Since the mod is old, test it on a clean save or in a new game to ensure it doesn't cause crashes with your current setup.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Witcher 3 Mods
Author
fnexus
Version
1.7
Downloads
61,544
Endorsements
1,883
Category
ReShade Preset
Created
1/14/2016
Updated
2/7/2016

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