Raytraced Ambient Occlusion without raytraced Soft Shadows plus 8k shadows
Elden Ring — Mods & Enhancements
This mod for Fallout 4 disables raytraced soft shadows while keeping raytraced ambient occlusion, and adds 8k shadow resolution. It's a performance-focused tweak for players who want better AO without the cost of ray-traced shadows. With 112 endorsements and 5,260 downloads, it's a niche utility for visual modders.
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Downloads: 5,260 | Endorsements: 112💡 Notes
By BostonAirportNavmeshFix | v1 | 112 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Make sure you have raytracing enabled in your Fallout 4 settings, otherwise this mod won't do anything.
If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, you can install this as a regular mod — just drop the files into the mod folder.
Check your GPU's VRAM — 8k shadows can be heavy, so monitor performance in dense areas like downtown Boston.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Keeps the visual benefit of raytraced AO while removing the performance hit of raytraced shadows
- 8k shadows give crisp, high-detail shadows that look great in screenshots
- Lightweight mod with 112 endorsements and 5,260 downloads — community tested
👎 Cons
- No install instructions provided by the author — you'll need to know how to drop files into your Data folder
- Last updated January 2024 — may not be compatible with the latest Fallout 4 patches or next-gen update
- Only affects shadow and AO settings — if you want other visual tweaks, this won't help
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