Grass on Steroids - a grass mod that gives FPS BOOST and Dense Grass

skyrim — Mods & Enhancements

Grass on Steroids is a Skyrim grass density enhancer that thickens grass while boosting FPS, a rare combo. With 35,967 endorsements and 1.1M downloads, it's a community favorite. Last updated in 2013, it remains popular for its performance-friendly dense grass.

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Syntax

Landscape Changes

Example

Downloads: 1,128,859 | Endorsements: 35,967

💡 Notes

By Skyrimaguas | v2.0b | 35,967 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Since it's an older mod, check if your Skyrim version is pre

Since it's an older mod, check if your Skyrim version is pre-Special Edition; if you're on SE/AE, you may need to use a conversion or find an updated version.

If you use a mod manager, install via NMM or MO2 to easily t

If you use a mod manager, install via NMM or MO2 to easily toggle it on/off and avoid conflicts with other grass mods.

Load order matters: place this mod after other landscape mod

Load order matters: place this mod after other landscape mods to ensure its density settings take effect.

🔧 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

Community favorite with 35,967 endorsements and 1.1M downloads.
Gives you dense grass without the usual FPS hit—actually boosts performance.
Simple concept, huge impact: makes Skyrim's landscapes feel wild and overgrown.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2013—may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or DLC.
No detailed installation instructions or compatibility notes provided.
Only affects grass density; doesn't change textures or meshes, so visual variety is limited.

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