Mantis LOD Editor - Professional Edition v8.2 (11 Apr 2026) is a complete mesh simplification solution for Unity, offering an editor extension, batch generator, command-line utility, standalone app, and progressive mesh runtime. It enables users to generate high-quality LODs with extremely low triangle counts, ideal for mobile games. The tool supports Unity 2019.4.39 or higher, including version 2019.4.39f1 and newer. It runs on Windows x86_64, Linux, and macOS. The solution features advanced progressive mesh technology, which automatically generates LODs without manual intervention, ensuring consistent results across all platforms. Generated progressive meshes support all platforms, enabling "make once, run anywhere." Key features include:
- Source code provided for customization
- Support for both static and skinned meshes
- Automatic protection of UV and material boundaries
- Smart handling of open boundaries by merging smooth areas
- Preservation of all blend shapes
- Processing speed of 50,000 triangles per second
- Real-time preview of final LOD effects
- Ability to simplify large 3D models via the standalone app
- Batch processing of hundreds of models using shell scripts via the command-line tool
- Support for vertex color map (Red channel) as a detail map for precise control over detail distribution
- Progressive mesh runtime compatible with XR platforms
2026-04-11 00:00:00-update version:Mantis LOD Editor - Professional Edition v8.2 (11 Apr 2026)