I’ve found out sometime ago that NPC model quality is controlled by “Character Model Limit” graphics setting. It’s abit ridiculous in my opinion, as PvE quality is lower just because quality is affected by the option that reduces the number of models shown and no other option affect this.
This seems to also result in “monsters with no models” in some occasions, along with invisible “power” attacks.
Ghostly effects for example, found them missing since the “character culling” was removed, until sometime later discovered how to restore the quality.
I’m a casual PvE adventurer, I enjoy combat, adventure and helping, but not farming.
I rarely do PvP or Hard PvE, unless it’s organized.