Forbidden Vivarium

⭐ — (61 endorsements) 📥 2,004 downloads 📌 v0.1b 📅 2/25/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By XxCJAXxX · Creatures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/25/2023 📅 Created: 2/25/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
1🛠️ RE-UE4SS — RE-UE4SS (Unreal loader) Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #16 of 23 Creatures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

IMPORTANT: This mod modifies PhoenixShipData.sqlite - if you are using another mod that also does so such as the Alohomora Mod you will need to merge them using the Hogwarts Mod Merger.

Ever wanted to keep a giant spider like Hagrid? Maybe believed you could train a troll better than Alexandria? Well now you can! With Forbidden Vivarium you can capture most monsters found throughout the land using your nab-sack and store them in your vivarium! Careful, they bite!

Why? I thought it would be fun, with how many mods expand your ability to customize your Room of Requirement and Vivarium, I can see wanting to put a few monsters in here and there. Plus I think it'll be fun when HogWarp comes out. Or if you just ever wanted to RP a poacher?

Installation:

Just download the file and extract it to your C:\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Hogwarts Legacy\Phoenix\Content\Paks\~mods folder (or wherever your installation is.)

Bugs/Features to be aware of:

  • []Due to the nature of how the game handles Beasts, if you capture a monster that can respawn it will be flagged as a beast at that exact location every time until you release the monster into the wild. Creatures flagged as beasts cannot die.

    []Placing a monster into your vivarium will summon it into the space, warning: they are always hostile, just like as if you encountered them in the wild, don't worry they won't hurt any of your normal beasts.

    []There is a duplication bug if you choose to add the monster back to your inventory from the vivarium through any means OTHER than the nab-sack. (Personally I found this helpful if you just want a spawn any number of a given monster in your vivarium, however they will be unable to die as they are still flagged as beasts, if you capture them with the nab-sack again the count will properly update.)

    []If a monster is in your vivarium and you release it, it will become mortal again and can die, but will linger in the vivarium until killed or captured.

  • To release a monster from your vivarium, you will need to interact with a non-hostile beast in the same vivarium and use that menu to cycle to the monster you want to release (the camera will not track monsters in this interface, but descriptions and name will update)

    This is the first mod I have ever published to the Nexus, but I hope you enjoy it none the less :)

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Forbidden Vivarium lets you capture and store most monsters from the land, inspired by Hagrid's giant spider and Alexandria's troll. With 61 endorsements and 2,004 downloads, it's a niche creature-capture mod for Skyrim players who want to collect and keep monsters.

✨ Key Features

Capture most monsters found throughout the land
Store captured monsters in a vivarium
Inspired by Hagrid's giant spider and Alexandria's troll

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Unique concept for creature collectors
  • Decent download count (2,004) shows interest
  • Adds a new gameplay loop to Skyrim

⚠️ Cons

  • Low endorsement ratio (61) suggests mixed reception
  • Last updated in 2023 – may not be compatible with latest Skyrim version
  • No detailed instructions or feature list provided
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who enjoy creature collecting and want a Hagrid-style experience. If you're looking for a polished, well-documented mod, this might not be for you.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's comments section for any known issues or compatibility patches.
  • Make sure to save before capturing a monster to avoid glitches.
  • Use a mod manager to easily uninstall if it causes problems.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Hogwarts Legacy Mods
Author
XxCJAXxX
Version
0.1b
Downloads
2,004
Endorsements
61
Category
Creatures
Created
2/25/2023
Updated
2/25/2023

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