Better Dunmer Strongholds
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #22 of 174 Dungeons and Locations mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
-This replacement make the old dunmer's strongholds less empty and a little bit more dangerous.
-Adds some decors like awnings, containers, fire camp, some cultures,....
-News NPCs now lives in the exteriors of the strongholds.
-some new models and modification of originals that made the strongholds more strong.
-No Cheat items. It's lore friendly
- In option a textures pack is delivred for the strongholds.
-This mod is probably incompatibles with others mods that touches the exteriors of the Dunmers's stronghold like:
-Kogoruhn Expanded
-Marandus Rebuilt
-Andasreth Stronghold - dungeon and exterior overhaul
-Berandas Overhaul
It doesn't hit the interiors.
-It's compatible with MCA and The fire of Orcs.
-Compatible with Kogoruhn Ruins
-Compatible with Sheogorad - Groves of the North
For more compatibilities, there is now one .esp for each stronghold.
Better Dunmer Strongholds is a compact mod for Morrowind that replaces the old Dunmer strongholds to make them less empty and more dangerous. With 388 endorsements and over 66,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a bit more challenge and atmosphere in these locations.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 388 endorsements and 66k downloads
- Adds much-needed danger to otherwise empty strongholds
- Simple replacement—no complex setup
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—might have compatibility issues with latest Morrowind patches
- Only affects strongholds, not other locations
For Morrowind veterans who want to revisit strongholds with a fresh sense of threat. Also for explorers who find the original strongholds too barren. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly minimal changes or want overhauls that touch more than just strongholds.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install after any other mods that alter strongholds to avoid conflicts.
- Use a mod manager like Wrye Mash to keep your load order clean.
- If you use Morrowind Code Patch, test the strongholds early to ensure no crashes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Dallara1000
- Version
- V1.1
- Downloads
- 66,043
- Endorsements
- 388
- Category
- Dungeons and Locations
- Created
- 5/6/2021
- Updated
- 5/18/2021
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