Elsweyr the Deserts of Anequina
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #1 of 33 New Lands mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
ELSWEYR, THE DESERTS OF ANEQUINA
An across-the-border landscape and cities expansion
Elsweyr Anequina was first released 10 years ago in June 2009! This is the original upload with the latest version attached (Mar 2014). This page also includes many long lost support files which I had thought lost for good. Zaldiir "the Kvatch guy" who is moderator on Nexus encouraged me to reactivate my old account after 7 years and I rediscovered this page. :)
The main download site for the mod is Arthmoor's AFK Mods site which has all the latest support files and patches:
https://www.afkmods.com/index.php?/files/file/2170-elsweyr-anequina/
The description below is years out of date. I've kept it as a "flash back". See the AFK Mods site for the current one.
If you wish to contact me do so via the AFK website as my PM is disabled here.
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2014 VERSION & DEPENDENT MODS
The Unofficial Elsweyr Anequina Patch listed under "Mods requiring this file" is incompatible with the 2014 version of the mod. The contents of that patch were reviewed and mostly incorporated in the 2014 version.
The Elsweyr-Valenwood Improved patch on the AFK Mods site is incompatible with the 2010 version of Elsweyr Anequina as it includes and requires a unique version of the ElsweyrAnequina.esp (2014 version).
There is patch to make the Elsweyr City Extension mod compatible with the 2014 version (see the AFK Mods site in Mirrors).
If mesh or texture replacement mods don't work use OBMM's Archive Invalidation function. This OBMM tool makes sure that loose replacement files override the ones packed in the bsa archives.
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To install just extract the single download file to your Oblivion/Data/ folder. You also need to disable the game's borders (see instructions below).
The landscape will look a lot better if you run the utility TES4LODGen after installing it. This will add all the new cities and trees to distant view as shown in the screenshots.
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High beyond the hills of the Niben lies the great desert plateau of central Elsweyr. From sandy desert wastes to rocky, red badlands, from grassy savannah to jungle coast, the lands of Anequina beckon.
This new region, spanning the section of Elsweyr between Skingrad and Leyawiin, includes four new landscapes (desert to jungle), four new towns, several villages, Khajiit sub-races, a couple of dozen small quests, three small player homes and a monster-filled wilderness to explore.
The deserts and badl
Elsweyr the Deserts of Anequina is a New Lands mod that adds the province of Elsweyr, featuring diverse environments from sandy deserts to jungle coasts. With over 3,400 endorsements and 446k downloads, it's a popular expansion for Skyrim players seeking new exploration.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (3,479 endorsements) — this is a well-loved expansion.
- Massive download count (446k) shows it's been tried and tested by tons of players.
- Varied biomes mean you're not just getting endless sand — there's savannah and jungle to explore.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019 — might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- No explicit requirements listed — you may need to check for dependencies like SKSE or other mods.
For Skyrim explorers who've exhausted vanilla Tamriel and crave new lands to discover. If you love lore-friendly expansions with diverse environments, this is a must-try. Skip if you want gameplay overhauls — this is purely about new territory.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage load order — this mod is large and needs proper sorting.
- Check for patches if you use other New Lands mods or major overhauls to avoid conflicts.
- Since it's from 2019, test early in your playthrough to ensure stability with your current mod setup.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Iliana
- Version
- 3
- Downloads
- 446,522
- Endorsements
- 3,479
- Category
- New Lands
- Created
- 6/9/2009
- Updated
- 6/28/2019
🔗 Required By 3 Mods
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