Lair of the Hydra
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #20 of 20 Dungeons - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
CHANGED NAME TO LAIR OF THE EXILE but due to version hassle and disapearing items I can\'t officialy change the name. Added info to the \"Datafiles\" window so you can see which version of the mod you got installed V2. 6 Buffed up magic users to make the Armor sets more viable V. 2. 5 Lower health uppdate, I lowerd the health of most encounters to make the fights a bit less time consuming and more hack and slashy =). I do hope they still kill you over and over again. V. 2. 4 Uppdated Fatigue of all the enemies so it\'s more balanced for Hand to Hand combatants 2. 3 Important uppdate. The \"lore\" is completely changed. There is no longer a Hydra residing in the cave. The monster now living there is a Deformed Dragon in exile. The Exile was pushed away by his father Sarlatz the Wingless due to his hideous apearance. Nothing but the Looks and spells of the creature has been changed, he should be just as hard as the hydra and he drops the same loot. The reason for this uppdate is completely lore based. 2. 2 BIG uppdate. Added more about twice as much content. \"People in Leyawin have spotted a ship comming in into topal bay, but not seen it go up the river, it must have laid anchor somewhere else\" \"SPOILERS\" Added a pirate hideout, the pirates here along with their Captain should pose the same challange as the Hydra, they have the same loot table as the hydra. The reason for this uppdate was that it was harder to get a full set of Might then it was to get a full set of Wrath, due to the Hydra beeing the only drop source. Now the mod contain several Drop sources. Enjoy- 2. 1 Removed an obstacle that made killing the Hydra very easy for ranged fighters. 2. 0, name change to prevent people from losing progress. From now on the mods will be named 2. 0 Final no matter how many uppdates there will be. 1. 6 Did some balance changes. 1. 5 Corrected a few spelling errors. Minor uppdate 1. 4 I\'ve alterd the Hydra slightly, so that it\'s more challanging. I\'ve also alterd the Class sets slightly and some other items. 1. 3 The Hydra would sometimes drop one pair of Unenchanted Enigma Boots, and one Unenchanted Enigma Robe, This problem is now fixed. Allong wit hadded restistance to the hydra and a more powerfull Barrier spell. 1. 2 The Conflicts where still there in 1. 1 but are now completely gone thanks to Malifrax and his infinite wisdom =) 1. 1 Greatly increased the drop chance of unique items from the Hydra, The Hydra now always drops one unique item from a list of many many items, including the Tier 2 set items which no longer drops from the Vampires and dremoras and Liches, so this mod no longer conflicts with any other mod. This mod is the perfect mod for the heroes of Tamreil who find themselves without challange. -Rumor has it that a huge beast lives in a small ruin in the marshland of southeastern Cyrodil. Also in this mod is one complete set of armor for each archtype of character, Warrior, Assassin/Rogue
Lair of the Hydra is a dungeon mod for Oblivion, last updated in 2008. It adds a new dungeon and buffs magic in version 2.6. The author notes a name change to 'Lair of the Exile' but couldn't officially rename due to version issues. With 233 endorsements, it's a niche mod for players seeking new dungeon content.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Decent community support with 233 endorsements and over 13k downloads
- Buffed magic in v2.6 could make the dungeon more interesting for mage builds
- Version info in Datafiles is a nice touch for tracking your install
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008 — likely outdated and may have compatibility issues with current Oblivion setups
- Author mentions disappearing items and version hassle, so expect some instability
For Oblivion players who want a new dungeon to explore and don't mind old mods with quirks. If you're a mage, the buffed magic might add some fun. Skip if you need polished, well-documented content or play on a modern setup where old mods might break.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2008, make sure to check if it's compatible with your Oblivion version and any mod managers you use.
- The author mentions disappearing items — save before entering the dungeon to avoid losing gear.
- If you're using a mod manager, you can preview the mod's files before installing to see what you're getting.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Vibliribland
- Version
- 2.6Final
- Downloads
- 13,571
- Endorsements
- 233
- Category
- Dungeons - New
- Created
- 5/24/2006
- Updated
- 1/7/2008
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