Better Docks
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #23 of 54 Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
At the Fishing Docks
People gather to work and pretend
Hard times come and the sea nothing sends
A deep blue ocean holding great mysteries
Where fishermans venture for the fish meeting
Should i blame such careless actions
While devouring theyre catch in discretion
Or should i stop being a worthless shadow
And go live by the meadow.
I believe God is holding something big for me
And i should go forth as a water stream.
By: Unknown Dock Worker.
Better Docks is a mod that brings more details to the docks of Skyrim and also Raven Rock's dock in Solstheim.
I always felt the docks were very empty for each city and there was nothing interesting to see there;
So i decided to mod them and try to bring a different feeling to the player, while keeping it lore friendly and simple.
There's dock workers in the vanilla Skyrim inside the east empire company wharehouse so i decided this mod could also add dock workers to the other docks as well.
Here's some information about them:
- []1º - The new npc's added have the generic name "Dock Worker" this is to avoid confusion, so that you know they belong to this mod.
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]2º - They all work or hang around the docks during the day and stay at the local inn during the night.[]3º - They all respawn.
[]4º - There's 2 dock workers in Dawnstar, 4 in Riften, and 5 in Solitude.
Compatibility
Any mod that alters the same area may be imcompatible.
Warning
I'm not responsible if anything bad happens to your game or computer.
Use this mod at your own will, and remember to back up your saved game files.
If you want my permission to edit this file or upload it in another site, send me a detailed message with your intentions first.
daofu (author of "Populated Cities" mod) for taking the time to add the npcs to my mod.
Better Docks is a visual overhaul for Skyrim's docks and Raven Rock in Solstheim, adding immersive details and life. With 3,887 endorsements and 188,634 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking enhanced coastal environments. Last updated in 2015, it remains a staple for classic Skyrim modding.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,887 endorsements and nearly 190k downloads—clearly a go-to for dock overhauls.
- Breathes new life into often-overlooked dock areas, making them feel more lived-in and detailed.
- Covers both Skyrim and Solstheim's Raven Rock, giving you more bang for your buck.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015—might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Purely cosmetic—if you're after gameplay changes, this isn't it.
For Skyrim players who want to spruce up the game's coastal areas without overhauling the whole world. If you're into immersion and visual polish, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for gameplay tweaks—this is all about looks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2.
- If you're using other mods that alter docks or Solstheim, check load order to avoid conflicts—place Better Docks after major overhauls.
- Make sure you have the Dragonborn DLC for the Raven Rock part to work.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- zebra0
- Version
- 1.7
- Downloads
- 188,634
- Endorsements
- 3,887
- Category
- Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets
- Created
- 3/31/2012
- Updated
- 1/31/2015
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