Darkend
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 10 New Lands mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
JKrojmal - World concept, Level designer. FrankFamily - Weapon modeler, scripter. Teabag86 - Quality Assurance Specialist. Nazenn - Quality Assurance Specialist.
- Special thanks -
DDproductions83 for the Demon's Souls style Fog gates for the boss rooms.
- Mod Description -
Travel to the new island of Phalos, explore detailed environments, fight new enemies and discover an Ancient set of weapons of incredible power. No quest, no holding hand.
- How to start -
Travel to Voyager's end, the final resting place of a foreign ship, wrecked long ago on the Sea of Ghost, Northwest of Winterhold.
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- Performance -
My Rig: Asus P8B75-M/CSM Motherboard, Intel I7 2600 @ 3. 4 GHz 8 Gb RAM, NVidia GTX 980 TI 6 Gb, running alongside Somber 3 ENB + 1024 Textures and I get 55 FPS average.
- Installation -
Use NMM to install, simply double-click the mod in the "Mods" tab of NMM after it has finished downloading or Download manually and open the .rar file. Place the DATA folder into your SKYRIM folder, click "yes" to merge folders. Activate the mod through your preferred launcher by ticking the checkbox next to the esp.
- Requirements -
Skyrim up to date Dawnguard DLC
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Darkend is a New Lands mod for Skyrim that adds the island of Phalos, featuring detailed environments, new enemies, and an ancient weapon set. Inspired by Demon's Souls and Dark Souls, it offers a challenging, exploration-driven experience without quest markers or hand-holding. With over 13,000 endorsements and 315,000 downloads, it's a well-established addition for players seeking a Souls-like challenge.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 13,221 endorsements and 315,574 downloads
- Souls-like design means real challenge and exploration, not hand-fed quests
- Adds a whole new landmass, not just a dungeon or two
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
- No quest markers or guidance, which can be frustrating if you prefer structured content
- Requires manual installation and load order management, which might be tricky for modding newbies
For Skyrim players who crave a Dark Souls-style challenge and love exploring handcrafted worlds without quest markers. If you're a completionist who enjoys uncovering secrets and fighting tough enemies, this is right up your alley. Skip if you prefer guided quests or are looking for a quick, casual addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle installation and load order easily.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your Skyrim version (Special Edition or Legendary) before installing, as it's old.
- Expect to die a lot—bring your best gear and be ready for tough fights.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- JKrojmal
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 315,574
- Endorsements
- 13,221
- Category
- New Lands
- Created
- 9/18/2015
- Updated
- 7/17/2016
🔗 Required By 5 Mods
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
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