Deathwing inspired Alduin
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 7.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #48 of 93 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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A simple touch up/repaint giving Alduin a look inspired by World of Warcraft's, Deathwing. This mod is a replacer for Alduin. It changes Alduins texture to be slightly Deathwing-esque and his model has been edited to give the shader more of a Black Dragon look.
Installation:
Use Nexus Mod Manager
Extract the files of the archive to your Skyrim Data Folder
meshes/actors/alduin
textures/actors/alduin
This will overwrite the default Alduin. If you are using any other Alduin mod, this will replace it.
Uninstall Instructions:
Remove using Nexus Mod Manager
Simply delete the following files/folders:
meshes/actors/alduin
textures/actors/alduin
If for some reason the files do not work, cause crashes
or any other problems, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks and I hope you enjoy this Skyrim Mod!
PS. DO NOT UPLOAD THIS FILE ANYWHERE ELSE!
Please check out my other mods for Skyrim Special Edition
A simple repaint of Alduin inspired by World of Warcraft's Deathwing, giving the dragon a black and molten look. Popular with 2,238 endorsements, though last updated in 2013, so compatibility with current Skyrim versions is uncertain.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,238 endorsements and 31k downloads
- Gives Alduin a fresh, menacing look inspired by WoW's Deathwing
- Lightweight texture replacer—easy to install and remove
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013—may not be compatible with Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition without porting
- Only affects Alduin's appearance; no changes to stats or behavior
- Requires manual installation or mod manager; no FOMOD installer
For Skyrim players who want a visual overhaul of Alduin without changing gameplay. Perfect for WoW fans who want a Deathwing-inspired dragon. Skip if you're looking for new mechanics or quests.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, you may need to port the mod or find a compatible version—check the mod page for updates.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily enable/disable the texture replacer without messing up your Data folder.
- Make sure to load this mod after any other mods that alter Alduin's textures to ensure the Deathwing look takes priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- johnskyrim
- Version
- 3
- Downloads
- 31,357
- Endorsements
- 2,238
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 12/19/2011
- Updated
- 8/26/2013
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