Durnehviir Resurrected
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 6.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #78 of 85 Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
"I can feel my strength returning each time I am set free from that prison..."
WIth this mod, Durnehviir's flesh will be gradually restored each time he is summoned to Tamriel.
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[]5 new models for gradual restoration over 6 summons (faster versions are optional)
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]3 new HD texture options[]Parallax slime
[]Final form can optionally be fully restored, or have some traces of decay remaining
Install: Use a mod manager and choose your options, then enable the plugin.
(If you don't use a mod manager, manual installation might be difficult -- make sure you get all 5 meshes, 5 textures of your choice, the other 2 required textures, the scripts, and a plugin of your choice.)
Requirements: Dawnguard (of course).
Uninstall is relatively safe. You might get one orphaned script (ogdr_CountDurnehviirSummons) but it doesn't contain any loops or anything.
Compatiblity: Very compatible, though you might get minor conflicts if you have mods that edit the summonable version of Durnehviir or the magic effect that summons him (DLC1DurnehviirSummon and DLC1SummonDragonEffect).
These conflicts would be easily resolved in TES5Edit / SSEEdit.
Recommended:
The Decayed Dragon - Durnehviir Retex by ZeroKing
Can I install this if I've already summoned Durnehviir? Yes, his restoration will begin as soon as you install this mod.
I can't summon Durnehviir? Vanilla issue. It's insanely picky about the navmesh and free space in the area you point the shout, as well as the distance from the player.
Is this lore-friendly? Yes, no, maybe. Durnehviir says he feels his strength returning when he is summoned to Tamriel. Plus he isn't actually dead, the rotten body is part of the curse the ideal master tricked him into, and you've found a loophole in that curse.
Mostly this mod is meant to provide a sense of reward for summoning Durnehviir and to give you a cool dragon buddy.
The blue and green textures are modified from the Speckled Swampdiver in Bellyache's New Dragon Species by Bellyache (wrig675).
Also on Skyrim Special Edition!
Durnehviir Resurrected is a small Skyrim mod that gradually restores Durnehviir's flesh each time he is summoned, eventually returning him to his former glory. It has 887 endorsements and was last updated in 2017, making it a niche but popular cosmetic enhancement for dragon fans.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 887 endorsements and over 14k downloads
- Adds a nice visual touch for players who summon Durnehviir often
- Lightweight and focused—doesn't overhaul other aspects of the game
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
- Only affects Durnehviir's appearance, so if you rarely summon him, you won't notice much
For Skyrim players who love Durnehviir and want to see him look more alive and powerful. If you're a dragon enthusiast or roleplayer who summons him frequently, this mod adds a nice touch. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you rarely use dragon shouts.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod only changes Durnehviir's appearance, it's safe to install mid-playthrough, but make sure to save before adding any mod.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Check if you have other mods that alter Durnehviir's model or textures—they might conflict, so load order matters.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- opusGlass
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 14,236
- Endorsements
- 887
- Category
- Creatures
- Created
- 1/23/2016
- Updated
- 12/27/2017
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