JK's Solitude
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ 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
- 👍 6.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #24 of 54 Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
- Mod Description -
An lore-friendly and script-free Overhaul of the city of Solitude.
- VIDEOS -
by Brodual kkdiYeJSRHMby Hodilton LCGveDVAIZ0
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- Performance -
My Rig: Asus P8B75-M/CSM Motherboard, Intel I7 2600 @ 3. 4 GHz 8 Gb RAM, NVidia GTX 680 2 Gb, running alongside Somber 3 ENB + 1024 Textures and I get 40 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.
- Load Order -
Setting the right load order for your mods is a crucial step to enjoying a stable modded game. The Load Order Optimisation Tool (LOOT) can help with that, by providing automated load order sorting that's simple to use and fully customisable.
- Requirements -
- Skyrim up to date
- Not Compatible Mods:
- - Mods that change the city of Solitude (with the exception of texture mods)
- Open Cities by Arthmoor.
- Compatible:
Nernies City and Village Expansion by Nernie (Solitude Only v1-01) Cake o' Clock - Hearthfire Baker at Solitude by Jokerine (Alternate version) Skyrim Sewers 4 by ViltuskaSewers for thieves WIP by rubypele Shenk Thievery Overhaul by Enos Shenk Books of Skyrim by MannyGT Legacy of the Dragonborn by icecreamassassin- Future Plans -
add a Stormcloak version, small fixes etc.
- Recommended mods -
Interesting NPCs by Kris Takahashi Inconsequential NPCs by Ripple Expanded Towns and Cities by missjennabee Designs of the Nords by KEBW1144 RS Children Overhaul by Ranaline Skyrim Flora Overhaul by vurt
- My Other Mods -
JK's Whiterun. JK's Windhelm. JK's Markarth. JK's Riften. JK's Riverwood. JK's Dragonbridge.JK's Solitude is a city overhaul mod for Skyrim that enhances the city of Solitude with added detail and visual improvements. With over 11,000 endorsements and 187,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more immersive capital. Last updated in 2014, it remains a classic for visual upgrades.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 11,358 endorsements — clearly a trusted overhaul.
- Huge download count (187,981) shows it's been widely used for years.
- Adds visual flair to Solitude without changing gameplay mechanics.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Requires careful load order management to avoid conflicts with other city overhauls.
For Skyrim players who want to refresh Solitude's look without overhauling gameplay. Ideal for those who enjoy visual enhancements and have a stable mod setup. Skip if you prefer gameplay-altering mods or are using other city overhauls that might conflict.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage load order easily.
- Place JK's Solitude near the end of your load order to ensure its changes aren't overwritten by other mods.
- Check for patches if you use other mods that modify Solitude, like Open Cities or lighting overhauls.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- JKrojmal
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 187,981
- Endorsements
- 11,358
- Category
- Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets
- Created
- 9/12/2014
- Updated
- 9/29/2014
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