Mines of Moria LOTR

⭐ ⭐ (646 endorsements) 📥 20,269 downloads 📌 v2.2 📅 3/1/2012
⚪ Last updated 2012

By Laurence_jj - JWRC - CJJ1991 · Dungeons - New

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/8/2012 📅 Created: 3/1/2012
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #2 of 10 Dungeons - New mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Version 2. 2 released The dwarven city of Moria lies beneath Skyrim and is slowly being repopulated. This is a long term project to create a fully functioning Moria within Skyrim. We will be sticking to lore as closely as possible (ignore the fact we are slamming together LOTR and Skyrim). Location: North of Riverwood on East side of the river. Version 2. 2 includes: -Many more people -Complex movement paths -Goblins in second hall and Durins stairs -Loads more clutter -Lighting sorted Previous releases include: -The East Gate -Durin\'s Bridge (Bridge of Khazad-Dûm) -2nd Hall -Durin\'s Causeway (the Stairs) To get here go to the right in the 2nd Hall -Balin\'s tomb and 32nd Hall To get here go to the final door at the end of Durins Causeway -Enemies in the 2nd Hall -Renaming of various NPCs -Lighting fixes -Various small glitch fixes (floor height mismatches, havoc settling issues, etc.) -More small detail items added (cups, mugs, food, paper etc.) J5Ri9m2HTRQ&context=C48e8f80ADvjVQa1PpcFMgYrBMBMmyAHx3bsbbgmHqEiWw4cX-hSA= Known/Obvious bugs and issues: -2nd Hall navmesh not fully optimised -Minor Lighting issues in a few places Mods that conflict -Conflicts with the following mods: midas magic, moar dragons, Quest: And the Realms of Daedra and possibly shenk theivery overhall. The reason is unknown at the moment. -Can conflict with Dovahkiin Retreat mod - Buildings appear through steps. Obviously our entrance will get moved at some point. The next release should (hopefully) include: -The Council Chamber -More enemies to fight -More small detail items (cups, mugs, food, paper etc.) -Various small glitch fixes (floor height mismatches, havoc settling issues, etc.) -More NPCs Installation Either use the NMM installer or copy the file \"Moria\" into the skyrim data folder. We appreciate and welcome any comments and suggestions of ideas to improve the mines. If you find any bugs or glitches that we haven\'t already then please give details about their nature and location. We also already have a long list of features we would like to make but are likely to be quite a way off in the future, these are things like: -A Quest line to reclaim the mines bit by bit -Quest lines after various areas have been reclaimed and reinhabited -A dwarven race (not the Dwemer) to actually do the reinhabitting -Balanced mithril mining and smithing. -Various retextures (The West Door, armours, weapons etc.) -Goblins -and yes A BALROG! Enjoy! PS. If you want a bit of fun, pick a fight with the army of guards in a room off the left of the 2nd Hall (The massive Hall after the bridge). The Team: -JWRC -laurence_jj -CJJ

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A work-in-progress dungeon mod for Skyrim that recreates the Mines of Moria from Lord of the Rings, aiming for lore-accurate layout including the Bridge of Khazad-Dum. With 646 endorsements and 20,269 downloads, it's a popular but unfinished project last updated in 2012.

✨ Key Features

Recreates the Mines of Moria with a layout intended to be true to LOTR lore.
Includes the iconic Bridge of Khazad-Dum.
Marked as work-in-progress, indicating ongoing development at the time.
Popular with the community: 646 endorsements and over 20,000 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 646 endorsements and 20k downloads—clearly a lot of people wanted this.
  • Lore-focused design: the author specifically aimed for accuracy to the books, which is a big plus for Tolkien fans.
  • The Bridge of Khazad-Dum is included—that's the iconic scene everyone remembers.

⚠️ Cons

  • It's a WIP and hasn't been updated since 2012, so it's likely incomplete and may have bugs or missing areas.
  • Given its age, it may not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or DLCs—expect potential issues.
🎯 Is This For You?
For LOTR fans who want to explore Moria in Skyrim and don't mind an unfinished, older mod. If you're a completionist looking for a polished dungeon, this might disappoint. But if you're nostalgic for the books and want a lore-accurate experience, it's worth a try.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a WIP, save before entering the dungeon to avoid potential crashes or softlocks.
  • Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for user-reported issues and possible fixes.
  • If you're using a mod manager, install manually to ensure proper file placement, as no manager instructions are given.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Laurence_jj - JWRC - CJJ1991
Version
2.2
Downloads
20,269
Endorsements
646
Category
Dungeons - New
Created
3/1/2012
Updated
3/8/2012

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