ORP - The Odahviing Retexture Project
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #44 of 289 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
SSE VERSION AVAILABLE HEREThis is a simple texture replacer mod for the summonable dragon Odahviing. I wasn't too fond of the vanilla "raspberry" look, so I decided to create some color variants for him. There are several color schemes to choose from.
- ORP is a replacer, meaning if you have any other mod that alters the textures of Odahviing, this will overwrite it.
- LOD textures are included, so there should be no snapping back to vanilla textures when he flies a certain distance away.
Incompatibility
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Any other mod that alters Odahviing's textures.
Thanks to Bethesda for creating Skyrim.
Licensing/Legal
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You must contact me and obtain my permission before re-packaging any part of
A texture replacer pack for Odahviing, the red dragon from Skyrim's main quest. With 855 endorsements and over 20,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting to refresh Odahviing's appearance. Last updated in 2012, it remains a simple, community-approved visual upgrade.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 855 endorsements and over 20k downloads.
- Simple drop-in texture replacer—no complex setup.
- Gives Odahviing a fresh look for players tired of the vanilla design.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Only affects Odahviing, so it's a niche cosmetic mod with limited scope.
For Skyrim players who want to give Odahviing a visual overhaul without touching other parts of the game. If you're a completionist or lore enthusiast looking to refresh a key dragon encounter, this is a quick win. Skip if you want broader dragon retextures or gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic and limited to one dragon.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2.
- Check if you have other mods that alter Odahviing's textures—load order matters, so place this mod after those to ensure it takes effect.
- If you're using Skyrim Special Edition, this old mod may need conversion—test it in-game and consider using Cathedral Assets Optimizer if textures appear broken.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- AurianaValoria1
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 20,981
- Endorsements
- 855
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 12/18/2011
- Updated
- 2/26/2012
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