Play as a Dragon
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #24 of 85 Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Play as a Dragon
Landing Page / Readme
Installation
REQUIRES "Better Jumping" by meh321: Click here to install
REQUIRES SKSE 1. 7. 3 (original Skyrim): Click here to install
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[]Install Better Jumping
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]When you install PlayableDragon, let it overwrite "Data/SKSE/Plugins/DoubleJumpPlugin.txt" (if you use a mod manager, make sure PD is loaded after BJ.)[]PlayableDragon.ini is included to increase the max zoom distance. Any custom camera tweak mods should be loaded after PlayableDragon.
A Special Edition port is not planned at the moment.
INCOMPATIBLE
- []Fore's New Idles
Optional Mods
SkyUI - For the convenient MCM menu
Individualized Shout Cooldowns - An SKSE plugin
Dragon Animation Replace - Since the player uses a custom race, you can have player-custom animations in "Data/meshes/actors/PDdragon/animations"
About
The purpose of this mod is to let the player transform into a dragon.
There are some perks included but the mod does not force roleplaying or video game progression mechanics (such as a questline to "earn" the power)
When the game loads, you will receive a power called "Dragon Form."
Zartar's Skyrim Behavior Organizer
fore's CondenseBehavior
theru's convert-xml-hkx-kf UI
The previous iteration of this mod Burning Skies
Known Issues
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[]Expect lots of random crashing: unknown cause, perhaps due to system load, script load, behavior edits not cooperating with the engine, etc. 1st person seems to trigger it, especially if trying to cast spells or do weird stuff
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]Cannot shout in non-combat mode while hovering
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[]Expect lots of random crashing: unknown cause, perhaps due to system load, script load, behavior edits not cooperating with the engine, etc. 1st person seems to trigger it, especially if trying to cast spells or do weird stuff
- []Fore's New Idles
Play as a Dragon is a Skyrim mod that lets you transform into a dragon, complete with dragon-like movement, combat, and flight. With 658 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads, it's a well-received creature mod for players wanting a dragon playthrough. Last updated in 2018, it may require compatibility checks with current Skyrim versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 658 endorsements and almost 20k downloads
- Lets you live out the dragon fantasy with full dragon gameplay
- Simple concept executed well for its time
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so may have compatibility issues with current Skyrim versions
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter dragon behavior or player abilities
For Skyrim players who've always wanted to play as a dragon and dominate the skies. If you're into roleplaying as a powerful creature, this mod is for you. Skip if you prefer traditional humanoid gameplay or want a heavily supported mod with frequent updates.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to check the mod's compatibility with your Skyrim version (Special Edition or Legendary) before installing.
- Consider using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily enable/disable the mod if issues arise.
- If you encounter crashes, try loading this mod early in your load order to avoid conflicts with other creature mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Ceruulean
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 19,971
- Endorsements
- 658
- Category
- Creatures
- Created
- 7/18/2018
- Updated
- 9/6/2018
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