The Second Great War
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #43 of 53 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
In the aftermath of the Civil War, the Aldmeri Dominion is stirring. There are rumors of Dominion soldiers close to the border of Cyrodiil and increased numbers of Thalmor agents in the Imperial City. Are you prepared to defend Skyrim once
The Second Great War is a quest mod that continues Skyrim's story after the Civil War, focusing on the Aldmeri Dominion's resurgence and Thalmor activity near Cyrodiil. It offers new adventures for players seeking post-war content, with strong community support (2,914 endorsements) and frequent updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 2,914 endorsements and over 104k downloads—this mod is proven.
- Fills a gap for post-Civil War content, giving you a reason to keep playing after the main questline.
- Actively maintained, last updated October 2025, so it's likely compatible with current Skyrim versions.
⚠️ Cons
- May require a high-level character or completed Civil War questline, limiting when you can start.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the Civil War or Thalmor presence—check compatibility.
For Skyrim players who've finished the Civil War and want more lore-driven content involving the Thalmor. If you're into political intrigue and large-scale conflicts, this is your jam. Skip if you prefer simple dungeon crawls or don't care about the Dominion storyline.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you've completed the Civil War questline before starting this mod to avoid narrative conflicts.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check the mod's posts section for any known compatibility patches with popular quest mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Reath
- Version
- 1.10.1
- Downloads
- 104,180
- Endorsements
- 2,914
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 8/19/2017
- Updated
- 10/11/2025
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