Better Solstheim Locations
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 🏆 #7 of 23 Locations - Vanilla mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Better Solstheim Locations adds map markers to several unmarked locations throughout Solstheim. It also adds a few hunting & fishing camps in order to give the Skaal more of a presence on the island.
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Vanilla locations given a marker:
- Ash Hopper Island
- Ash field near Tel Mithryn (Gandrung Ashfield)
- Dark Elf Camp (Dunmer Camp)
- Fahlbtharz Lift
- Fishing Camp (Abandoned Fishing Camp)
- Giant Nirnroot Island (Gronnringar Island)
- Horker Dragon Mound (
- Isinfier Dragon Mound
- Lake near Thirsk (Lake Fjalding)
- Miner Camp (Unlucky Miner's Camp)
- Reaver Camp
- Reaver's End
- Riekling Island
- Shrine of Kynareth
- Shrine of Zenithar
- Usha's Camp (Usha's Claim)
Most of these locations are listed at https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Dragonborn:Unmarked_Places.
A few of these weren't named, so I gave them lore-friendly names. The mod also adds a few Skaal camps in order to give them more of a presence on the island. Fishing camps are located along the coasts, hunting camps are inland. No NPCs are added currently, but I hope to do that in the future.
I also corrected a few minor issues at the vanilla locations, such as floating trees on 'Giant Nirnroot Island'.
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Installation:
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VORTEX INSTALLATION:
1. Go to mod's page on the Nexus.
2. Click the "Vortex" button on the main page at top right, or on the File tab, click "Mod Manager Install".
3. Once the mod has downloaded to Vortex, enable it to activate the mod
4. On the installer, select which mod options you'd like to install
5. Finish installer to activate mod
MANUAL INSTALLATION:
1. Extract this archive to any folder.
2. Copy "BetterSolstheimLocations.esp" to your Skyrim SE\Data folder.
3. Launch Skyrim Special Edition and click on "Mods" from the main menu
4. Choose mod to activate it
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Un-Installation:
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VORTEX UNINSTALL:
1. Start Vortex and deactivate, then uninstall the mod.
MANUAL UNINSTALL:
1. Delete the file "Data\BetterSolstheimLocations.esp"
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Incompatibility:
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"Better Solstheim Locations" should be compatible with most other mods, but any mod that modifies or uses the same locations on Solstheim may cause a conflict. I'll list incompatible mods as I learn about them:
- Atlas Map Markers by Kronixx
Better Solstheim Locations adds map markers to 16 unmarked vanilla locations across Solstheim, including Ash Hopper Island, Fahlbtharz Lift, and the Shrine of Kynareth, plus a few Skaal hunting and fishing camps to enhance their presence. It also fixes minor issues like floating trees at Giant Nirnroot Island. No NPCs are added yet, but the author plans future updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 489 endorsements and over 12k downloads—clearly a mod people trust.
- Fills a real gap by marking 16 unmarked locations, making exploration way less annoying.
- Includes small fixes like floating trees, showing the author cares about polish.
⚠️ Cons
- No NPCs added yet, so the Skaal camps feel empty—just markers and camps, not a living world.
- Last updated in 2019, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other mods.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the same locations or add their own markers.
For Skyrim players who hate missing unmarked locations on Solstheim and want a more complete map. Also for lore enthusiasts who appreciate named places. Skip if you want new NPCs or quests—this is purely a map and camp addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use Vortex or your mod manager to install—it's a simple drag-and-drop, but make sure to enable it in your load order.
- If you're on Special Edition, check if the mod has a version for your game—this one might be for Oldrim only.
- After installing, fast travel to Solstheim and open your map to see the new markers immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Omegacron
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 12,044
- Endorsements
- 489
- Category
- Locations - Vanilla
- Created
- 12/29/2019
- Updated
- 12/29/2019
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