Daedric Beasts
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #4 of 81 Creatures and Mounts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A bloodthirsty, monstrous servant of Molag Bal, the goat-like Bloodhorn is a favorite summon among vampires. The Huntbeast, on the other hand, is a savage elk-like beast that constantly roams Hircine's Hunting Grounds in search of prey. It is often summoned by Hagravens, who use their nature-based magic to bind it to their will. Both creatures are rare in Skyrim, and that is probably for the best...while the small ones may be bested by a skilled swordsman or mage, both creatures can grow quite large and deadly. Very few warriors are capable of defeating a Savage Bloodhorn...or worse yet, a Goliath Huntbeast.
-Someone, probably
This mod adds two new Daedric creatures - The Huntbeast of Hircine and the Bloodhorn of Molag Bal.
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[]24 Huntbeast variants and 12 Bloodhorn variants
-Huntbeast: 3 textures x 2 meshes x 4 sizes; Bloodhorn: 2 textures x 2 meshes x 3 sizes[
]Power scales with size[]Strategically incorporated to preserve balance, using:
-Hand-placed creatures; Leveled list entries; Wild encounter events (rare)[]"Bovine Defense Force" Easter Egg
Install: Use a mod manager or install manually, then enable the plugin.
Requirements: Dawnguard.
Uninstall: Relatively safe, clean your save to get rid of any left-over scripts.
Compatiblity: Make a Bashed Patch for leveled lists. Otherwise, no compatibility issues are known.
Where will I encounter each creature?
Huntbeasts: Bloated Man's Grotto, Glenmoril Coven, randomly as a Hagraven companion, Bovine Defense Force (read below), plus very rare wild encounters.
Bloodhorns: Several in the Dawnguard questline, Movarth's Lair, randomly as a vampire companion, during eclipse attacks, plus very rare wild encounters.
I haven't seen any red or zebra Huntbeasts. Red is a bit rare and zebra is very rare.
Didn't Mihail already make this creature? Mihail already did a port of TW3's Fiend and Chort, but I thought there was room for improvement, and the Fiend is my favorite TW3 creature, so I released my version. I was actually working on mine before Mihail's was released and almost abandoned the project, but several people encouraged me to finish my version. It is rigged to a different animation than Mihail's and includes the thick fur that Mihail missed.
Daedric Beasts adds two new Daedric creatures to Skyrim: Hircine's Huntbeasts and Molag Bal's Bloodhorns, with 24 and 12 variants respectively. A popular creature pack for players seeking more Daedric variety in their game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- High endorsement count (3,420) and nearly half a million downloads show it's a well-loved mod.
- Large variety with 36 total variants keeps encounters fresh.
- Fits seamlessly into Skyrim's Daedric lore for immersive gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or other mods.
- Only adds creatures, no new quests or locations—pure enemy variety.
For Skyrim players who want more Daedric enemies to fight and enjoy lore-friendly creature additions. Skip if you're looking for new quests or gameplay mechanics—this is purely an enemy pack.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place this mod lower in your load order to avoid conflicts with other creature mods.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the installation to keep your data folder clean.
- Consider pairing with a combat overhaul to make the new creatures more challenging.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- opusGlass
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 484,762
- Endorsements
- 3,420
- Category
- Creatures and Mounts
- Created
- 3/12/2018
- Updated
- 1/7/2022
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