Darkend
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #3 of 12 Locations - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
- The Team -
JKrojmal - World concept, Level designer.
FrankFamily - Weapon modeler, scripting.
Treacleman - Joseph Russell - Story, Main Writer, quest design and implementation, scripting, voice acting.
Teabag86 - Quality Assurance Specialist.
Nazenn - Quality Assurance Specialist.
- Special thanks -
DDproductions83 for the Demon's Souls style Fog gates for the boss rooms.
- Mod Description -
Travel to the new island of Pharos, explore detailed environments, fight new enemies and discover an Ancient set of weapons of incredible power.
No quest, no holding hand.
- How to start -
Travel to Voyager's end, the final resting place of a foreign ship, wrecked long ago on the Sea of Ghost, Northwest of Winterhold.
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- Performance -
My Rig: Asus P8B75-M/CSM Motherboard, Intel I7 2600 @ 3. 4 GHz
8 Gb RAM, NVidia GTX 980 TI 6 Gb, running alongside 2048 Textures and I get 55 FPS average.
- Installation -
Use NMM to install, simply double-click the mod in the "Mods" tab of NMM after it has finished downloading or Download manually and open the .rar file. Place the DATA folder into your SKYRIM folder, click "yes" to merge folders. Activate the mod through your preferred launcher by ticking the checkbox next to the esp.
- Requirements -
Skyrim SSE up to date
- Recommended Mods -
The Ultimate Dodge Mod by ShikyoKira
Skeletons of Daggerfall by Bozzz123, for extra creepy sounds.
Darkend is a location mod for Skyrim that adds the island of Pharos, featuring detailed environments, new enemies, and an Ancient weapon set. Inspired by Dark Souls, it offers a challenging, exploration-driven experience without quest markers or hand-holding. With 12,170 endorsements and 3.7M downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a tough, atmospheric adventure.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 12,170 endorsements and 3.7M downloads
- Dark Souls-inspired design means brutal combat and rewarding exploration for veterans
- No hand-holding—pure discovery and challenge, perfect for those who hate quest markers
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
- No quest guidance means you might get lost without a clear direction
- Requires a taste for punishing difficulty; casual players may find it frustrating
For Skyrim veterans who crave a Dark Souls-style challenge and love exploring handcrafted worlds without quest markers. If you're a completionist who enjoys uncovering secrets and fighting tough bosses, this is for you. Skip if you prefer guided quests or a more casual experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a location mod, make sure to load it after other mods that alter worldspaces to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, use the preview feature to see the island layout before diving in.
- Be prepared for tough fights—level up and gear up before heading to Pharos.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- JKrojmal
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 3,671,729
- Endorsements
- 12,170
- Category
- Locations - New
- Created
- 11/11/2017
- Updated
- 4/24/2018
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