Diverse Dragons Collection SE (DDCse)
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 50 Creatures and Mounts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Uniting resources from 13 different mod authors, this is a dragon mod like none seen before.
- []28 new dragons, each with a unique model & texture
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]7 ranks of strength for each dragon, creating a challenge that scales with your level[]16 new breath attacks & 19 new abilities used by the dragons
[]Integrated into vanilla leveled lists to appear in your game seamlessly
[]Now fully customizable. See only the dragons you want to see!
[]Now fully compatible with other creature mods! No bashed patch required.
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Installation
Dawnguard and Dragonborn required.
SKSE64 and SkyUI are "soft requirements" -- you can run the mod without them. But SKSE64 will improve compatibility with other creature mods, and SkyUI will be easier than using the spell menu.
You can configure the mod without SKSE by using the Spell Menu.
As of v2. 1. 1, patches are not needed to use this with other mods that add dragons. If you have a patch from an old version, delete it. If you already built a Bashed Patch with an old version of DDC3, rebuild it. Otherwise you don't need a bashed patch for this mod.
FAQs
Will this come to PS4? No, that's not possible due to Sony's requirements.
I don't like x dragon, can you remove it? Use the MCM menu if you have SkyUI, or the SpellMenu if you don't. You can disable any dragon.
I'm getting a pop-up window warning me that my leveled list has more than 255 entries.
(1) Make sure you aren't using old patches for this mod. This mod needs NO PATCHES other than one for Deadly Dragons (and you must update that one). That includes Bashed Patch etc (rebuilding your bashed patch should solve the problem).
(2) You might just have too many dragons added by other mods. DDC3 adds a maximum of 196 to each leveled list, but it will be less if some dragons are disabled (Lava and Eldergleam are disabled by default so it actually starts at 182). You can check LCharDragonAny and DLC2LCharDragonAny in xEdit to see what dragons are added by your mods -- if the farthest-right value of LLCT (with all your mods and patches loaded) is 59 or less, you are in the clear. If it's higher you have to make sure enough DDC dragons are disabled in the menu (each one adds 7 entries), or remove some dragons from other mods.
I'm getting a CTD whenever I try to save the game. You have overfilled leveled lists, and you don't have SKSE to detect and prevent the overfill. See the previous question for how to fix.
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Diverse Dragons Collection SE adds 28 leveled enemy dragons with unique models, textures, and abilities, combining work from over a dozen mod authors. It's fully configurable, making it a must-have for Skyrim players seeking variety in dragon encounters. With 79k endorsements and 5.1M downloads, it's a proven community favorite.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust: 79,108 endorsements and 5.1M downloads.
- Huge variety: 28 new dragons keeps fights fresh even after hundreds of hours.
- Configurable options let you tweak spawn rates and difficulty to your liking.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim SE patches or other mods.
- Requires a mod manager for proper installation and configuration, which might be a hurdle for beginners.
For Skyrim Special Edition players who want to spice up dragon encounters with new, visually distinct foes. Perfect for veterans who've memorized every vanilla dragon's attack pattern. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly additions or want minimal changes to gameplay.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage the mod, as it includes multiple files and config options.
- Check the mod's config file (if any) to adjust spawn rates and difficulty to your preference before starting a new playthrough.
- Since the mod was last updated in 2017, test it with your current load order and consider using a compatibility patch if you have other dragon mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- opusGlass
- Version
- 2.1.3
- Downloads
- 5,088,420
- Endorsements
- 79,108
- Category
- Creatures and Mounts
- Created
- 10/28/2016
- Updated
- 10/15/2017
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