Dread Prison
⚪ 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
- 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 17 Locations - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Consider switching to Desolate Point. This mod has many bugs, and will not receive anymore updates. Refer to the pinned post for more information.
Welcome to Dread Prison. This mod allows you to send anyone in Skyrim to your own prison, located in the south of Lake Ilinalta. Lock up any NPC in Skyrim, send them to the mine to gather resources, or even enter them into the arena.
Installation:
- Download the main file and other optional files of your choosing.
- Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Skyrim.
- Merge the "Data" folder in the zip file(s) with the data folder in the above Skyrim directory.
- Launch Skyrim and click on "Data Files", make sure the Dread Prison files you have are in the correct load order as seen below.
- DreadPrison.esm
- DreadPrisonAddon(s).esp
- DreadPrisonPatch(s).esp
- Make sure you delete DreadPrisonUpdate.esp if you are updating from a pre-3. 0 version
Uninstallation:
- Release everyone.
- Go somewhere not near the prison, save and exit Skyrim.
- Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Skyrim.
- Delete DreadPrison.esm, DreadPrisonAddon(s).esp, and DreadPrisonPatch(s).esp.
- Also delete the .bsa(s) for the files listed above, and you're good to go.
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Special Thanks:
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Dread Prison adds a customizable prison south of Lake Ilinalta where you can imprison any NPC in Skyrim. Send them to work in the mine or fight in the arena. A popular location mod with over 1,100 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,127 endorsements and 71k downloads.
- Unique gameplay twist—turn any NPC into your prisoner.
- Adds both a functional mine and an arena for endless entertainment.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or mods.
- Potential conflicts with mods that alter NPC AI or location overhauls.
- Requires careful load order management to avoid issues with other location mods.
For Skyrim players who want a new way to deal with annoying NPCs—lock them up and put them to work. Also great for roleplayers who enjoy building their own criminal empire. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly additions or don't want to mess with NPC behavior.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place this mod in your load order after other location mods to avoid conflicts.
- Test with a save before committing—send a minor NPC to prison first to see how it behaves.
- If you use a mod manager, use its preview feature to see the prison layout before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- WhateverDev
- Version
- 4.9.1
- Downloads
- 71,067
- Endorsements
- 1,127
- Category
- Locations - New
- Created
- 11/20/2016
- Updated
- 1/9/2022
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