Finding Derkeethus Duplicate FormID Fix
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #136 of 172 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Finding Derkeethus has a duplicate FormID. This can cause problems. DynDoLOD will warn you about this duplicate FormID and urge you to fix it. While the duplicated FormID might not actually break anything in particular for you, it shouldn't be there and the right thing to do is fix it.
This patch corrects the issue by replacing the ESP file. It was created by re-saving the original in the Creation Kit, so you can do that instead of using this mod. This is just here to save you time.
TheLogan has created a German version of this patch.
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This patch fixes a duplicate FormID issue in the Finding Derkeethus mod by replacing its ESP file. It's a small, essential fix for players using that mod, with 1,722 endorsements and 1.2M downloads, last updated in 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 1.2M downloads and 1,722 endorsements show this fix is widely used.
- Essential for stability: duplicate FormIDs can cause conflicts or bugs, so this patch is a must-have.
- Lightweight and easy: just swap the ESP, no complex setup.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other mods.
- Only fixes the duplicate FormID; doesn't add new content or features.
- Requires the original Finding Derkeethus mod to be installed, which isn't included.
For Skyrim players who use the Finding Derkeethus mod and want to avoid potential conflicts or bugs from the duplicate FormID. Skip if you don't use that mod or if you're looking for gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original Finding Derkeethus mod installed before adding this patch.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily replace the ESP file and manage load order.
- Check the mod's posts section for any compatibility notes with other patches or mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Tohuw - original by SomethingObscure
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,184,451
- Endorsements
- 1,722
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 3/1/2021
- Updated
- 3/1/2021
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