Finding Derkeethus
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #39 of 91 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Some things always bugged me about the quest to find our lone Argonian follower. For one thing, when you find him, the key to his cell is ... inside his cell. For another, you're given almost no information to work with other than something about a waterfall, and this information isn't kept in your journal. Even Better Quest Objectives tries to fix this, but as the quest is filed under Misc in your journal, all of the additional information can never be seen. Finally, the dialog accompanying it is fairly sparse. Derkeethus doesn't seem particularly enthused about being rescued and segues into being your follower with nary a chat.
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[]Moves the cell key. See spoiler (1)
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]Gets the quest out of the Misc tab so that the information provided by Better Quest Objectives is actually visible.[](New in 1. 1) Fleshes out all of the dialog involved with the quest, including the ability to reject the quest, ask for a reward, and engage a little with Derkeethus.
[]Optionally adds a quest marker to help you find the already-hard-to-find dungeon. See spoiler (2)
[]Forwards all changes from the Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch.
[]Uses the ESP-FE format.
New in version 1. 1: The quest to find Derkeethus has been further fleshed out with new dialog, fixes, details, and options for the player. Please look at the change log listed above or included in the installer for a full list.
New in version 1. 0. 1: All versions are now combined with an FOMOD installer which allows you to customize your selection. All plugins are now also offered in ESP-FE format. Be advised that the ESP-FE plugins will not work correctly with save games which already had the ESP plugin installed.
This mod requires the Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch, without which rescuing Derkeeethus is far more broken. A patch for Even Better Quest Objectives is provided. A patch to remove the hud marker for a bit more vanilla authenticity is also offered.
Q: Will this mod work with XYZ?
A: A patch for Better Quest Objectives is provided. A conflict with Darkwater Crossing can be solved by loading Finding Derkeethus first and letting the conflicting records be overwritten. Conflicts with the USSEP are by design. I don't edit Derkeethus himself, so follower or face mods won't conflict.
Q: Can I install this mid-playthrough?
A: Yes. This mod was designed to be installed mid-playthrough. The changes this mod introduces seem to go into effect without a hitch even if you've already begun the Find Derkeethus quest. The only oddity I've seen if you install this late is the "New Quest" message will appear anew once you've fr
Finding Derkeethus is a quest-fixing mod for Skyrim that addresses issues with the quest to find Derkeethus. It moves his cell key to a more logical location, exposes quest information in the journal, optionally adds a quest marker, and expands the quest. With over 4,300 endorsements and 2.1 million downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life improvement for players who want a smoother experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 4,342 endorsements and 2.1 million downloads show this mod is widely used and appreciated.
- Fixes a real annoyance: the key placement was illogical, and this mod makes the quest flow better.
- Adds optional quest marker and journal updates, which are handy for players who want clear direction.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2019, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or other mods that alter the same quest.
- The description is cut off, so you don't get full details on what the expansion includes.
- No explicit mention of compatibility with other quest mods or patches, so you might need to test load order.
For Skyrim players who find the Derkeethus quest frustrating due to the key placement or lack of journal guidance. Also for completionists who want a more polished quest experience. Skip if you prefer to keep quests as vanilla as possible or if you use other mods that overhaul the same quest.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place this mod in your load order after any mods that affect the same quest to ensure changes apply.
- If you're using a mod manager, enable the optional quest marker via the mod's config or in-game MCM if available.
- Check the mod's comments page for any known conflicts with other quest overhaul mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- SomethingObscure
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 2,059,542
- Endorsements
- 4,342
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 8/26/2018
- Updated
- 1/10/2019
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