GoT Dragons 16K-8K - Cleaned and Upscaled Textures (Game of Thrones)
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #50 of 111 Creatures and Mounts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The original textures for these gorgeous dragons by KaienHash were in ancient BC1 compression or uncompressed format, with a maximum of 4K resolution (pretty small on a giant dragon).
I have cleaned the files of compression artifacts, upscaled them all by 4x using chaiNNer and ESRGAN models to a max of 16K resolution, and re-compressed in modern BC7 format with full mipmaps. I have also downscaled the textures to provide different resolution options.
Why 16K Dragons??
All resolutions specified are the maximum resolution. Dragons are VERY large, so think about how you want your dragons to look when you are fighting them up close.
The original dragon bodies were in 4K resolution, meaning the dragon head itself was only about 1500x1200 pixels. If you like 1K apples then you definitely want 8K dragons or higher.
Requires meshes from the Original Mod ("Ally" or "Enemy" files), the texture files are not necessary.
My Cleaned & Upscaled Texture Mods:
(many are also available for Oldrim here)
CoverKhajiits 4K
CoverEyes 1K
Animals and Creatures
Bellyaches 4K Animal and Creature Pack
Bellyaches 16K-8K Dragon Replacer Pack
Bellyaches New Dragon Species 16K-8K
4K Enderal Donkey
Intricate Spider Webs and Egg Sacs 4K-2K
Game of Thrones Dragons 16K-8K
Mihail's Chickens - Optimized
Mihail's Ant Replacer - Optimized
Mihail's Vampire Lords and Beasts - Optimized
Ruins Clutter Improved 4K
Saerileth's White Phial Replacer 4K-2K
Book Covers Skyrim 4K
Book Covers Skyrim - Lost Letters 4K
Better Books and Letters
Detailed Rugs 4K
Forgotten Retex Project 4K-2K
Visible Windows 4K-2K
Weapons, Armor and Gear
Zim's Immersive Artifacts 4K
Cloaks and Capes 4K
DeserterX Faction Crossbows
Bandolier 4K - Bags and Pouches
Queering Skyrim Necklaces Upscaled
Fashions Of The Banditry 4K
Forsworn Fashions 4K
Cloaks of the Nords 4K-2K
Sigils of Skyrim 4K-2K - Banners & Shields
Bandanas and Blindfolds of Skyrim 4K Retexture
Chitin and Dwemer Goggles and Scouter 4K-2K
Tribunal Robes and Masks 4K
Reapress - Cleaned Textures
Armors of the Velothi Pt. II - Cleaned
Kvetchi Mercenary Set - Cleaned
Magic, Weather & FX
Mysticism: A Magic Overhaul
Deadly Spell Impacts 4K
Wonders of Weather 4K
Rainbows 4K
Shooting Stars 2K
Isoku's Alternate Sun Glare 4K
Realistic Smoke and Embers 4K-2K
DLCs & Misc
Beyond Skyrim Bruma: Mountain Textures
This mod provides high-resolution and performance-friendly texture upgrades for the Game of Thrones Dragons Mod, cleaning up compression artifacts and optimizing for Skyrim Special Edition. It includes potato resolutions for low-end systems, making it a versatile choice for players seeking better visuals without sacrificing performance. With over 1,600 endorsements and 350k downloads, it's a popular enhancement for dragon enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,687 endorsements and 352k downloads – clearly a go-to for dragon fans
- Offers both high-res and potato options, so you can balance looks and performance
- Cleaned textures mean fewer visual glitches compared to the original mod
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 – might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other mods
- Requires the base Game of Thrones Dragons Mod, so you need that installed first
For Skyrim players who love the Game of Thrones Dragons Mod and want sharper, cleaner textures without a big performance hit. Also great for those on lower-end PCs who need potato options. Skip if you don't use that dragon mod or prefer gameplay changes over visuals.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the original Game of Thrones Dragons Mod installed first, then overwrite its textures with this mod.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file conflicts – it'll ask you to choose which textures to keep.
- For potato resolutions, pick the lowest option if you're on a weak PC – you'll still get the dragon models without the lag.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- KaienHash - XilaMonstrr
- Version
- 1.11
- Downloads
- 352,763
- Endorsements
- 1,687
- Category
- Creatures and Mounts
- Created
- 11/25/2022
- Updated
- 11/27/2022
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