Hammerfell - Shadows of Dragonstar
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 16 Locations - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Now that being said, this mod adds a new world-space 1/3 the size of Skyrim, with new enemies, new weapons, new armors, new quests, new cities and towns, new spells, new player homes, new realms, and more. New stuff has been added for this version.
Hammerfell: Shadows of Dragonstar
Install Instructions:
1. Install mod.
2. Play mod.
You can now enter Hammerfell via two gates :
You will need to disable your borders or use the console command.
1. North of Deep Folk Crossing
2. Southwest of Dushnikh Yal
Or via Console Command:
"coc Star2"
Or through the basement in Vlindrel Hall, Markarth.
Main Story Quest: Talk to Levar in Dragonstar East.
Side Quest 1: Talk to Jorvius in Hill-Top Meadery in Dragonstar West.
Side Quest 2: Talk to Beatrice in an Apartment in Dragonstar East.
Side Quest 3(Currently Broken): Guy at the bar in Dragonsfield.
New Issues in SSE:
Custom Mounts are not working properly
Major Issues still present in SSE version:
Side Quest 3 does not complete.
Inns are not currently working; however you will receive a player home in Hammerfell.
Hammerfell - Shadows of Dragonstar is a large-scale mod that adds a new worldspace one-third the size of Skyrim, featuring new enemies, weapons, armors, quests, cities, spells, and player homes. The author warns of poor voice acting, glitches, and bugs, and notes that some quests and features are broken in the Special Edition. Despite its flaws, it offers a substantial expansion for players seeking new territory to explore.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive new worldspace to explore—one-third the size of Skyrim is no joke
- Packed with content: new gear, spells, cities, and quests for hours of play
- Multiple entry points make it easy to jump in, even with border issues
- 374 endorsements show a decent following despite the rough edges
⚠️ Cons
- Author admits to bad voice acting, poor audio, glitches, and bugs—expect a rough experience
- Side Quest 3 is broken and won't complete, and inns don't work in SSE
- Custom mounts are broken in the Special Edition, limiting travel options
- Compatibility risk with mods that alter borders or worldspaces, given the need to disable borders
For Skyrim players who crave new lands and don't mind jank—if you're a completionist looking for a huge, ambitious fan-made expansion, this delivers. Skip if you're a stickler for polish or want a bug-free experience; this mod is a rough diamond.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use the console command 'coc Star2' to teleport directly to Hammerfell if you can't find the gates or have border issues
- If you're playing Special Edition, be aware that custom mounts are broken—stick to vanilla horses or fast travel
- Before starting, save your game in a safe location, as the mod's bugs can cause unexpected issues
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- X
- Version
- SSE1.1
- Downloads
- 12,189
- Endorsements
- 374
- Category
- Locations - New
- Created
- 10/12/2018
- Updated
- 10/13/2018
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