Heart of Aknznd - SE
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 7 Dungeons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The Heart of Aknznd
by: venjhammet
A thousand years ago, when the Dwemer existed, there was a young dwarven prince who was gravely ill and dying. In a desperate attempt to escape death, he offered the builder his heart in exchange for immortality. Thus, the Heart of Aknznd came to be. But no one knows exactly what it was. Some say it was a key to unlocking a powerful weapon. Many searched for it, but it was lost in time until a mining expedition discovered its ruin beneath the northeastern part of Solstheim. Head to Lost Peril Mine and uncover the ruins of Aknznd.
Important things to take note of:
1. This mod uses vanilla assets only
2. Radiant quest-enabled dungeon
3. Semi-hard difficulty dungeon
4. Dungeon has Four (4) highly detailed cells
5. Enemy npc uses vanilla stats except for the final Boss which will level up with the player
6. Also available for Oldrim/Legendary Edition:
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/108287
7. No posting on another site, please. Nexusmods exclusive only
8. compatible with all of my other Standalone Dungeons, Reworked Dungeons, Hammet Dungeon Pack 1 & 2, New Vominheim and Valefrost.
9. no request to port to console. I will port this myself soon
10. no one is allowed to make patches, changes or alteration for this mod without seeking first my permission
11. Requires SE with v1. 5. 97. 0. 8. Can be used for AE v1. 6. 353., v1. 6. 640, GOG version, v1. 6. 1130. 0. 8, and the latest 1. 6. 1170. 0. 8. This mod is not SKSE-dependent.
-improved writing on Aloven's note
-fixed and change the coc marker heading
-fixed and reduced excessive green light fx which can cause weird dark shadows on floors
-extended the 2nd and 4th cell
-improve the quest stages so that the quest marker points the correct way
-added sky exterior when viewing holes in the ceiling
-relocated just the upper part of the slope cause it was too near to my Creshaw Hollow dungeon
Incompatibility issue:
-conflict of the location of the dungeon if other mods happen to use the same location
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Heart of Aknznd - SE is a dungeon mod for Skyrim Special Edition that adds a new dungeon called Lost Peril Mine on Solstheim, where bandits search for a legendary artifact but encounter Falmer. With 660 endorsements and 56,762 downloads, it's a well-received addition for players seeking new exploration content.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 660 endorsements and over 56k downloads.
- Adds a fresh dungeon to Solstheim, a region that could use more content.
- The bandit vs. Falmer premise gives a nice narrative hook for exploration.
⚠️ Cons
- No mention of compatibility patches for popular Solstheim overhauls, so you might run into conflicts.
- The mod hasn't been updated since August 2024, so it may not be actively maintained.
- The description is vague on dungeon size and loot, so expectations might be off.
For Skyrim players who want more dungeon-crawling on Solstheim and enjoy lore-friendly, exploration-focused mods. If you're a completionist looking for new places to clear, this is a good pick. Skip if you prefer gameplay overhauls or need extensive documentation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a dungeon mod, make sure your load order places it after any Solstheim overhaul mods to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, use the preview feature to see the dungeon layout before installing.
- Consider bringing a follower or two—Falmer dungeons can get crowded.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- venjhammet
- Version
- 2.02
- Downloads
- 56,762
- Endorsements
- 660
- Category
- Dungeons
- Created
- 7/8/2021
- Updated
- 8/15/2024
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