HotD Dragons - Season 2

⭐ ⭐ (263 endorsements) 📥 70,801 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 1/1/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By KaienHash - Archlyde123 · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/10/2026 📅 Created: 1/1/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #150 of 352 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Sunfyre, Silverwing, Vermithor and Moondancer from the House of the Dragon series season 2 (plus Seasmoke and Dreamfyre edit).

- Initial replacers (vanilla), will add more soon

- Sunfyre - Elder dragon

- Silverwing - Legendary dragon

- Vermithor - Paarthurnax

- Moondancer - Blood dragon

- Dreamfyre - Frost dragon

- Seasmoke - Lesser dragon

- mesh replacers, no esp.

- with lower poly, undetailed respective farskins

- with own textures, edited only

Small update 1. 1

- minor fix to Moondancer mesh - horns texture path was still from Arrax. Those with no Arrax textures installed will make Moondancer's horns purple.

- Added misc. files containing meshes only (m) and textures only (t. 1/t. 2) for easy modding.

- Added Optional files for companion dragon mods replacers. HotD S2 dragon replacers are as follows:

- SUNFYRE - Odahviing and Philmorex

- SILVERWING - Silah

- MOONDANCER - Caistorshold Isle's Valminoor

- VERMITHOR - Wyrmstooth's Vulthurkrah

** For customization

  • []Optional files serve as a base for the mods' mesh paths, replace them as you see fit.

    []The misc file (meshes only) provides the meshes named as the S2 dragons themselves so you can rename & replace them as other modded dragon companion mesh/es.

    []misc file (textures only) provides all the S2 dragons textures, but are properly named as with other HotD mods. You can delete the texture folder/s of the ones you don't use/ plan to use to save precious space.

    Small update 1. 1.f

    - minor fix to Elder dragon farskin mesh - Changed the texture path of the scales to 'textures\sunfyre\scales_d.dds'. Previously using a Diverse Dragon Vanilla pack texture path causing purple chest scales if not using said pack.

    missing texture fix 1. 1.f2

    - missing custom normal map for Sunfyre's horns causing it to look too smooth compared to the other parts.

    *** Meshes are not soul absorb fix ready as I still lack the knowledge to do that manually. Though, I've managed to "patch" my dragons using one of underskincho's mesh but can not share due to perms, unfortunately. But, the textures are Soul absorb fix ready so you can use it with the GoT Dragons - Fixed Soul Absorb And Optimized meshes for texture variations, if you're up to it.

    GoT HotD - Skeletal Dragon and Underskin - Suggested underskin mod for HotD edits.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

HotD Dragons - Season 2 is a cosmetic mod that replaces dragon models in the game with versions inspired by House of the Dragon's Season 2, derived from KaienHash's existing Game of Thrones and HotD dragon mods. It has 263 endorsements and 70,801 downloads, last updated in March 2026.

✨ Key Features

Replaces dragon models with Season 2-inspired designs from House of the Dragon.
Derived and sculpted from KaienHash's GoT and HotD dragons mods.
Active mod with 263 endorsements and over 70,000 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 263 endorsements and 70k downloads.
  • Built on proven work from KaienHash's other dragon mods.
  • Fresh update as of March 2026, so it's actively maintained.

⚠️ Cons

  • Pure cosmetic – no gameplay changes, so if you want new dragon mechanics, skip.
  • Potential conflicts with other dragon replacers or mods that alter dragon models.
  • Only covers Season 2 dragons – if you want the full GoT/HotD set, you may need other mods.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love House of the Dragon and want their dragons to match Season 2's look. If you're a mod collector who already uses KaienHash's other dragon mods, this is a natural fit. Skip if you're after gameplay tweaks – this is purely visual.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, make sure you have the latest version and use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 for easy installation.
  • Place this mod after other dragon texture/model mods in your load order to ensure it overwrites them properly.
  • Check for compatibility patches if you use other dragon overhaul mods like Diverse Dragons Collection.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
KaienHash - Archlyde123
Version
1.0
Downloads
70,801
Endorsements
263
Category
Models and Textures
Created
1/1/2025
Updated
3/10/2026

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