Iomaungandr Rising SE
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 17 Dungeons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a port of Iomaungandr Rising with permission from the original author:"Of course - go for it!"
Iomaungandr Rising SE is a dungeon mod for Skyrim Special Edition that sends players to the Sea of Ghosts to explore a lost Greybeard proving ground. It features three trial chambers, a Thalmor raiding party, and multiple ways to start the quest, including a note in High Hrothgar or a letter in the Thalmor Embassy. With 329 endorsements and a 2022 update, it's a solid addition for Dovahkiin seeking new lore-driven challenges.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 329 endorsements and nearly 9k downloads.
- Multiple starting points mean you can stumble into it naturally or seek it out.
- Lore-friendly premise ties into Greybeards and Talos, perfect for roleplayers.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other mods.
- No mention of patches for popular overhauls like USSEP or LotD, so conflicts are possible.
- The description doesn't specify level range or difficulty, so you might get stomped if you wander in too early.
For Skyrim players who love lore-driven dungeon crawls and want a new challenge that uses the thu'um. If you're a completionist who enjoys finding hidden quests, the multiple start methods are a treat. Skip if you're not into puzzle-heavy dungeons or if you prefer combat-focused mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Start the quest by checking High Hrothgar's great hall for the note—it's the most straightforward beginning.
- Bring a good supply of potions and a ranged weapon; the Thalmor raiding party won't go down easy.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- dt1000
- Version
- 1.0.5
- Downloads
- 8,872
- Endorsements
- 329
- Category
- Dungeons
- Created
- 3/27/2019
- Updated
- 10/11/2022
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