Ivy's Riverwood Overhaul
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #22 of 42 Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Ivy's Riverwood Overhaul
A cozy overhaul of Riverwood that enhances the village's charm and also combines all my previous Riverwood mods, giving the town a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Recommended
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[]Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) - New packages for Ivy and Cammila won't be distributed without this[/]
[]Docks of Riverwood - Highly recommended. It goes hand in hand with my Riverwood overhaul and also adds new
features and custom AI packages, which get used by the new NPCs added by my mod. Bringing life to the town.[/]
Features
1. Adds 3 New NPC To the Town:
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[]Ivy - Runs a quaint apothecary out of a windmill on the north side of Riverwood.[/]
[]Randalf - A reclusive mage with an enchanting shop tucked into the eastern mountain overlooking the town. You can spot his home from Riverwood below.[/]
[]Vashiira - Keeps a small stall in front of the inn, selling odds and ends — perfect for travelers looking to stock up before hitting the road.[/]
2. The navmesh for Riverwood has been fully redone from scratch to match all the new additions. I was tired of NPCs getting stuck on everything because Bethesda was lazy — and even more tired of USSEP updates breaking navmesh links and forcing me to fix them.
3. Fortify Riverwood with automated gates that open at dawn and close at dusk. This mod introduces a sturdy guard tower, defensive walls, and cozy clutter, enhancing both security and charm.
Open at 6:00 AM and closing at 7:00 PM, adding a dynamic touch to Riverwood.
4. A treehouse with no loading screens near Riverwood, nestled in nature’s embrace. Perfect for Bosmer or adventurers, it offers a cozy starter home, peaceful riverside views, and a charming island retreat. It even includes a bathhouse for those who use mods like dirt and blood—so you can freshen up without any awkward effects from bathing in the open.
Features:
[]Quest: A small, fully voiced quest to gain ownership of the home.[/]
[]No Loading Screens: Seamless entry to the home and surrounding areas.[/]
[]Anvil for Crafting Armor: Conveniently placed for your smithing needs.[/]
[]Tanning Rack: Perfect for preparing hides and leatherwork.[/]
[]Cooking Pot: Cook meals and create recipes by the warmth of your cozy retreat.[/]
[]Custom Enchanting Table: A unique design for enchanting your gear with style.[/]
[]Workbench: Upgrade and refine your weapons and armour on-site.[/]
[*]Wood Chopping Block: Gather firewood to keep your campfire r
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[]Ivy - Runs a quaint apothecary out of a windmill on the north side of Riverwood.[/]
Ivy's Riverwood Overhaul is a cozy overhaul of Riverwood that enhances the village's charm and combines all previous Riverwood mods from the author, giving the town a cozy and inviting atmosphere. With 893 endorsements and over 111k downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more inviting Riverwood.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 893 endorsements and over 111k downloads.
- One-stop shop for all of Ivy's Riverwood improvements—no need to juggle multiple mods.
- Adds a cozy, inviting feel that fits the town's vibe.
⚠️ Cons
- Only touches Riverwood—if you want overhauls for other towns, this won't help.
- Might conflict with other mods that alter Riverwood's layout or objects.
- No detailed feature list, so you'll need to try it to see exactly what changes.
For Skyrim players who love Riverwood and want it to feel more homey without a massive overhaul. If you're looking for changes to other towns or major gameplay tweaks, this isn't for you.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use other mods that modify Riverwood, like JK's Skyrim.
- Load this mod after other Riverwood overhauls to ensure its changes take priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Ivy
- Version
- 1.6.1
- Downloads
- 111,852
- Endorsements
- 893
- Category
- Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets
- Created
- 6/1/2025
- Updated
- 8/6/2026
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