JS Dragon Claws AE (Anniversary Edition)
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #51 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What this mod includes:
• New Meshes & Textures for all Vanilla Dragon Claws (with Multi-layer Parallax for Gem Claws)
• New Meshes & Textures for third-party claws added in Legacy of the Dragonborn, Wyrmstooth, Konahrik's Accoutrements, Helgen Reborn & Skyrim Sewers
• Compatibility patches (ESL Flagged) for Legacy of the Dragonborn, Wyrmstooth, Konahrik's Accoutrements, Helgen Reborn & Skyrim Sewers
Installation:
• FOMOD Installer via Mod Manager
• Overwriting existing files is a requirement
When configuring your load order for Legacy of the Dragonborn, make sure it follows this order:
Note: ModNameHere = Wyrmstooth, Konahrik's Accoutrements, Helgen Reborn or Skyrim Sewers
FAQ:
1) I have JS Dragon Claws SE installed, what do I do?
• Uninstall it prior to installing this mod or let the FOMOD overwrite any files when prompted.
2) I have patches from JS Dragon Claws SE - Patches installed, what do I do?
• These will need to be removed due to incompatibility.
3) I have a patch installed from Legacy of the Dragonborn Patches, what do I do?
• Overwrite it with the patch from this mod. FormID's are unchanged, so there should be zero issues.
4) I have the Jade Claw patch from JS Dragon Claws Legacy of the Dragonborn patch, what do I do?
• This is no longer needed.
If for some reason the files do not work, cause crashes or any other problems, please do not hesitate to contact me.
All screenshots are taken directly from the game and resized down from 1920x1080 to 1280x720. No other editing has been done.
Under no circumstance is this mod allowed to be uploaded to another website without my given permission. No permission will be granted in regards to porting to console.
JS Dragon Claws AE is a high-quality texture and model overhaul for Skyrim Special Edition's Dragon Claws, offering 1k, 2k, and 4k resolution options. With over 13,000 endorsements and 3.9 million downloads, it's a community favorite for visual upgrades.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 13,582 endorsements and 3.9M downloads.
- Multiple resolution options let you balance visuals and performance.
- Covers both vanilla and third-party claws, so it plays nice with other mods.
⚠️ Cons
- No explicit install instructions or compatibility notes in the description.
- Only affects Dragon Claws—if you want broader texture overhauls, this is niche.
- Last updated January 2026, but no guarantee it works with future game patches.
For Skyrim players who want their Dragon Claws to look sharper and more detailed without overhauling the entire game. Perfect for texture enthusiasts who appreciate high-res models. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a full visual overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Choose the 1k version if you're on a lower-end PC to keep performance smooth.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily switch between resolutions.
- If you use other mods that alter Dragon Claws, load this one after them to ensure it takes priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- johnskyrim
- Version
- 1.32
- Downloads
- 3,876,361
- Endorsements
- 13,582
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 10/20/2021
- Updated
- 1/16/2026
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