JS Dragon Claws SE
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #212 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is now succeeded by: JS Dragon Claws AE
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About:
Around a year ago, I was playing Skyrim and noticed that the quality of Dragon Claws was quite shocking, so I started working on my own version. I decided to make them look more like actual Dragon Claws, with two variants; metal and gemstone. This mod was made a while back, just unreleased because I wasn't sure about it at the time.
I didn't make any edits to the Animal sigils displayed on each claw, so that aspect is kept vanilla (including textures). I recommend installing this over the top of other mods that edit Ruins Clutter.
Appearance may vary based on ENB / non-ENB settings.
What this mod includes:
New Models and Textures for Vanilla Dragon Claws.
Do NOT optimize the textures! Some maps are purposely uncompressed!
Installation:
Use Nexus Mod Manager
Extract the downloaded archive into your Skyrim SE Data Folder.
Questions:
Q. Will this conflict with other mods that change the appearance of Dragon Claws?
A. Yes, so please make sure that you overwrite any files when prompted.
Q. I installed "X" mod and now the textures are messed up on the claws. How can I fix it?
A. Reinstall JS Dragon Claws and make sure to overwrite any files.
Q. Will you do any of the other Claws in-game?
A. Unfortunately no. I have to work on other projects.
Q. Why didn't you re-texture the animal sigils on the claws?
A. As they are very small, I felt it was unnecessary and other mods have done to a quality standard.
Q. What mods are you working on/got planned?
A. Those are posted on my facebook page!
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.
Thanks and I hope you enjoy this Skyrim Mod! Remember, modding is stressful and we do it for free!
PS. DO NOT UPLOAD THIS FILE ANYWHERE ELSE!
JS Dragon Claws SE is a texture and model overhaul for Skyrim Special Edition's vanilla Dragon Claws, offering 1k, 2k, and 4k resolution options. It's a popular cosmetic mod with over 30k endorsements, ideal for players seeking higher fidelity without changing gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (30,187 endorsements)
- Multiple resolution options to fit your rig
- Simple visual upgrade for a iconic item
⚠️ Cons
- No screenshots or install instructions in the description
- Last updated in 2016 — may need patching for latest Skyrim SE versions
- Only affects Dragon Claws, so it's a niche cosmetic change
For Skyrim players who want their Dragon Claws to look sharper and more detailed without overhauling the whole game. Perfect for texture enthusiasts who appreciate high-res models. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or broader visual overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Choose the resolution that matches your VRAM — 4k can cause stutter on lower-end cards.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily switch between 1k, 2k, and 4k versions.
- Since it's a texture replacer, load order doesn't matter much, but place it after other texture mods to ensure it takes priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- johnskyrim
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 2,014,042
- Endorsements
- 30,187
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 10/29/2016
- Updated
- 10/29/2016
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