Juniper's Fort Dawnguard

⭐ ⭐ (276 endorsements) 📥 52,261 downloads 📌 v1.2 📅 3/7/2023
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By PoptartJuniper · Guilds/Factions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/21/2026 📅 Created: 3/7/2023
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #2 of 11 Guilds/Factions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Juniper's Fort Dawnguard

Cobwebs in every corner! Unsecured gear! This fort is unsatisfactory!
Juniper's Locations Collection

A Cleanup of Fort Dawnguard as you advance the Dawnguard questline. Adds some NPCs and adjusts the AI for several NPCs who live in Fort Dawnguard. This mod will work no matter where you are in the Dawnguard questline.

  • []Fixes the activation of the kitchen and the kennel.

    []Removes all the cobwebs!

    []Adjusts or moves just about everything in the fort to make it look like people are there working on it.

    []Adds safe storage to the player room both before and after the questline completes. Anything stored in the sacks or the knapsack in the player room will be moved to the chest at the end of the player bed upon completion of the Dawnguard questline.

    []Adds a kitchen and a baking stone.

    []Adds schedules to the Refugee's so they do things besides stand around day and night.

    []Expands the garden.

    []Gives a couple outside guards a husky where it wouldn't cause pathing issues.

    []Adds a sleep and eating schedule to Dexion after his quest is finished so he doesn't roam around all day and night.

    []Adds a sleep schedule and sandbox adjustment to Serana after the Dawnguard questline so she doesn't linger in the doorway. This is done with a very low priority quest AI package, and shouldn't interfere with any Serana mods at all.

    []Adjusts Isran's packages so he stops standing still in his room for hours.

    []Adds Vanik to the fort.

    []Adds a cook, an NPC for the kennel, and two housekeepers.

    []The cook and the kennel NPC are merchants for their respective trades.

    []Adjusted the Dawnguard followers perks, classes when necessary, and gave them armor that matches their class, as well as changed Beleval to use the same level setup as the other followers she spawns with.

    []A minor note about Beleval and Vori. They both have a default AI package that makes them shoot their crossbows at targets. If you spend a lot of time at the fort or on the grounds, they may run out of ammo and stand facing their targets doing nothing. You can give them more ammo by opening the console, selecting them, and typing additem xx000bb3 number, the xx will correspond to where Dawnguard is in your load order and number is how many bolts you want to give them. You can also type help bolt in the console then page up until you find the bolts, this will give you the exact code to enter.

    Compatibility:

    []Not compatible with any mod that alters Fort Dawnguard especially if they alter how objects are activated.

    []The USSEP changes some objects activation for the kitchen and the way the kitchen activ

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Juniper's Fort Dawnguard is a cleanup mod for Fort Dawnguard in Skyrim, removing cobwebs as you progress through the Dawnguard questline. It's a simple, lightweight cosmetic improvement with 276 endorsements and over 52,000 downloads, last updated in June 2026.

✨ Key Features

Removes cobwebs from Fort Dawnguard as you advance the Dawnguard questline.
Can be installed at any time during your playthrough.
Lightweight cosmetic cleanup with no gameplay changes.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 276 endorsements and over 52k downloads.
  • Simple, drop-in installation that works mid-playthrough.
  • Adds a fresh look to a location you'll visit often during the Dawnguard questline.

⚠️ Cons

  • Purely cosmetic – no new content or gameplay tweaks.
  • May conflict with other mods that overhaul Fort Dawnguard's interior.
  • Last updated in June 2026, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other mods.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who hate cobwebs and want a cleaner Fort Dawnguard without overhauling the whole area. If you're a completionist who notices every detail, this is a nice touch. Skip if you want gameplay changes – this is purely visual.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install with your mod manager of choice (Vortex or MO2) for easy management.
  • Since it's a simple mesh/texture replacer, you can install it mid-playthrough without issues.
  • If you use other Fort Dawnguard overhauls, load this mod after them to ensure the cobwebs are removed.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
PoptartJuniper
Version
1.2
Downloads
52,261
Endorsements
276
Category
Guilds/Factions
Created
3/7/2023
Updated
6/21/2026

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