Less OP COTN Dawnstar
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #98 of 207 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Simply removes the endgame gear from the Jarls room in COTN Dawnstar, and replaces it with something more sensible. If you're like me and didn't like the easily accessible Stalhrim armor and weapon from COTN Dawnstar, but absolutely love the work done by JPSteel2, then this mod is for you! All it does is replace the Stalhrim armor/weapon and ore with Ancient Nord armor/weapon and gold ore. I also made it unmovable so that if something bumps into it, it doesn't all fall over.
This patch for COTN Dawnstar replaces the easily accessible Stalhrim armor, weapon, and ore in the Jarl's room with Ancient Nord gear and gold ore, making it more sensible for early-game access. It also makes the items unmovable to prevent physics glitches. For players who love JPSteel2's city overhaul but dislike the overpowered loot.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fixes a common complaint about COTN Dawnstar's overpowered early-game loot (29 endorsements).
- Simple, focused patch that does exactly what it says without extra bloat.
- Keeps the high-quality work of JPSteel2 while making the loot more balanced.
⚠️ Cons
- Only works if you have COTN Dawnstar installed, so it's useless without that mod.
- Replaces Stalhrim with Ancient Nord gear, which might not be your preferred aesthetic or stats.
- Small mod with limited community feedback (29 endorsements) — you're an early adopter.
For Skyrim players who love COTN Dawnstar but hate finding endgame Stalhrim gear sitting in the Jarl's room early on. If you prefer a more balanced progression and don't mind Ancient Nord armor, this is a must-have. Skip if you enjoy the free Stalhrim or don't use COTN Dawnstar.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have COTN Dawnstar installed before adding this patch, and load it after the main mod in your load order.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- The unmovable items mean you can't pick them up and move them, so don't expect to rearrange the Jarl's room decor.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- SwordMasterA
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 11,669
- Endorsements
- 29
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 6/27/2025
- Updated
- 6/27/2025
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