Rhaegal Paarthurnax - Monstrrous GoT Dragons 8K 16K
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #116 of 116 Creatures and Mounts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I love working with dragons, but I'm not much good at 3D modeling. I've been looking for a great opportunity to work with some new 3D assets and KaienHash brought that to Skyrim with GoT Dragons.
I took the Rhaegal model from that mod, and my Cleaned and Upscaled Textures and made a number of tweaks and edits to fit into my rendition of Paarthurnax.
These edits can be summarized as altering the color of the textures, adding new glowmaps, and altering the emissive and reflective properties of the mesh. Paarthurnax's eyes and wings will glow in the dark and his skin will look less blue and more green in daylight.
This is only the first revision and is mostly texture work. I'm working on learning more 3D modeling and am very much looking forward to adding a number of details that make Paarthurnax look old and weathered (broken/chipped horns and scales, scars, maybe even a beard). Thanks for your patience as I continue to develop my skills.
This is the second release in my "Monstrrous Dragons" series, which I started working on prior to the GoT Dragons Release. Now I'll be crafting that series with a mix of vanilla and GoT assets.
Make sure to get my Drogon Alduin as well:
Skeleton
You can use the vanilla skeleton, the one posted on GoT Dragons, or Immersive Dragons, which is what is shown in the screenshots.
Installing Along With GoT Dragons Mod
This mod includes some textures that are also used as common resources for the other GoT Dragons. If you have my cleaned and upscaled textures installed already, you can forego installing them again by choosing no in the FOMOD.
Why 16K Dragons??
All resolutions specified are the maximum resolution. Dragons are VERY large, so think about how you want your dragons to look when you are fighting them up close.
The original dragon bodies were in 4K resolution, meaning the dragon head itself was only about 1500x1200 pixels. If you like 1K apples then you definitely want 8K dragons or higher.
Thank you to Becofi for the screenshots
Available for Xbox Here
Available for Oldrim Here
If you use the HotD Dragons, checkout my cleaned and upscaled textures of that mod
Also, I recommend archlyde123's mod Undead Viserion as Durnehviir
Featured in my Nexus Collection, Next-Gen Animals and Creatures
This mod replaces Paarthurnax with a dragon modeled after Drogon from Game of Thrones, using high-resolution textures (8K/16K) with a lower-spec 'Potato' option for performance. It has 1,382 endorsements and nearly half a million downloads, last updated in December 2022. A popular cosmetic overhaul for Skyrim players who want a more menacing Paarthurnax.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 1,382 endorsements and 491,020 downloads — clearly a fan favorite.
- 8K/16K textures make Paarthurnax look incredibly detailed, perfect for screenshot lovers.
- The Potato option means even mid-range rigs can enjoy the new look without tanking FPS.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in December 2022 — might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches or DLC.
- High-res textures can be a VRAM hog; 8K/16K may cause stuttering on 4GB cards.
- Only changes Paarthurnax's appearance — no new gameplay or quest content, so if you want more, this isn't it.
For Skyrim players who want a more intimidating Paarthurnax that matches the show's dragons. Perfect for modders who love high-res textures and don't mind a performance hit. Skip if you're on a low-end PC or prefer lore-friendly designs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Start with the 8K version first; if you notice stuttering, switch to the Potato option.
- Make sure to load this mod after any other mods that alter Paarthurnax's appearance to ensure it takes effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- KaienHash - XilaMonstrr
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 491,020
- Endorsements
- 1,382
- Category
- Creatures and Mounts
- Created
- 12/13/2022
- Updated
- 12/17/2022
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