SKYRIM BORDER HOLDS
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #87 of 163 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
ABOUT:
NEW GAME START REQUIRED:
This mod is an extraction from The People Of Skyrim Complete and is standalone with a collection of 17 new immersive borders strategically placed around Skyrim. Yes, there are eighteen dots on the map, two dots account for one Hold at Windhlem which expands the river there.
The Holds themselves are featured around old ruins, Nordic, Dwemer, with some makeshift stockade placements and other varied builds. The guards do not re-spawn, a design choice, however, they have been made relatively durable and should last well into the game unless you butcher them!
PLEASE NOTE--TPOS 2 V10 HAS ITS OWN VERSION IN THE FOMOD
INSTALLER. DO NOT USE THIS VERSION WITH TPOS 2 V10.
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COMPATIBILITY:
To my knowledge mods that are in direct conflict with this mod is TPOS 2 which has its own version in the new V10 Fomod installer. The others are Cutting Room Floor, The Fall of Granite Hill by Arthmoor, and Granite Hill by JR which are not patched for, or any mod which edits in and around the river near Dragon Bridge like Cutting Room Floor.
The other area of potential conflict is Kynesgrove with the Border predominately around the waterfall area and river. Settlement mods of those locations might require a small support patch.
PLEASE NOTE:
Not to be used with TPOS 2 V10 and above. V10 has its own version in the fomod installer.
LOAD ORDER FOR GENERAL USE:
Live Another Life - Alternate Start ( If Used! )
Place town, village, and city mods above SBH
Skyrim Border Holds
This structure is important as it protects the navmesh of the holds, performance and routines of NPCs.
INSTALLING:
A New Game Start is required for this file. Use your mod manager to install this file.
Run a lod generator to create lods for this file
WARNING*
Adds 17 new immersive border holds around Skyrim for exploration. Standalone mod with 493 endorsements and 15,287 downloads, last updated March 2023. For players seeking more locations to discover.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 493 endorsements
- Decent download count (15,287) shows real interest
- Standalone means no dependency headaches
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in March 2023, so might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches
- No detailed feature list, so you're going in somewhat blind
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter border regions
For Skyrim explorers who want more places to stumble upon during their travels. If you're into immersion and discovering new locations, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls or quest content.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep your load order clean.
- Check if you have other mods that modify the same border areas to avoid conflicts.
- Since it's standalone, you can safely add it mid-playthrough, but starting a new game is safer for stability.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Nesbit098
- Version
- V1.0.8
- Downloads
- 15,287
- Endorsements
- 493
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 1/16/2021
- Updated
- 3/30/2023
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