The New Dragon Cult
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #17 of 103 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The New Dragon Cult
New in version 2. 1: Added FOMod so you can select which dragon priest mask you want to use(Krosis or Konahrik) and loose files!
They can be found at the following locations:
Outside Meridia's shrine at the word wall.
Ancient's Ascent
Autumnwatch Tower
Bonestrewn Crest
Eldersblood Peak
Lost Tongue Overlook
Mount Anthor
Northwind Summit
Skyborn Altar
All Dragon Burial mounds
Credits: Idea by DronosMan on the Skyrimmods Subreddit
If you have any problems please leave a comment.
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Permissions:
Read TexashokiesMods_License.txt in the readmes folder in data
The New Dragon Cult adds dragon cultists to all dragon burial mounds and most dragon lairs in Skyrim Special Edition. Version 2.1 includes a FOMOD installer to choose between Krosis or Konahrik masks and loose files. With 464 endorsements and 12,854 downloads, it's a solid NPC addition for players wanting more enemy variety at dragon sites.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 464 endorsements and over 12k downloads.
- Adds meaningful enemy variety to dragon sites without overhauling the game.
- FOMOD installer lets you pick your preferred dragon priest mask.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so it may have compatibility issues with newer mods or game updates.
- Only adds cultists to specific locations; may not cover all dragon lairs.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter dragon burial mounds or add NPCs.
For Skyrim players who want more challenge and lore-friendly enemies at dragon sites. If you're tired of empty dragon mounds and want a bit more combat, this is for you. Skip if you prefer minimal changes or use mods that overhaul dragon encounters.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install the FOMOD and choose your mask.
- Load this mod after other mods that edit dragon lairs to ensure cultists spawn.
- If you encounter issues, check the comments section for known conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Texashokies
- Version
- 2.3.1
- Downloads
- 12,854
- Endorsements
- 464
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 11/13/2016
- Updated
- 6/29/2017
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