The Shire SE
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 13 Locations - New mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Welcome to The Shire! This mod is comprised of a few basic features:
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[]An epic player-choice oriented questline containing both good and evil branches, estimated total of 30+ hours of gameplay. Fully and professionally voice acted. Comedic and dramatic dialogue specifically designed to branch into multitudes of choices whenever possible.
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]A customizable hearthfire-style player Halfling-home. Dig out and create from scratch all the comforts of home.[]An expansive Lotro-inspired Worldspace full of towns, camps, and various encounters to explore. Bigger than Solstheim and designed 100% by hand.
[]Over 6,000 lines of skillfully voiced dialogue. Six-freakin-thousand. Let that soak in.
This is much more than just a simple lotr-inspired mod. Check out this non-spoiler containing review by a user on reddit9G7W_U9vcMA
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Continuation of Zero Period Production's Playthrough
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Continuation of Grim's Playthrough
All you need is the latest version of Skyrim SE and you're good to go! No dlcs, SKSE, or other mods required. However I recommend installing the Unofficial patch, which includes a plethora of necessary improvements. Get it here!
Note that this is a large mod and downloading it may take awhile.
Mods that adjust the gate near Black Briar lodge. (Unless using the Unofficial patch)Follow the road behind Riften and passed the Black Briar lodge, towards the cave that starts Dawnguard. When you approach the border the first quest will begin.
The Shire SE is a DLC-sized adventure mod for Skyrim Special Edition that transports players to the Shire, where an Outlander must decide its fate between conquest and liberation. With over 3,000 endorsements and 136,000 downloads, it's a popular location mod offering a narrative-driven experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (3,187 endorsements) – this is a mod people actually play and love.
- Massive download count (136,112) – clearly one of the more popular location mods out there.
- DLC-sized scope means you're getting a full adventure, not just a pretty area.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 – might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim SE patches or other mods.
- No detailed feature list in the description, so you're going in somewhat blind on what exactly the adventure entails.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the same worldspace or add similar locations – check your load order.
For Skyrim players who love exploring new lands and want a story-driven quest mod that feels like official DLC. If you're into Tolkien-inspired content and making meaningful choices, this is right up your alley. Skip if you're looking for a simple house mod or something purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod adds a new worldspace, make sure to place it in your load order after other major location mods to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement – it's a straightforward install.
- Check the mod's comments section for any known issues with other popular mods like Open Cities or weather overhauls.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- TheBawb
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 136,112
- Endorsements
- 3,187
- Category
- Locations - New
- Created
- 7/28/2018
- Updated
- 12/31/2018
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🔧 How to Install Skyrim Mods
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