Winterhold Deep Sea Ruins

⭐ ⭐ (394 endorsements) 📥 56,392 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 8/12/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By firestarter · Dungeons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/13/2021 📅 Created: 8/12/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #6 of 7 Dungeons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Hello and welcome to my latest project I've been working on, Winterhold Deep Sea Ruins.  Expanding on the lore of The Great Collapse, This mod adds lots of underwater ruins to explore and loot, a new dungeon in an air pocket underneath the ruins, and new + existing lore to tie it all together.  I hope you have fun taking a look at it

The submerged ruins are designed to go with JK's Skyrim (or JK's Winterhold), or any equivalent mod that expands on the ruins of winterhold, and should match that same style. although it is not a requirement for this mod to work.

The dungeon was designed with a few other mods in mind - ELFX (interiors), or any other mod that properly darkens interiors, and my own mod, balanced skeletons. The dungeon is mostly populated with skeletons, so my mod that makes them tougher combined with darker lighting is vital to giving the dungeon some challenge.

I also recommend loki's wade in water for realism, it works great with the sections of the dungeon that feature knee high water.

The difficulty of the dungeon is reliant on those mods for this combination of low visibility, slower movement in the water, and tougher skeletons.

I would also recommend doing this solo, companions can get glitched or stuck in areas you'll have to swim through or jump through.

You can find the starting point of this mods content by going directly northeast from Winterhold,  a journal found there in the small ruins will point you in the right direction.

the shallow ruins marked by the blue arrow

read journal entry 2 near the statue of talos for directions to the deep ruins

if you looked around and are still really lost, heres the spoiler

shallow ruins circled in blue, deep ruins circled in red

tested compatibility -

fully compatible with JK's WInterhold or JK's Skyrim

fully compatible with Winterhold Restored

fully compatible with Great City of Winterhold

fully compatible with Immersive College of Winterhold

fully compatbile with arthmoor's telengard

fully compatible with Winterhold - Expanded Ruins

compatible with depths of skyrim, use the provided patch here and load DOS first, then this mod, then the patch

patch was made using 1. 1. 7 of DOS and 1. 1 of WDSR

if you do not use the patch, everything will still work fine but there are a handful of places with clipping issues. it is not strictly necessary.

the mod should also be compatible with any other mods, the areas I worked with are rarely ever used. please bring any compatibility issues to my attention

a version 2. 0 of the mod is underway, expanding the dungeon/palace with new interior areas and a unique reward of a new weapon and armor set from the glory days of Winterhold when it was formerly S

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds two underwater locations and one new dungeon to Skyrim, expanding Winterhold's lore with immersive ruins. For players seeking new exploration content without heavy scripting.

✨ Key Features

Adds 2 underwater locations: a shallow ruin and a deep ruin.
Includes 1 new dungeon located within the deep ruins.
Expands the lore of Winterhold, once the oldest and biggest city in Skyrim.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 394 endorsements and over 56k downloads.
  • Fits seamlessly into Skyrim's world, offering lore-friendly exploration.
  • Lightweight addition—no new mechanics, just pure dungeon crawling.

⚠️ Cons

  • No updates since August 2021, so don't expect patches for newer Skyrim versions.
  • Only one dungeon and two ruins—might be a short experience for veteran explorers.
  • Potential conflicts with mods that overhaul Winterhold or its surrounding waters.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim explorers who crave new places to dive into and lore-friendly dungeon delves. If you're a completionist looking for fresh content without gameplay overhauls, this is your jam. Skip if you want combat or quest changes—this is purely exploration.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch to avoid common bugs.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to keep your load order clean.
  • Check for conflicts with mods that edit Winterhold or water areas.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
firestarter
Version
1.1
Downloads
56,392
Endorsements
394
Category
Dungeons
Created
8/12/2021
Updated
8/13/2021

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