Valenwood Improved
oblivion — Mods & Enhancements
Valenwood Improved adds the province of Valenwood to the game, featuring eight cities, smaller towns, and numerous new Ayleid ruins, caves, and fortress ruins. This is a large-scale new lands mod for players seeking to explore a new region, though it was last updated in 2011 and may not be compatible with current game versions.
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Downloads: 104,712 | Endorsements: 1,694💡 Notes
By Eldarie | v1.02.1 | 1,694 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Use a mod manager like Wrye Bash or OBMM to handle the file structure and load order.
Check the mod's compatibility with your version of Oblivion and any other overhaul mods you use.
Consider using BOSS or LOOT to sort your load order for better stability.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Huge new landmass to explore — eight cities plus towns is a lot of content
- Community favorite with 1,694 endorsements and over 100k downloads
- Adds Ayleid ruins and caves, giving dungeon crawlers plenty to discover
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2011 — likely outdated and may conflict with modern game versions
- No install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author
- Requires manual installation and load order management, which can be tricky for new modders