Frankly HD Dragonbone and Dragonscale - Armor and Weapons

skyrimspecialedition — Mods & Enhancements

Frankly HD Dragonbone and Dragonscale is a high-resolution retexture mod for Skyrim, offering 4K and 2K options for the Dragonbone and Dragonscale armor sets, all dragonbone weapons from the Dawnguard DLC, and the Jagged Crown. With nearly 16,000 endorsements and 3.7 million downloads, it's a highly popular visual upgrade for players seeking sharper, more detailed textures.

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Syntax

Models and Textures

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Downloads: 3,726,831

💡 Notes

By FrankFamily aka Borx25

🎯 Tips & Tricks

If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just downl

If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install; load order rarely matters for texture replacers.

Choose the 2K version if you have a mid-range GPU to avoid s

Choose the 2K version if you have a mid-range GPU to avoid stuttering.

Make sure you have the Dawnguard DLC installed, as the weapo

Make sure you have the Dawnguard DLC installed, as the weapon textures require it.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod conflicts

Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing without checking requirements

👍 Pros

Massive community trust with 15,958 endorsements and 3.7M downloads
Offers both 4K and 2K versions so you can balance quality and performance
Covers armor, weapons, and the Jagged Crown in one package

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2019, so may not be optimized for the latest Skyrim versions or mods
No explicit installation instructions or compatibility notes provided
High-res textures can be VRAM-heavy, especially the 4K option on lower-end systems

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