Mods / Creature

• CCreature Graphics Extendedby Jacko!! THIS MOD IS STILL IN EARLY DEVELOPMENT / EXPECT MANY THINGS TO BE CHANGED AND ADDED / IT PROBABLY WON'T LOOK AS NICE AS THE THUMBNAIL !! Creature Graphics Extended aims to improve upon the existing graphics of Dwarf Fortress' many creatures, adding more variation and visual flair whilst stayin...61.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• AAdditional Races: Gnollsby SEEUThe Gnoll are a civilization of hyena-like humanoids who roam the tropical savannahs and grasslands in search of murder and plunder. They are innately hostile to most others and like stealing children to, probably, eat later. Gnolls congregate in large tribes lead by a warleader who overseers the...33.8k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• AAdditional Races: Ratfolkby SEEUThe Ratfolk are a civilization of rat humanoids that skitter under mountains and hills in rabid search for power. They fight with anything: dwarves, humans, and even each other. Ratfolk leadership is a bit of an oxymoron; they do form groups around each other but their constant scheming and jealo...32.4k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• AAdditional Races: Nagaby SEEUThe Naga are a multi-armed evil race of serpentine humanoids that make their homes in swamps, marshlands, and rivers. They come with an additional material and two weapons unique to their race. Naga civilization initially begins in the same manner as goblins; a demon spawns a spire from the under...28.9k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• AAdditional Races: Erinyesby SEEUThe Erinyes are a primarily female humanoid race that settle amongst the jungles and forests in relative seclusion. They are very tall – similar in size to a minotaur – and similarly quite physically strong. They don’t mind war, but are not hostile by default and are usually happy to trade. Eriny...26.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• AAdditional Races: Ixthidby SEEUThe Ixthid are a vicious race of mostly intelligent insectile monstrosities that live in the rocky flatlands and deserts. They enjoy shiny things and are more than willing to steal and murder for them with no regard for the previous owner’s life. Ixthids congregate around their humanoid variants...23.5k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• PPlayable Races: Stella Elvesby SEEUStella Elves are a subspecies of elves whose fanatical desire to gain the blessings of the stars has driven them to desecrate the nature their woodland cousins so dearly love. Stella dig deep within the earth for the rarest of gemstones, carving them into lenses, and hoping a constellation's bles...20.9k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• CCreature Graphics Extended - REDUXby DigganobArsenal and Cultural Overhaul is Out! Arsenal and Cultural Overhaul is out now! It includes all the improvements made in CGE - Redux, but adds several additional helmets, new cloak and cape sprites, entity changes, and more! This mod is still good for the fact that it does not conflict with as ma...18.6k downloadsupdated 18 mo ago
• TThe Aeramore Expansion V7.41 [53.15+]by Gasper VladiThis mod takes in the Vanilla concept and adds more spice, culture, and FUN to the game. New Races, Beasts, Weapons, Secrets, Destruction, Chaos, and so much more that is at and there is a guide here on the discussion board for this mod! When you chose to use this mod, make sure you are either pl...11.2k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
• TTopples' Lizardmenby TopplesLizardman Civilization A playable civilization consisting of a society of reptiles that dwell deep inside ancient forests and swamps. Their leaders, the Slann, are powerful mages that commune with the stars and follow the Great Plan. There ways are mysterious, either friendly or hostile depending...8.8k downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
• FForthammer Fantasyby 76561198382999276Adds a large variety of things from Warhammer Fantasy, including guns, runes, 10 new civilizations, 12 new secrets based on the lores of magic, as well as many creatures, megabeasts, runes and more. DFhack is required for many advanced features. Place the file "onMapLoadForthammer.init" in the fo...8.4k downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
• GGender Name Colorsby bunnybun420fmlColors the names of most creatures according to their gender if they have one. It *shouldn't* mess anything up if it loads before any other mod, but it applies a creature variation to every creature in the game, so. Best practice is probably to have it load AFTER any other mod. A python script ha...7.9k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• TTopples' Orcsby TopplesEvil Orc Civilization An evil civilization of corrupted elves, reborn from mud - their purpose to plunder and kill. I made these to practice pixel art since I never really did it before. They were originally meant to resemble LOTR orcs, but the designs started to deviate away from those. The orcs...6.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• SSuccubus Dungeon - A playable civilizationby BoltgunIMPORTANT: This mod requires DFHack. Without it, many features will not work. WARNING: If you have installed the mod before the Siege Update, you need to do some cleanup. - Make sure portable mode is off in the game option. - Open up your local game file from your library. - Delete the mods and d...6.5k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
• BBit of Diversityby CountI always liked the mechanic of animal people and some other strange species joining civilizations and showing up in your fortress, but I've noticed that there are a lot of sentient creatures that can't do that. This mod adds the ability to speak and join civilizations to more than a dozen differe...6.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• BBucket O' Creaturesby this user loves holeAdds a variety of new creatures. Read-me with creature info:6.1k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• BBetter Creature Descriptionsby annaflyteBetter Creature Descriptions Better Creature Descriptions enhances and unifies the in-game descriptions of all vanilla creatures This is a partial port of Taffer's DF Revised. Taffer's Revised is a beloved old mod and I am going to be working on porting all or most of the features over time that...6.0k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• DDwarvemonby FirePhoenix11Welcome to the world of Pokemon. This world is inhabited by creatures called Pokemon! For some people Pokemon are pets. Others use them for fights. Your very own Pokemon legend is about to unfold! A world of dreams and adventures with Pokemon awaits! A mod that adds Pokemon and Pokemon related st...6.0k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
• LLiving Godsby CountHave you noticed that the terrible semi-megabeasts are sentient beings? Yet they seem to only care about smashing stuff and never have any desire to settle down or pull any clever tricks. This mod changes that, allowing all semi-megabeasts to pretend to be gods to take over human civilizations. T...5.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• AArsenal and Cultural Overhaulby Digganob2.0 UPDATE! CIVILIZATIONS! WEAPONS! ARMOR! SURCOATS! This update adds 11 new weapons from VWO Extended, including: - Arming Swords - Bastard Swords - Falchions - Rapiers - Polehammers - Poleaxes - Hatchets - War Axes - Glaives - Double-Bit Axes - Longbows + Broadhead Arrows & Bolts All of these n...5.5k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
• TTougher Bodiesby lmlsnaSomething I’ve noticed in all the weapons testing I’ve done is that creatures are incredibly fragile. Mere punches and kicks from a dwarf with no combat skills and average strength can tear apart another dwarf’s muscles and bruise bones through iron armor because of how vulnerable limbs are to in...5.3k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
• PPool Spawn Fixby VatticFixes a bug/oversight that stops a handful of creatures from appearing in the world. Including Giant Toads, of all creatures! What oversight? Some non-vermin creatures are listed to only spawn in pools, but only vermin can spawn in pools. How does the fix work? It gives any creatures falling into...5.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• DDark Elves Reduxby EndaliUpdated for the Adventure Mode patch! Adds dark elves to the game as a playable civilization, complete with their own ethics, personality, toys, plants and drinks. "A whimsical creature of the night that lives for mischievous revelry." Update and complete overhaul of the "Dark Elf Civilization" m...4.6k downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
• SSpellcrafts Mod - Magic Systems in Dwarf Fortressby Eric BlankA complete high magic mod for Dwarf Fortress. Additional info available in the Bay12 thread: **Reminder: Most of the sprites used are derivations of the vanilla game's sprites.** May 10, 2026; Update to fix gemstones not being generated in worlds using this mod. Will not be compatible with old wo...4.3k downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
• HHOBGOBLINS: A playable civilizationby RocketShepHobgoblins are a goblin-like race more interested in craftsmanship than pillaging. Reminiscent of horned, hairier goblins, these creatures speak a common tongue with them, but seem to have forsaken whatever rumored ties they may have to the goblin pits of yore -- and their biological immortality...4.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• SSimple Animal Peopleby dedwrekkaAdds Animal People civilization to the game. Each is a civilization of one race of animal people chosen randomly from a list. They live in hillocks (villages of hollow hills) and don't have access to steel. Current possibilities are: -LYNX MAN -MONITOR LIZARD MAN -OCELOT MAN -PANGOLIN MAN -SLOTH...4.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• WWyrmtongueby 20firebirdTiny mod that makes dragons intelligent. They can talk, learn, and potentially join civilizations, even sometimes presenting themselves as gods.3.7k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• DDeon's Menagerie - Moss Tortoiseby Deon ☣Warning: Any mod adding new creatures requires a new world to be generated, otherwise they will not spawn (since they were not generated as a part of a world's population). Creature description A cavern-dwelling tortoise with fragrant moss growing on its back. Moss tortoise periodically sheds thi...3.5k downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
• DDeon's Menagerie - Crystal Lizardby Deon ☣Warning: Any mod adding new creatures requires a new world to be generated, otherwise they will not spawn (since they were not generated as a part of a world's population). Creature description A beautiful dog-sized reptile with glimmering scales. These cavern dwellers are often domesticated for...3.2k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• DDeon's Menagerie - Deep rotheby Deon ☣Warning: Any mod adding new creatures requires a new world to be generated, otherwise they will not spawn (since they were not generated as a part of a world's population). Creature description A squat sheep-like four-legged moss eater found in damp caves. They are farmed for their very tough lea...3.1k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• TTopples' Halflingsby TopplesHalfling Civilization A playable civilization consisting of a society of halflings. What are halflings? About half the size of a human. They are a considerably weak race with higher than normal social capabilities. They tend to lack the great ambitions that characterize larger peoples like humans...3.1k downloadsupdated 18 mo ago
• WWar Possumsby ElsieThis mod allows your dwarves to train possums in the art of war. Also changes some flavor text relating to possums being marsupials and changes their young to joeys instead of babies. Live fast, eat trash UPDATE Possums are now considered common domestic animals so you can embark with them instea...3.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• HHorned Cave Beetleby Toss ThrownA round, omnivorous beetle slightly larger than a horse. Most notable features of the horned cave beetle are that they have a blue carapace, red eyes, and lovely brown beards. The males have a long horn at the front of their bodies. Rare male beetles will have an exceptionally long horn, that it...2.9k downloadsupdated 18 mo ago
• AAdjusted Creature Portraitsby MarkAdjusted creature portraits to make them more grounded. The official portraits are great, but they are bit too exaggerated and comedic for the vibe I want from Dwarf Fortress. These adjusted portraits make changes to over 300 creatures to have a more more grounded/realistic look. Most changes are...2.9k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
• SSlime Girlsby EinhartAdds slime monster girl creatures to Dwarf Fortress. Slimes are a collectible pet that come in a variety of colours and shapes.2.8k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• PPiklopediaby this user loves holeAdds creatures from the Pikmin series. Read-me with creature info:2.8k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• RRoclets (Metal Bird Race)by Barely_CreativeDescription This is an add-on playable race of small metal-skinned birds and the large domestic birds they raise for their shearable steel wool. Main Features Civilization: Roclet civilization with similar structure to standard Dwarf civilization. Playable Race: "Roclets" which are small, steel s...2.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• SSkilled Animals & Megabeastsby lmlsnaWildlife was one of my biggest “expectation vs reality” moments in Dwarf Fortress. All these giant predators sound scary, the wiki even builds them up as being scary, yet whenever you send your militia after them you’ll find that they have a major skill issue when it comes to combat against civil...2.7k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
• DDeon's Menagerie - Umber hulkby Deon ☣Warning: Any mod adding new creatures requires a new world to be generated, otherwise they will not spawn (since they were not generated as a part of a world's population). Creature description Umber hulk looks like a cross between a gorilla and a beetle. Its most prominent feature is probably th...2.7k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• DDeon's Menagerie - Gargoyleby Deon ☣Warning: Any mod adding new creatures requires a new world to be generated, otherwise they will not spawn (since they were not generated as a part of a world's population). Creature description A white-gray animated marble monster in a shape of a person with bird wings in place of arms, and talon...2.7k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• TTougher Bodies - A&CO Editionby DigganobA version of Tougher Bodies adapted to be used with Arsenal and Cultural Overhaul. This version uses peripheral nerve healing. Replace the objects folder with the one from the normal Tougher Bodies to remove it.2.7k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
• AAdditional Races. Erinyes. Graphics Update.by 2chuu4uUnofficial fan patch for SEEU's Erinyes civ mod. This is compatible with both the original mod: Or PussiMech's adventure mode updated version: It should be loaded ABOVE the Erinyes mod. I'll be working on updates their Stella Elves mod as well, and maybe some others in the future. What this mod d...2.7k downloadsupdated 9 mo ago
• DDeon's Menagerie - Entby Deon ☣Warning: Any mod adding new creatures requires a new world to be generated, otherwise they will not spawn (since they were not generated as a part of a world's population). Creature description A large living tree with a face and a strong spirit. They are always ready to protect their beloved for...2.7k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• DDeon's Menagerie - Beholderby Deon ☣Warning: Any mod adding new creatures requires a new world to be generated, otherwise they will not spawn (since they were not generated as a part of a world's population). Creature description A huge flying creature found underground (layers 2-3). It can cast various spells (telekinesis, and var...2.7k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• DDragonkin Race Mod - LDGFSby CaitquaThe Dragonkin are a playable race created for the LDGFS - Races Pack mod (we've rebranded), but mirrored here so that you can choose to get only these if you want. LDGFS, or Legally Distinct Generic Fantasy Setting, aims to be a total conversion mod for Dwarf Fortress that changes it to conform t...2.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• TTougher Bodies - Peripheral Nerve Healingby lmlsnaThis mod is a standalone alternative to Tougher Bodies which also includes a mechanism of peripheral nerve healing. The mod must replace the “vanilla materials” and “vanilla bodies” modules. This is necessary because the CUT and SELECT methods of mod implementation do not function on material tem...2.7k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
• AAdditional Races. Gnolls Graphical Updateby 76561199206465496This mod both updates the Gnoll graphics from SEEU's Additional Races Gnolls to use the new palette system introduced with the Adventure Mode update, as well as giving them full portrait graphics. This is a fan-made patch to update the graphics of the original Gnoll mod to fix some bugs with weap...2.7k downloadsupdated 18 mo ago
• PPygmy Wyrmsby EinhartAdds Pygmy Wyrms to Dwarf Fortress. A Pygmy Wyrm is a two-legged lesser dragon slightly larger than a saltwater crocodile with a thick, scaly hide and a foul temper. This mod was created due to the common misconception of what a "drake" is on embarks. Special thanks to nateman and Leeuwinnenfan o...2.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago

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