Mods / Graphics

• SSquad & Burrow Iconsby CaZsmThis small mod adds additional, more informative custom symbols to the military squad screen and the burrows screen. Icons are in the same style as the default tileset. No dependencies, load in any order. Includes symbols: - Archer - Sword - Hammer - Spear - Axe - Mace - Whip - Wrestler - Pickaxe...70.8k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• 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
• PPerspective Wallsby ThomradeBuy me a coffee if you would like to help me justify the time spent modding instead of working paying contracts: Changes the wall graphics to a version using 2.5d forced perspective, You can see the front face of the wall, like in old JRPGs and several classic mode tilesets. Its required that thi...53.5k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• BBourbon's Dark Depthsby BourbonChanges Z-level fog from sky-blue to a dark shading for better underground spaces. Removes blue from ramp and shadow overlays as well. Credit to Munashe's Reduced Z-Level Fog mod for showing how it is done. For even less blue, check out37.2k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• MMetal plate floorby brown freighter operatorThis mod replaces vanilla metal floor texture with metal plate. Who would want diagonal wood-like looking bars on the floor when you could have a BIG and SHINY metal plate anyway? Also replaces metal ramp texture. Compatible with any other mod that don't replace metal floor. (Including mods that...33.3k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• KKetaros Stones Variationsby KetarosThis mod adds a massive variation to one of the most important aspect of the game, the stones! Minerals and ores now will have variations to the physical look of all the stones in the game, keeping the same color style. Check here: KETAROS PATREON25.4k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• OObvious Engravingsby TrainzackModifies the sprites for engraved walls to make the engravings three times as obvious. FAQ I liked how in the ASCII versions you could see a symbol that represented each engraving. Can you bring that back? At the moment, it's not possible to have more than one image for engraved walls. Once DFHac...24.8k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• GGolder Goldby GeoneChanges the color of gold to be more golden and less brown. Affects bars, furniture, tools, etc; anything that can be made out of gold. This won't work on existing saves via the workshop. To manually add this mod to an existing save: copy inorganic_metal_goldcolor.txt into Dwarf Fortress\data\van...20.5k 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
• NNaut's Equipment Graphics & New Itemsby 76561198875678724DESCRIPTION: In the Vanilla game Artifact arms and armor don't display when worn. This mod fixes it so you can see Artifacts. Some races also don't have all the materials of their weapons and armor shown by the graphics. this mod adds graphics for all armor and weapon material types for humans, g...16.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• MMetallicby CaldfirThe default metals all use flat color-palettes, and have a lot of repeats. This mod adds a unique palette for each metal-type, using various hues to simulate rust, reflections, and opalescence. This will affect the visuals and color-descriptions for anything made of metal or the corresponding "na...15.2k downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
• WWorkshops without floorsby skuldomgWorkshops don't have floors anymore.14.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• AAccurate Domestic Animal Graphics Compilationby 76561199206465496This is a compilation of all of our domestic animal graphic overhauls. It includes: Cow, Yak, Water Buffalo, Pig, Reindeer, 1 humped camel, 2 humped camel, goat, sheep, llama, alpaca, horse, mule, donkey, cavy, rabbit, dog, cats, and muskox! It includes all the following mods already: Accurate Bo...13.3k downloadsupdated 3 y 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
• SSquare Wellby 1j0Square images for the well to be nicely placed near floored tiles. Added transparent water indicator. ============================= Please resub to the mod to be able to download and see it in the mod menu as "Square Well 2.0" (at least i had to) You can also manually change the file from this mo...11.2k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
• TTransparent (Glass) Floorsby SneedMakes glass floors more transparent! Had a thonk about graphics and the vanilla glass floors being slightly transparent and realized the game is fine with you using transparent png's on the sprites and tiles themselves. So I figured, why not make the glass floors more like glass floors? By defaul...10.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• BBourbon's Dark Floorsby BourbonRemoves blue tone from numerous rough or smoothed stone floors and ramps.10.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• WWater Flow Indicator Arrowsby rynothe mod applies an overlay to water that shows arrows which indicate the directional flow i created this in 5 seconds as an alternative to Poss's mod of a similar nature, check it out here:7.9k downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
• [[VANILLA] Naut's Equipment Graphicsby 76561198875678724DESCRIPTION: In the Vanilla game Artifact arms and armor don't display when worn. This mod fixes it so you can see Artifacts. Some races also don't have all the materials of their weapons and armor shown by the graphics. this mod adds graphics for all armor and weapon material types for humans, g...6.7k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• AAccurate Cat Graphicsby 76561199206465496This mod edits cat graphics so their eye color and fur color for each part of their body is accurate to their description, leading to a few hundred thousand different possible variations. This is part of an expanding series of expanded animal graphic mods. If you would like to see the other mods...5.8k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• TTopples' Layered Graphics Mergeby TopplesREQUIRES DFHACK This mod only works on mods formatted for it. What does this do? It allows multiple mods to edit layer graphics. Layered graphics are the more complicated graphics system that complicated creatures like dwarfs, humans, elves, goblins, and kobolds use. Doesn’t the game already do t...5.6k downloadsupdated 12 mo 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
• AAmbiance Additionsby niemstAmbiance Additions TL;DR Work in Progress Adds various items to make your fortress richer with decorations, room enhancers, clutter, and more. Please see my other mods: My Other Mods Introduction Add items to enrich the atmosphere of your fortress, offering aesthetic appeal. Related Mods Just put...5.2k downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
• NNon-Specialized Labor Iconsby PrivateRiemPlease feel free to comment if you like this mod! (PS: I'm taking requests. If you have ideas for groups of multiple labors, I can make more custom icons. If I have enough extras I'll make it possible to pick and choose the 8 you want out of those) Hello there! This mod does quite a few things. F...4.9k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• MMasterfork Overhaul (BETA)by ZeyonNote: This mod is in early beta, which means you will encounter bugs/broken items/sprites/textures/creatures, etc.. Please be patient while I am investigating and fixing them. Thank you. An extensive overhaul of Dwarf Fortress inspired by the Masterwork mod For author credits check the informatio...4.7k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• PPerspective Walls Rewalledby KahzelA fixed reupload of the original Perspective Walls by Comrade Tum, updated to work with current Dwarf Fortress4.1k downloadsupdated 8 d ago
• AActually Red Redroot Dyeby Sanae & Juni & FriendsAre you tired of the game lying to you when it says redroot dye is red? So was I! This mod changes hide roots to make the millable dye red and give it a value of 20 like the other dyes, since it looks SO GOOD now, it would be a crime to keep it at half price. Did you know that in the raws, the dy...4.1k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• BBetter Engravings: Elaborate Designby Marcrow [Post-Xenon]As much as cool are dwarf heads engraved into stone, while playing as kobolds it is kinda out of place... I put this mod there for other people who would rather have something different :)4.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• SSmooth Floors Look Constructedby JojeeTweaks the smoothed floors to appear as constructed rock block floors, for those who are tired of boring floors. To install, click the 'mods' button when creating a new world and then enable this mod Make sure it is placed ABOVE the Vanilla - Environment graphics in the load order for it to work!...4.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• AAccurate Dog Graphicsby 76561199206465496This mod edits dog graphics so their eye color and fur color for each part of their body is accurate to their description, leading to a few hundred thousand of different variations. This is part of an expanding series of expanded animal graphic mods. If you would like to see the other mods in thi...3.7k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• BBetter Birch Treesby SevaurdReplaces birch tree graphics with a better looking one. Will work with any version of Dwarf Fortress. Also check out the mod Pale Birch by 20firebird for changing the appearance of the birch log from felled trees.3.5k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
• BBourbon's Dark Wellsby BourbonAdds a neutral gray block floor to the underside of wells and corrects the sprite sheet for well buckets. Due to hardcoded limitations I cannot match the well sprite color to the stone type. I asked Putnam even. Its just a no-go.3.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• SSumptuously Engraved Floorsby FeralFerretAn alternate graphic for engraved floor tiles which replace the vanilla dwarf face. The appearance is inspired by the look of the tiles Kruggsmash created in his Northbridge series on YouTube, which I highly recommend. While not an exact copy of his tiles I will remove this if asked.3.4k downloadsupdated 20 mo ago
• ((Deprecated) Invisible Filled Jugs Fixby DroseranThis mod is no longer strictly necessary as vanilla jugs no longer turn invisible when filled with liquids. I don't recommend using it for creating new worlds. However, it's not yet possible in vanilla to tell if a jug contains liquid. There is not yet a way to make the liquid graphics work perfe...3.2k downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
• SSmooth Constructed Wallsby TrainzackMake constructed stone walls look exactly the same as smooth stone walls. Note that constructed walls still have a different value than smooth walls, and still have to be removed via the remove constructions designation. This mod may cause some confusion. License This mod is licensed under a Crea...3.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• TTopples' Jewelry Portrait Graphicsby TopplesREQUIRES DFHACK NEEDED FOR PORTRAITS Topples' Layered Graphics Merge What does this do? Adds portrait graphics for crowns, amulet, and earrings when worn. Adds graphics to dwarves, elves, goblins, humans, kobolds, and halflings. Includes graphics for both adult and child. Different graphics for a...3.1k downloadsupdated 16 mo ago
• OOutlands - Dwarven Heavy armorby PrivateRiem2 years in the making. By popular demand on discord, I've finally made this available. This mod has no effect on gameplay, and is purely a visual change to the existing armor graphics. Breastplates look like breastplates, and the mail shirt is visible underneath. Breastplates feature large pauldr...3.0k downloadsupdated 18 mo ago
• WWorkshops Without Floors Reforgedby A NickelWorkshops don't have floors anymore, includes fixes for the siege update. Siege fixes by me. Shadow fixes by user Derf.3.0k downloadsupdated 9 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
• 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
• SSmooth Walls Look Constructedby JojeeTweaks the smoothed walls to appear as constructed rock block walls. Custom engraved rock block wall textures included that should be more visible than vanilla engravings. To install, click the 'mods' button when creating a new world and then enable this mod Make sure it is placed ABOVE the Vanil...2.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• BBetter Engravings: Nordic Knotishby Marcrow [Post-Xenon]I don't like dwarf faces being repeated infintely, so i came up with replacement for it. My attempt at nordic knot, requested by some commenters!2.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• BBunny Fortressby RattataAdds a playable "lapine" rabbit race, playing similar to dwarves. While not as strong or brave as dwarves, lapines are quick and nimble, along with having access to mauls, pikes, and bows in exchange for maces and crossbows. Have fun building your fluffy dominion.2.7k downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
• AAccurate Equine Graphicsby 76561199206465496This mod updates the look of mules, donkeys, and horses, in addition to giving them layered graphic support for all of the domestic hair colors! Horses now have spots and manes which can come in all the same 43 colors as their body, leading to a few hundred thousand different horse combinations!...2.5k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• GGadget's Kobold Caverns - Creature Graphics Extended Patchby gadgetpatchA compatibility patch for Creature Graphics Extended, by Jackeloko. Features new sprites for additional tools, weapons, and kobold color variations. For more info, or to leave comments, check out the main mod page: -2.4k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• TToys and gamesby niemstToys and games As this mod conflicted with gadgets_kobold_caverns I decided to rename a few identifiers, so the version of 1.12 is not backward compatible TL;DR; New toys for dwarfs, elves, humans, goblins, and kobolds. The mod introduces a set of toys and games that can be created from various m...2.4k downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
• SSignboardsby niemstSignboards TL;DR Adds 19 variants of slabs, signs or posts with engravings to enrich the atmosphere of your fortress. Please see my other mods: My Other Mods This mod is part of the Ambiance Additions but can be used separately if you want only the signboards. Introduction In the vanilla game, th...2.2k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• DDwarven Female Statuesby LorrMasterStatues depicting dwarven women now use their own image.2.2k downloadsupdated 2 y ago

152 graphics mods, most downloaded first. Each one has its own page here with what it needs to run and where its author publishes it; the files themselves stay with the author and are never re-hosted on this site.