Dwarf Fortress mods
Dwarf Fortress mod mods
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795 mod mods, most downloaded first · newest update 25 Oct 2026
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- Ceramics Expandedby QevThis mod expands the ceramic industry, allowing your dwarves to make more items out of ceramics, and use more materials for glazing with a wide variety of colours, depending on what resources are available at the embark. Note: This mod will mark several non-economic stones as economic, so make su...2.8k downloadsupdated 20 mo ago
- SK Remove Buttonsby Mullet Mad JackMod changes remove buttons for burrows, routes and stops. This is clean mod, it have own tileset and will overwrite only what you see in preview. Мод меняет кнопки удаления для нор, путей и остановок. Я путал удаление путей и остановки. Это чистый мод, он имеет свой тайлсет и перезапишет только т...2.8k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Metallurgy (Now with 100% more OP workshops!)by PoeticIronBETA - use at your own risk, this is my first time screwing around in DF raws beyond the usual 'time to make sandy loam count as sand because I'm lazy'. The mod currently adds two workshops, both for ore/metal processing, both more efficient than 'vanilla' recipes. Ore Grinder The 5x3 Ore Grinder...2.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Deon'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
- Deon'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
- Additional 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 10 mo ago
- Cute Kobold Cavernsby DeltaFireInstallation Hints: There are two ways of playing with this mod (which I maintain, of course you can also install anything else you want but this is at its core): Option 1: Using this mod, together with the materials submod at (Cute Kobold Caverns Materials). The submod should be loaded inplace o...2.7k downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
- Deon'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
- Deon'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
- Vanilla Civilizations Expanded Moon Elvesby L'Homme Crabe((You can use everything from this mod for your projects.)) This mod adds an Elf civilization based of the lore of The Forgottens Realms. Those civs are a less hippie more friendly elves civs. They will accepts wood and products made from dead animals. They will Ally, Fight, Trade,And Conquer by...2.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Bunny 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
- Additional 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
- Pygmy 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
- Deon's Menagerie - Red dragonby 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 gigantic red-scaled flying reptilian creature. It is magical and can breathe fire. These monsters can...2.6k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- [deprecated] Disable Bird Screech on Grasslandsby De ShorrivUpdate: We did it boys! The developers have updated the grasslands ambiance file and this mod is no longer useful. Strike the earth! Removes the annoying bird screeching sound on the grassland biome. I've edited the sound file and removed all of the REEEE sounds so you can still enjoy the ambianc...2.6k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Forthammer Fantasy Gunsby 76561198382999276Adds the guns and ammo from Forthammer Fantasy as a standalone mod. DFhack is not required, but the grenade launcher will not function without it. If using DFhack, place the file "onWorldLoadForthammer.init" in the folder ../Dwarf Fortress/dfhack-config/init.2.5k downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
- Additional Races. Ratfolk Graphical Updateby 76561199206465496This mod both updates the Ratfolk graphics from SEEU's Additional Races Ratfolk 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 Ratfolk mod to fix some bugs with...2.5k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- Deon's Menagerie - Frost Wyrmby 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 gigantic cyan-scaled snake-like creature. It is magical and can spew ice shards. These monsters can l...2.5k downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
- Better Suspend Buttonby 76561198829285026Makes the suspend/pause button in burrows red when suspended. Also affects zones and some other stuff since they use the same graphics.2.5k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Vanilla Civilizations Expanded Wild Elvesby L'Homme Crabe((You can use everything from this mod for your projects.)) They Replace Vanilla Elves Those wild elves will get mad if you hunt and cut trees. They are isolisationist but will trade if you dont try to sell them wood and products made from dead animals.. They are ferocious defender of the forest...2.5k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Crows Fixby diamond mummyMakes crows not be vermin. You may copy/reuse portions or the entirety of this mod for your own use.2.5k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Dwarven Psychiatrist Noble Positionby MrGlassesSick of your cook throwing a tantrum and liberating children of their parents because they saw a Goblin die? Is your fortress burning to the ground because the Count threw your best brewer in the dungeon for failing to build 50 Adamantine statues in her likeness? Is your mayor too busy playing po...2.4k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Gadget'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
- Toys 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
- Ergonomic Hotkeys (Colemak)by TrainzackErgonomic Hotkeys (Colemak) Version 1.6 This mod replaces the game's default hotkeys with a set of hotkeys designed to be easily accessed with the left hand alone. The hotkeys also closely mirror the layout of the buttons on screen for easy memorization. You can finally stop hunting all around yo...2.3k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Spiderhoundsby 76561198414036633Spiderhounds A loyal domestic spider kept by dwarves for hunting, textiles and companionship. Critter Details Has a potent venom! Useful for a variety of fortress needs! Females Dog sized, voracious, and loyal. Female Spiderhounds make great hunting animals! Reach maturity at one, can live to 20!...2.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Additional Races. Naga Graphical Updateby 76561199206465496This mod both updates the Naga graphics from SEEU's Additional Races Naga to use the new palette system introduced with the Adventure Mode update, as well as giving them full child and portrait graphics. This is a fan-made patch to update the graphics of the original Naga mod to fix some bugs wit...2.2k downloadsupdated 18 mo ago
- Signboardsby 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
- Dwarven Female Statuesby LorrMasterStatues depicting dwarven women now use their own image.2.2k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Dwarven Alchemyby Wyntr StardustDwarven Alchemy is still WIP. It is playable, and has custom workshop textures, but the current textures are temporary until I finish the build stages for the laboratory. Also, I'm not sure if I am happy with the materials used to build the workshop. I don't want it to be too easy to build, but i...2.2k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Bravely Default Bestiaryby 76561199206465496This mod adds in various monsters from the Bravely Default series (and some from Final Fantasy 4 Heroes of Light) to the game that can appear in your world. Specifically '30' different creatures, two being megabeast! As Bravely Default is a JRPG, it has early game monsters reappear later in the g...2.2k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
- Dwarven Core Harvestingby ♫This mod adds a new building, the 'Magma Dredger', that dwarves can use to dredge up rocks and ores from the floor of the magma sea. All dredgeable rocks and ores are magma-safe, except for garnierite which was added since the earth's core famously has a lot of nickel. Only cheaper metals and iro...2.2k downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
- Rounded wooden doors (updated for sieges)by PossMakes wooden doors circular like hobbit houses. Glass doors become arched and metal doors become vault doors. Stone doors are unaffected. Updated for the siege update, with round damaged, broken and debris states.2.2k downloadsupdated 10 d ago
- Additional Races. Erinyes (Updated to be playable in adventure mode)by PussiMechAllows you to play as the erinyes in both fortress and adventure mode. It uses elf portraits. Will delete once the main mod is updated.2.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- MicroMod: enable Capesby GGBOTThe Axelord makes a super-hero landing! Unlocks Capes as craftable clothing/armor for your dwarves, ending the monopoly of those elves and humans with their fancy flowing capes that are either too <<Low-Quality-Grown-Linen>> or too Large. Wiki numbers Stat-wise capes are a bit of an oddity: They'...2.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Ergonomic Hotkeys (Dvorak)by TrainzackErgonomic Hotkeys (Dvorak) Version 1.5 This mod replaces the game's default hotkeys with a set of hotkeys designed to be easily accessed with the left hand alone. The hotkeys also closely mirror the layout of the buttons on screen for easy memorization. You can finally stop hunting all around you...2.1k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Ergonomic Hotkeys (Workman)by TrainzackErgonomic Hotkeys (Workman) Version 1.6 This mod replaces the game's default hotkeys with a set of hotkeys designed to be easily accessed with the left hand alone. The hotkeys also closely mirror the layout of the buttons on screen for easy memorization. You can finally stop hunting all around yo...2.1k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Topples' Smokingby TopplesREQUIRES DFHACK NEEDED FOR PORTRAITS Topples' Layered Graphics Merge What does this do? Adds wearable smoking items: pipes, pipe-weed cigars, hemp cigars, joints, and chills. Adds water pipe and potion bench buildings. Adds marijuana, hemp, and shisha items. Adds plants: pipe-weed, poppy, and hem...2.1k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- More Vanilla Creatures Adjusted [Discontineued]by niemstMore Vanilla Creatures Adjusted As the base mode More Vanilla Creatures by ryno is no more available I'm forced to discontinue this one. Please see the great mod: More Vanilla Creatures by ryno: TL;DR Removes some creatures added by ryno mod from the game Please see my other mods: Introduction I...2.1k downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
- Monsters Of Majestyby UntrustedLifeOriginal Bay12Forum Post: Steam Discussion Post Explaining The New Content In More Depth: This Mod Adds 23 New Monsters Based On Majesty and Majesty Heroes of Ardania! It adds 3 New Secrets and cool magic abilities for those secret users. Things like summoning shadow beasts. It also adds A New Pl...2.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Slings & Shotby ThomradeBuy me a coffee if you would like to help me justify the time spent modding instead of working paying contracts: Adds crafting recipe for sling weapons from leather or cloth, to the leatherworkers shop and clothers workshop respectively. You can craft 'shot' ammo from the stoneworkers workshop fr...2.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Fancy Framesby crundleReplace the yellow interface frames with something more fancy. does not yet include the reports screen tabs.2.0k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Filled Displaysby CrowIf they're supposed to be decoration, then make them decoration! Very simple and small mod that changes the armor stand and weapon racks to display as if they are filled with their respective items instead of being boring and empty. ________________________________________________________ If you...2.0k downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
- Whaleys Dogsby Roseanne on DVD 2K19A small mod adding new dog breeds. All the dog breeds are available on the embark screen -Currently 8 New species - Dachshund - Bulldog - Chihuahua - Rottweiler - Shiba Inu - Corgi - Pug - Husky I'll probably be making a bunch of changes, and feel free to suggest anything you want to see added.2.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Royal Mead Reactionby MikeMAdds a reaction to make mead while consuming both honey and royal jelly.2.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Disable Cave Adaptationby thades"Stop barfing just because you're outside!!" This mod removes the CAVE_ADAPT tag from dwarves and does nothing else. Have you ever wondered why after the first year it seems like your dwarves just throw up all over the place when they go outside on the surface? Or just wondered "why is all the gr...2.0k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
- Dwarven Creatures Packby UnapologeticPunsterAdds 10 Creatures as common domestics, which may cause other civs to use them (as they will have the same list of common domestics) Lithoworms: Deep dwelling annelids which consume stone and deposit undigestible ores in a wormstone, dwarves have trained them to deposit these stones in nest boxes...2.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Burn goods and furnitureby niemstBurn Goods and Furniture TL;DR This mod allows you to burn various wooden and similar goods, including furniture and leftovers, to produce ash. Please see my other mods: Introduction Initially, I wanted this mod to be only about furniture - that are sometimes leftovers from room redesigning, but...2.0k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
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