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1,385 mods, most downloaded first · newest update 26 Oct 2026
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- More Mealsby JerimeeAdds nine additional prepared meal labels. Baked and boiled meals join biscuits as easy meals. Souffles and stir-fries are fine meals, and a lavish meal might feature a roux or a ratatouille. This does not change the game mechanic; it is simply cosmetic.282 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Dangerous Troll Civilizationby Infinite EyesAdds an evil civilization of Trolls. They are large and strong, but learn skills at only 40% the rate of Dwarves. This mod does not add equipment graphics for Trolls. Trolls are fully playable. However, they are primarily intended to be dangerous enemies. Trolls are large and powerful, building d...282 downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
- Skunkier Skunksby Mind the G&PChanges skunks, skunk people, and giant skunks to have more skunkier qualities. All forms of skunks possess a spray attack (LIQUID_GLOB). Being sprayed from a skunk, or touching and inhaling skunk spray, imparts a syndrome that applies minor nausea and trouble breathing for a brief period of time...281 downloadsupdated 25 d ago
- Craftables - Painted Woodby lonewinedCraftables - Painted Wood Introduces carpenter crafting recipes for painted wood blocks using vanilla plant dyes. Compatible with Dwarf Fortress v.52.03 or higher. 1 Wood Log + 1 Jug of Oil + 1 Bag of Plant Dye = 4 Painted Wood Blocks This recipe was inspired by real life linseed oil paint, which...281 downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
- Advanced Botanical Variety Crops All Yearby DroseranThis mod allows all surface crops from Advanced Botanical Variety to be farmed regardless of season. This mod must be loaded after Advanced Botanical Variety. Check out my other Dwarf Fortress mods: My Dwarf Fortress Workshop If you enjoy my mods, consider sending me a donation on Ko-fi. My mods...281 downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
- Dire Wagonsby c_rocA wagon is a rolling platform for carrying passengers or cargo. With the updates to sieges in Dwarf Fortress, an old hack in the game systems is going away. Wagons used to be defined as creatures, but as the game has matured, this is soon to be no more. This mod adds a dragon-sized wagon creature...279 downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
- Remove Invisible Divine Items (Lua)by DPh KrakenMakes angel entities use existing items instead of generating new ones. Requires v52.01. Still should work after 53.16, with the addition of fallback sprites. Explanation of pre-53.16 bugged behavior: Because the raw generator cannot output graphics raws, this should serve as a mostly future-proo...277 downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
- Baryorix (Formerly Entelodons)by 76561198402214759A species of massive hogs. War and Hunting trainable. Milkable. Now with portraits! (and statues too) Baryorix means something like heavy tusk, but orix can also mean pickaxe or just tool in general, which i think is dwarfy as hell. pls report any bugs you might encounter276 downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
- Dye by the Stackby space beesShould still be compatible as of September 2026. I haven't played in several months but nothing in file changes.txt suggests any clashes with this. You may have noticed that the dye reactions added in 52.03 only produce one unit of dye at a time, requiring a fresh bag for each, even if a dwarf br...276 downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
- Cavern Creaturesby SoldarisCavern Creatures — A Dwarf Fortress Mod This mod adds seven new creatures to the underground layers of Dwarf Fortress, each with custom sprites, portraits, and fully integrated game mechanics. Aboleth — An ancient aquatic horror lurking in subterranean lakes. Massive, aggressive, and nearly immor...276 downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
- MOGG - Greedby LlamageddonThis adds fur as a butcherable item to some animals, and fur clothing and items to the leather works. MOGG - Greed Update incoming, I lied, it looks like this will be one big update, I'll tick relevant items off the old planned features below as I get closer to release. *(sorry for the delay on t...274 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- DFHack Example (scripts)by myk002Example mod showing how to distribute DFHack scripts from the Steam Workshop. See the DFHack modding guide for more info! If you don't already DFHack installed, you can get it on Steam or download it manual from GitHub274 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Redroot Dye Fixby DroseranI recommend instead using Advanced Agriculture as it fixes this and many other bugs/issues with vanilla plants. This mod corrects three issues with the hide root plant and its dye product in the vanilla game: Hide root is only worth 1☼ while plants with useful products are normally worth 2☼ Redro...273 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Size Classesby WolfkeyAdds a class to every creature that indicates it's size, for use in syndromes and interactions. Sizes 1-1999: SIZE_ALMOST_VERMIN 2000-3000: SIZE_MICRO 3001-5000: SIZE_TINY 5001-9999: SIZE_VERY_SMALL 10000-14999: SIZE_SMALL 15000-20000: SIZE_SMALLISH 20001-37499: SIZE_MEDIUM_TINY 37500-51428: SIZE...272 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Klisz's Fauna (Ferrets)by KliszA mod to include any and all real-world creatures I add. For now, that's just ferrets. They're common domestic animals that hunt vermin (like cats) and can be trained for hunting (but not for war).271 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- (Deprecated) Advanced Brewing Compatibility Patchesby DroseranAs of Dwarf Fortress version 52, this mod is no longer needed due to the and reaction tokens. This mod adds compatibility for Advanced Brewing reactions to most civilizations available on the Steam workshop. This mod also includes permitted reactions for COBALTS Patches - Advanced Brewing and Mor...269 downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
- Growable Metalsby DaedalusAdds growable metals to the game, allowing for (an easier) source of renewable metal. Either select the seeds at embark time, or harvest them in cavern layers. Plant the seeds as a normal underground crop, and mill the produced crop into a metal powder at a quern or millstone, which can then be s...269 downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
- (Deprecated) Advanced Milling Compatibility Patchesby DroseranAs of Dwarf Fortress version 52, this mod is no longer needed due to the and reaction tokens. This mod adds compatibility for Advanced Milling reactions to most civilizations available on the Steam workshop. This mod also includes permitted reactions for COBALTS Patches - Advanced Miling and More...267 downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
- Polearms Are Spears - V.W.O.E.Tweak for Vanilla Weapons Overhaul Extended that changes the halberd, poleaxe, and polehammer to use the spear combat skill instead of axe (or hammer). This stops the poleaxe and halberd from being used as tools for woodcutting. The polehammer was changed only for the sake of consistency.267 downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- KM.One's Animal Doctor Golemby KM.OneThese golems can be purchased like any other pet. They're very weak in combat, but have the ability to heal wounded animals by touching them. {Yes, they can regrow lost limbs} Base game you have to let your animal suffer, as there is no way to heal them. For balance reasons, their ability only wo...264 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- The Creation Forge - Furnishingsby NevarionThe Creation Forge - Furnishings (add-on) ========================================= Add-on pack for The Creation Forge (the Lua version). Requires the base mod; enable BOTH at world generation, base first (enforced by REQUIRES_ID_BEFORE_ME). Everything in this pack is PLACEABLE - it shows up in t...264 downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- Easy Dragon Accessby RoykoiThis mod makes dragons common domestic animals so they can be purchased at embark and lowers their value so as to be affordable. Also sets a child stage of 1 year for trainability. Please be advised that dragons really put the "fire" in "friendly fire."260 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Godly Dwarves - Attributesby liam_0014Improves the attributes of all dwarves. Skills are improved 5x faster than normal. This mod should also remove skill loss, but I've yet to test this aspect. The attribute descriptions applied to dwarves are based on the average for the species. Because every dwarf is the same with this mod, you w...258 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Nathans Changes - Genesis - Simplified Woodby Nathan the GrudgebearerChanges all trees output logs to one of a few types. This will result in far less clutter for wood storages (as instead of Willow, Oak, blah blah blah, you will just have these fewer types) Q&A: Tested? Seems good to go, do tell me of issues though :D Balanced? Probably? Adding to an existing Gen...255 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Black Pants Legion - Turbo Catsby AllfatherHattCats were too slow, new ones had to be invented.255 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Trainable Pet Spiderby Right Hand of the Devillike a replacement for dogs, hunts vermin like cats. can be trained, however is only half the size of a giant cave spider. with the silk egg mod it will lay eggs which can be turned into silk.255 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Rebalanced Metal Properties (Vanilla Only)A limited implementation of Vanilla Materials Overhaul; only applies the rebalanced mechanical properties of vanilla metals. Recommended to be extended with: - Additional Metals with Rebalanced Properties The properties of combat equipment's materials are more consequential. Weapons no longer hav...255 downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
- Aeramore Advanced Agriculture Patchsby Catwet12This mod makes The Aeramore Expansion V7.21 compatible with Advanced Agriculture Compatibility Patches! This Patch also allows this mod to be used within the following Civs: If you find any bugs feel free to comment them below! I have an odd work schedule at the moment so please @ me!254 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Fermented Milk for Mammals of Gluttony and Greedby QevA version of Fermented Milk that allows brewing alcohol from the new milkable creatures in Llamageddon's Mammals of Gluttony and Greed. -- Requirements -- Requires at least Mammals of Gluttony and Greed - Core and Mammals of Gluttony and Greed - Dairy. Do NOT install the original Fermented Milk a...254 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Fire Dwarvesby Infinite EyesFire Dwarves inhabit tropical climates. Their weapons are: Battle Axes, Scimitars, Scourges, Mauls, Large Daggers, Maces, and Blowguns. Their clothing includes: Turbans, Head Veils, Sandals, Thongs, and Short Skirts. Their domesticated animals are: Armadillos, Elephants, Lions, Warthogs, Gazelle,...253 downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
- More Material Itemby MirazentThis mod expands the color palette when choosing different materials for weapons, armor and buildings. The mod will be gradually supplemented with new styles. I recommend to install together with Rebalance Metals At the moment, 4 new materials are available - shellsteel , gold, rose gold and blac...252 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Brave Caviesby PiratePawsLiveAdds War/Hunting Trainable "Brave Cavies" to the game which improve and learn their skills in combat. Train your cavy friends for war and hunting. Take your small furry friends and claim victory! USE ONLY ONE Brave Cavies Mod at a time! Both are mutually exclusive! Vanilla Brave Cavies Fighting c...252 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Advanced Pressingby DroseranI recommend instead using Advanced Agriculture as it fixes this and many other bugs/issues with vanilla plants. Advanced Agriculture combines the effects of most of my previous farming mods, making installation much easier. It also fixes several bugs relating to plants and their processing presen...249 downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
- Smooth Smooth Walls and Noticeable Engravingsby CriptfeindThis mod makes smooth walls more smooth by removing the rock graphic behind the smoothed walls and makes engravings pitch black to make them more noticeable.248 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Animal People Can See in the Darkby BrickAttractorA *VERY* simple mode that makes it so certain beast men races can see in the dark, like they SHOULD. Look in the mod folder to find a list of all the races it affects. Mainly, this is just a mod to improve your beast-man adventure mode experience. I have changed many different beast men to either...248 downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
- Will-o'-the-wispby Toss ThrownA bright blue occurrence that illuminates the surrounding swamps, bogs and marshes that it is observed. Folklore In folklore, a will-o'-the-wisp, is an atmospheric ghost light seen by travelers at night, especially over bogs, swamps or marshes. The phenomenon is known by a variety of names, inclu...247 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Ice Dwarvesby Infinite EyesIce Dwarves inhabit Arctic climates. Their weapons are: Battle Axes, Warhammers, Longswords, Two Handed Swords, Great Axes, Morningstars, and Bows. Their clothing includes: Long Skirts, Braies, and Chausses. Their domesticated animals are: Ice Wolves, Muskox, Stoats, Elk, Reindeer, Wolverines, an...245 downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
- Arms, Armor and Adulterants of Eardaby 76561199366022161"When the oceans fractured and evil of new measure spewed forth into the world, we thought it was the end. How wrong we were... it was only the beginning. It was not even the first beginning. By Adar's light we shall fight the darkness and see this world through to it's grandest of eras." -Gestub...244 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Make Obsidian at Glass Furnaceby Right Hand of the DevilMake obsidian blocks or stone at a Glass Furnace by mixing stone with coal or coke, will need fuel as well. 1 non economic stone and 1 bar of coal or coke will make either 4 Blocks or 1 Stone.244 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Natural Fluxes and Asbestosby HugoatAn assortment of fluxes that arent just calcium bearing rocks, and asbestos bearing rocks, which let you make fireproof clothing. Look for chrysotile veins in olivine. Now with a low risk of adverse effects!243 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Brewing+by Affonso AmendolaBrewing+ Another Tale of Drink and Industry Whiskey for all! Praise be to the god of drink! Hmm yes... I'd like a goblet of your finest sweet beer... REQUIRES DFHACK But you dont need to run any command at all, adding the mod to the worlds modlist is all you need to do! Tired of the simplicity of...242 downloadsupdated 9 mo ago
- Classic Difficulty and Embark settingsby KasaA copy of the classic v47 world settings for those who want to experience the classic DF difficulty. Like Shagomir's mod I am unable to overwrite the default prefs folder and so this mod must be installed manually. Installation: 1. Back up your original Embark profile and world gen files 2. place...242 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Nillians Graphical Patchby SomeoneI made a quick and dirty fix for the Nillians' weapon visibility to adhere to the Adventure Mode update changes with layering. It just uses some vanilla sprites but works well enough. This doesn't contain any portrait sprites or anything, but simply makes weapons, tools and shields show up now. T...241 downloadsupdated 16 mo ago
- Wyrmlings Modby skyknytThis mod adds wyrmlings - small, intelligent dragon-like creatures with humanoid form that can equip items and weapons. Wyrmlings are trainable, intelligent companions that can be purchased at embark for minimal cost. They breathe ice bolts and are thematically associated with water and treasure....241 downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
- Oops! No Ovaries - Geld / Spay Female Creatures - Efficient Compatibleby Mr. T-XP x64 Crosby EditionWHAT DOES THIS MOD DO? Gives GELDABLE tag to female creatures. Only affects animals that already have geldable males in vanilla. Uses simple methods to maximize compatibility and reduces the need for future updates. WHY DID I MAKE THIS MOD? Because controlling animal populations in your fort when...239 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Tamable vanilla creaturesby LevyatonMakes all wild creatures tamable (if you somehow capture them)239 downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
- Red and Green buttons Recolor and Fixby RebOOterAfraid to open a stockpile in the dark because it's too bright for your eyes? Then this mod is for you! Overview It changes the color of red and green buttons, just lightly, and adds a transparent gradient, so white letters do not overlap the buttons, reducing an uncomfortable color mix. Also, it...239 downloadsupdated 18 mo ago
- More Cave Mossby ArgendaussThree more underground mosses to add variety. Cavern Layer 1 - Cavern Crotal Cavern Layer 2 - Minewort Cavern Layer 3 - Deepmold Reskins of the base game cave mosses with a little warping/rotation in GIMP to break it up visually. Works with any recolor of the base game cave mosses. Bunch of other...239 downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
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