The Paarthurnax Dilemma Mod for Windows

Free quest changing mod

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is filled to the brim with quests. Quests for different factions, quests that take you to other towns, side quests, all of which affect the story and your in-game character in different ways. One quest in particular from the Blades faction has caused some ire for fans of Skyrim. 

The Paarthurnax Dilemma aims to change one quest in Skyrim because fans of it despised this quest so fervently. By taking out specific lines and allowing new ones, the mod creates a different path for those unsatisfied with the base game. If these kinds of mods interest you, try Enderal, Project AHO, Rigmor of Bruma, Moon and Star, and Carved Brink.

Who’s it for?

Assuming that you’ve played Skyrim, you already know who the Paarthurnax Dilemma is about. To secure an alliance with the Blades faction, killing the dragon Paarthurnax is essential. Refusal to do so leads to the Blades refusing to help your in-game character until Paarthurnax is slain. This has made many Skyrim fans upset as they find the character incredibly endearing. 

His wise words and assistance throughout the entire game have made many players gravitate to him. So when a particular reveal is made that puts a target on his back, that you are sent after, players took particular issue with it. Many players thought it was restrictive that the only options were to kill the beloved Paarthurnax or have a falling out with one of the main factions of Skyrim.

Thus, The Paarthurnax Dilemma was created. The modders behind it make it so that players could not kill Paarthurnax and convince the Blades to continue working with them. This mod became extremely popular as it has over 600 thousand unique downloads.

Stipulations

It should be noted that the modders are aware of some issues with The Paarthurnax Dilemma. While installation is easy and it’s compatible with mod managers, the glaring problem is that the mod can’t be uninstalled without causing issues. 

Another important drawback is that this mod's compatibility is often shaky with mods that alter dialogue or the Paarthurnax quest.

Rejoice, dragon lovers

For fans of dragons and even more for fans of Paarthurnax, The Paarthurnax Dilemma is an excellent fix to an unpleasant side quest. The mod has a few issues here and there, but the benefits of this mod outweigh the negatives. While this mod fits a specific niche, it can’t be said that it doesn’t deliver.

Wrap up

The Paarthurnax Dilemma is a mod that changes lines and actions available for the Paarthurnax quest in the game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. This mod is not for the whole community, and as such, its game changes are not profound as it does not change any other quests. 

It's important to note that issues with uninstalling and compatibility with other mods are present. The latest update cleaned up some scripts that no longer needed to be there.