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Contains mods that I find essential to playing Dwarf Fortress.

Will not contain mods that change the core game.

I also urge you to install DFHack; It's an all in one modding tool for the game. Contains QoL, bug fixes, interface improvements, etc.

https://steamhost.cn/app/2346660/DFHack__Dwarf_Fortress_Modding_Engine/ - for Steam install.
https://github.com/DFHack/dfhack/releases - for local install.
Items (23)
Audible Alerts
Created by Trainzack
Makes most alerts trigger a sound. This is really helpful if you, like me, keep missing important alerts. Installation Instructions When creating a world, select this mod from the mod menu. This mod should be loaded after the vanilla mods. Uninstallation I...
Better Suspend Button
Created by Banaani
Makes the suspend/pause button in burrows red when suspended. Also affects zones and some other stuff since they use the same graphics....
Ergonomic Hotkeys (AZERTY)
Created by Trainzack
Ergonomic Hotkeys (AZERTY) 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. Yo...
Ergonomic Hotkeys (QWERTY)
Created by Trainzack
Ergonomic Hotkeys (QWERTY) 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. Yo...
Ergonomic Hotkeys (Dvorak)
Created by Trainzack
Ergonomic 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. Yo...
Ergonomic Hotkeys (Colemak)
Created by Trainzack
Ergonomic 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. Y...
Ergonomic Hotkeys (Workman)
Created by Trainzack
Ergonomic 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. Y...
Flowing Water
Created by Poss
Animates water so you can see it flowing. Helps identify risky water, shows directions for machinery and helps adventurers find water that is safe to drink It matches the water simulation's direction of flow. The game actually already does this animation u...
Gender Name Colors
Created by bunnybun420fml
Colors 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 loa...
Ketaros Stones Variations
Created by Ketaros
This 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. https://i.imgur.com/oxYddPx.png http...
ON/OFF Burrows activation button
Created by Tau
Changes the pause button on the Burrows screen for ON/OFF button....
[Vanilla] Deon's missing Plant Graphics replacement
Created by Deon ☣
https://i.imgur.com/R4GtvHi.png Vanilla lacks graphics for all seeds and plants from aboveground. This mod adds missing graphics. Some of them are duplicates (i.e. for different types of sorghum the picked graphic is the same), but most of them are unique....
[VANILLA] Naut's Equipment Graphics
Created by Nautilus
DESCRIPTION: 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 armo...
Interface Tweaks
Created by Trainzack
Interface Tweaks Version 1.6 This mod adds visible hotkeys to most actions that have hotkeys, replaces the disband squad button with a trash can so you stop disbanding squads on accident, makes the difference between selected and deselected UI icons more o...
Lightly Detailed Grass
Created by Echophenomena
This mod adds new grass textures for the different types of grass that appear in the game (but which previously all used the same texture). This mod is heavily inspired by Poss' Detailed Landscapes mod, but with a greater focus on subtlety. It uses a restr...
Live Combat Log
Created by PrivateRiem
Adds a live combat log, with combat sound. This update was long overdue. https://i.imgur.com/U2KJThK.png If the combat sound is not to your liking, you can either replace it with a sound of your choice (google is your friend here) or replace the file with ...
Reduced Z-Level Fog
Created by Munashe
Thins out the z-level fog....
See-Through Smoothing Designations
Created by Trainzack
This replaces the smoothing and engraving designation graphic with something that's easier to see through. How to Install This mod has to be enabled during world generation setup. There is no officially supported way of installing this mod into an existing...
See-Through Smoothing Designations w/ Priority
Created by aanthony3
This replaces the smoothing and engraving designation graphic with something that's easier to see through and still allows the priority numbers to be visible. It is based on the original See-Through Smoothing Designations mod by Trainzack. How to Install T...
Shaped Gloves
Created by Dawnmist
Allows military dwarves to change into armored gauntlets despite wearing gloves or mittens. Please note: I had originally misunderstood one of the complex clothing combination rules. I've updated this mod as a result of being informed about how that rule w...
Shaped Shoes/Boots
Created by Dawnmist
Allows military dwarves to change into armored boots when equipping their uniforms by adding the SHAPED tag to shoes/boots. This mod implements the recommended work-around to allow military dwarves to change footwear when equipping armor that is specified ...
Squad & Burrow Icons
Created by CaZsm
This 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...
Work Detail Icons
Created by Trainzack
A set of 8 icons lovingly stolen from the base game that replace the I II III IV V VI VII VIII symbols that designate custom work details. It's a bit fiddly to select the one you want, but even if you aren't choosy these are helpful. Thanks to Wookieguy fo...