Looking for the best Conan Exiles mods in 2026? After running modded servers for over 5 years and testing hundreds of modifications with thousands of players, we've compiled the ultimate ranked list of mods that enhance your Hyborian adventure without breaking game balance or causing performance issues.
Whether you're a server admin looking to enhance your community experience, a solo player wanting more content, or a roleplay enthusiast seeking immersion - this guide covers every essential mod you need.
Why Use Mods in Conan Exiles?
Conan Exiles has one of the most active modding communities in the survival game genre. The Steam Workshop hosts over 10,000 mods, ranging from simple quality-of-life tweaks to massive content expansions that rival official DLC.
Extended Gameplay
Mods like EEWA add 200+ hours of endgame content with new dungeons, bosses, and progression systems.
Creative Building
Remove placement restrictions and access thousands of new building pieces and decorations.
New Equipment
Hundreds of unique weapons, armor sets, and cosmetic options to customize your exile.
Quality of Life
Streamline tedious mechanics, improve UI, and enhance the overall gaming experience.
💡 Server Admin Tip
Always test mods on a development server before deploying to production. Keep a backup of your database before adding or removing any mods. Some mods cannot be safely removed from existing saves without causing issues.
🏆 Top 15 Best Conan Exiles Mods 2026
Our ranking is based on: stability, active development, community feedback, feature depth, and compatibility with other popular mods. Each mod has been tested extensively on our live servers.
Pippi - User & Server Management
Pippi is the undisputed king of Conan Exiles mods. It's the backbone of virtually every serious modded server, providing an incredibly comprehensive suite of admin and community tools.
Key Features:
- Chat System: Custom channels, global/local chat, Discord integration
- Kit System: Create starter kits, reward packages, and donation perks
- Warp System: Set up teleportation points across your map
- Economy: Full currency system with shops and trading
- Thespians: NPC quest givers and merchants
- Mushi Scripting: Advanced automation for events
✅ Pros
- Most comprehensive admin toolkit available
- Extremely stable and well-maintained
- Excellent documentation
- Works with almost every other mod
❌ Cons
- Complex initial setup for beginners
- Many features are admin-only
EEWA - Endgame Extended Weapon Arsenal
EEWA transforms Conan Exiles from a survival game into a full-fledged action RPG. It's the ultimate endgame expansion, adding hundreds of hours of new content beyond the vanilla level 60 cap.
Key Features:
- Level Cap 300: Extended progression with paragon bonuses
- Traits System: Customize your character with unique abilities
- Gems & Socketing: Enhance gear with magical gems
- Custom Dungeons: 15+ challenging instanced dungeons
- World Bosses: Epic open-world encounters
- Sorcery: Magic spells and rituals
- Constellations: Star-based buff system
✅ Pros
- Massive content addition rivaling paid DLC
- Well-balanced progression curve
- Active development with frequent updates
- Excellent community support via Discord
❌ Cons
- Steep learning curve for new players
- Requires significant time investment
- Large download size
Emberlight
Emberlight adds depth to Conan Exiles crafting with a complete profession system, farming mechanics, and hundreds of new recipes. Perfect for roleplay servers and players who enjoy the crafting side of survival games.
Key Features:
- Cuisine System: Cook complex meals with buff effects
- Farming: Plant crops, raise animals, harvest resources
- Chroma Paint: Dye your buildings any color
- Vanity Table: Character customization station
- New Weapons: Unique weapon types and styles
✅ Pros
- Deep and rewarding profession system
- Encourages player trading and economy
- RP-friendly features
- Well-balanced recipes
❌ Cons
- Adds significant complexity
- Can overwhelm new players
Fashionist
The original and best transmog mod for Conan Exiles. Fashionist lets you keep your optimal stats while looking exactly how you want - essential for any fashion-conscious exile.
Key Features:
- Armor Transmog: Separate appearance from stats
- Weapon Display: Show weapons on your character
- Color Picker: Advanced dye system
- Thrall Outfitter: Customize your followers' appearance
- CharEditLite: Integrated character editor
✅ Pros
- True transmog - best stats with any look
- Lightweight and stable
- Works perfectly with armor mods
- Thrall customization included
❌ Cons
- UI can be cluttered on small screens
Better Thralls
Better Thralls dramatically improves the follower experience in Conan Exiles. Your thralls become smarter, more responsive, and easier to manage with this essential companion mod.
Key Features:
- Pickup Thralls: Move placed thralls without killing them
- Extra Followers: Bring more companions (configurable)
- Warcry System: Command all nearby thralls with T-key
- Reduced Fall Damage: Thralls won't die from cliffs
- Lamplighter: Auto-lighting thrall for bases
✅ Pros
- Smarter, more useful thralls
- Essential QoL improvements
- Warcry system is a game-changer
- Lightweight impact
❌ Cons
- Some features may conflict with other AI mods
LBPR - Less Building Placement Restrictions
Remove the frustrating building restrictions that limit your creativity. LBPR is essential for anyone serious about base building in Conan Exiles.
Key Features:
- Build Anywhere: NPC camps, dungeons, caves - no limits
- Follower Placement: Place thralls more freely
- Green Arrow Guides: Better snap point indicators
- TAB Building Info: See health, decay, and stability
- Overlap Building: More flexible piece placement
✅ Pros
- Unleashes creative building potential
- Essential QoL for builders
- TAB info is incredibly useful
❌ Cons
- Can enable exploit builds on PvP
- May cause stability issues if overused
Improved Quality of Life (IQoL)
IQoL brings an advanced character editor with body sliders, color wheels, and appearance saving - plus useful HUD additions like a minimap and stat trackers.
Key Features:
- Body Sliders: Fine-tune every aspect of your character
- Color Wheel: Precise color selection for everything
- Minimap: Always-visible navigation aid
- Save/Load Looks: Store and share appearances
- Thrall Customization: Apply changes to followers too
✅ Pros
- Most comprehensive character editor
- Minimap is incredibly useful
- Save/load appearance is great for RP
❌ Cons
- Can overlap with Fashionist features
- Some UI elements may clash
Unlock Plus
Essential inventory and storage management. Unlock Plus removes tedious busy-work and lets you focus on the fun parts of Conan Exiles.
Key Features:
- Pull Items: Grab crafting materials from nearby chests
- Deposit Items: Auto-sort items into correct containers
- Locking System: Secure placeables and doors
- Extended Storage: Larger container capacity
- Private Chests: Personal storage only you can access
✅ Pros
- Massive time-saver for crafting
- Pull/deposit system is genius
- Very lightweight
❌ Cons
- Can trivialize inventory management
Hosav's Custom UI Mod
The ultimate HUD customization mod. Hosav's UI gives you complete control over every aspect of the user interface.
Key Features:
- 50+ Customization Options: Tweak every UI element
- Minimap: Configurable on-screen map
- Buff Display: Better status effect visibility
- Damage Numbers: See combat feedback
- Color Themes: Match UI to your preferences
✅ Pros
- Incredible customization depth
- Damage numbers add combat clarity
- Minimal performance impact
❌ Cons
- Many options can be overwhelming
- Some features overlap with IQoL
Glass Constructions and More
Add elegance to your builds with glass walls, windows, and 350+ decorative placeables. This mod is essential for creating beautiful, unique bases.
Key Features:
- Glass Building Set: Transparent walls and ceilings
- 350+ Placeables: Furniture, decorations, lighting
- New Crafting Stations: Recycling smelter, great furnace
- Machicolations: Defensive building elements
- Dismantle Station: Break down items efficiently
✅ Pros
- Beautiful glass building pieces
- Huge variety of decorations
- Useful crafting stations
❌ Cons
- Large file size
- Some items require high levels
Stacksize Plus
Reduce inventory clutter with adjustable stack sizes. Configure multipliers from 1-100x for all items, including DLC and mod items.
Key Features:
- Stack Multiplier: 1-100x configurable
- DLC Compatible: Works with all official content
- Mod Compatible: Affects items from other mods
- Per-Item Settings: Fine-tune specific items
✅ Pros
- Simple but essential QoL
- Highly configurable
- Works with everything
❌ Cons
- High multipliers can unbalance gameplay
Kerozard's Paragon Leveling - Reloaded
Extend your progression with level cap 300 and paragon bonuses. Perfect for long-term servers wanting extended character growth.
Key Features:
- Level Cap 300: Extended progression system
- Paragon Bonuses: Special perks every 10 levels after 70
- Sturdy Materials: Building durability bonus
- Harvest Proficiency: Increased gathering
- Keen Eye: Enhanced perception
✅ Pros
- Gives players long-term goals
- Paragon bonuses feel rewarding
- Works standalone or with EEWA
❌ Cons
- Can be redundant if using EEWA
WARRIOR Mutator
WARRIOR Mutator adds stunning new weapons, armor sets, and the iconic Altar of Chaosmouth for unique crafting experiences.
Key Features:
- New Weapons: Unique legendary-tier weapons
- Armor Sets: Distinctive new armor designs
- Altar of Chaosmouth: Special crafting altar
- Skelos Collector: Vendor NPC system
- Boss Drops: New loot from dungeon bosses
✅ Pros
- High-quality weapon and armor designs
- Chaosmouth altar is unique
- Good endgame content addition
❌ Cons
- Some items may overlap with EEWA
Barbarian Barber
Expand your character's look with 170 new hairstyles for both male and female characters. Essential for roleplay servers.
Key Features:
- 170 Hairstyles: Massive variety for both genders
- IQoL Compatible: Works with SHIFT+M menu
- Akuba's Salon: In-world hair changing
- RP Aesthetics: Period-appropriate styles
✅ Pros
- Huge variety of styles
- High quality models
- Works seamlessly with character editors
❌ Cons
- Some styles clip with certain armors
Ravencrest Couriers
Add immersive in-game communication with letters, books, carrier birds, and mailboxes. Perfect for roleplay servers and storytelling.
Key Features:
- Documents: Write notes, letters, and books
- Bird Coops: Send messages via carrier pigeons
- Mailboxes: Receive mail at your base
- Image Support: Add pictures to documents
- Animated Birds: Visual mail delivery
✅ Pros
- Unique RP communication system
- Beautiful visual implementation
- Great for server lore/stories
❌ Cons
- Limited use for non-RP servers
🗂️ Mods by Category
Not sure which mods you need? Here's a quick reference by category:
Essential Mods (Every Server Should Have)
| Mod | Purpose | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Pippi | Server management & admin tools | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| LBPR | Building freedom | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Fashionist | Transmog system | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Unlock Plus | Inventory management | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Content Mods (More Gameplay)
| Mod | Content Type | Hours Added |
|---|---|---|
| EEWA | Dungeons, bosses, progression | 200+ hours |
| Emberlight | Professions, crafting | 50+ hours |
| WARRIOR Mutator | Weapons, armor | 20+ hours |
Quality of Life Mods
| Mod | Improves |
|---|---|
| Better Thralls | Follower AI & management |
| Stacksize Plus | Inventory space |
| Hosav's UI | HUD & interface |
| IQoL | Character customization |
📋 Recommended Mod Load Order
Mod load order is critical for stability. Here's our tested configuration for maximum compatibility:
- Pippi - Always first (manages core systems)
- EEWA - Major content mod
- Paragon Leveling - If not using EEWA's leveling
- Emberlight - Profession system
- WARRIOR Mutator - Additional content
- Better Thralls - AI improvements
- LBPR - Building enhancements
- LBPR Additional Features - LBPR extension
- Glass Constructions - Building pieces
- IQoL - Character editor
- Fashionist - Transmog system
- Barbarian Barber - Hairstyles
- Hosav's UI - HUD customization
- Unlock Plus - Inventory management
- Stacksize Plus - Stack sizes (always last)
⚠️ Important Warning
Always backup your server database before adding or removing mods. Some mods (especially EEWA) cannot be safely removed from existing saves without causing database corruption. Test all changes on a development server first.
🔧 Compatibility Guide
Known Compatible Combinations
- ✅ EEWA + Pippi + Fashionist (our recommended core)
- ✅ LBPR + Glass Constructions + Emberlight
- ✅ Better Thralls + EEWA
- ✅ IQoL + Fashionist + Barbarian Barber
- ✅ Hosav's UI + All other mods
Potential Conflicts
- ⚠️ IQoL + Hosav's UI (some minimap features overlap)
- ⚠️ EEWA + Paragon Leveling (both modify leveling - choose one)
- ⚠️ Multiple armor mods (can cause inventory bloat)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I install Conan Exiles mods?
Subscribe to mods on Steam Workshop. For servers, add mod IDs to your servermodlist.txt file in order of load priority. Launch the game to download subscribed mods automatically.
Q: Can I add mods to an existing save?
Yes, most mods can be added to existing games. However, removing mods from saves is often problematic. Always backup before making changes.
Q: Do mods work on official servers?
No, official Funcom servers don't allow mods. You need to play on private/community servers or single-player for modded gameplay.
Q: Which mods cause the most performance issues?
Large content mods like EEWA and armor mods with many items can increase load times. Once loaded, most well-made mods have minimal FPS impact.
Q: How often do mods break after game updates?
Major Funcom updates can break mods. Top mods like Pippi, EEWA, and Fashionist are usually updated within days. Smaller mods may take longer or become abandoned.
🎮 Experience These Mods on Oasis of Legends
We run all 15 of these mods (and more!) on our Oasis of Legends server. Our configuration has been fine-tuned over 5+ years of operation with thousands of active players.
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- 👥 Active community & Discord
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Conclusion
Mods transform Conan Exiles from a great survival game into an incredible RPG experience with hundreds of hours of additional content. Start with the essentials - Pippi, LBPR, and Fashionist - then add content mods like EEWA and Emberlight based on your preferences.
Whether you're building epic bases, conquering custom dungeons, or creating unique characters for roleplay, there's a mod (or ten) that will enhance your Hyborian adventure.