Auto Hide Crosshair

⭐ ⭐ (760 endorsements) 📥 23,948 downloads 📌 v1.02 📅 7/17/2016
⚪ Last updated 2016

By Arindel · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/17/2016 📅 Created: 7/17/2016
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ F4SE — Fallout 4 Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO4P — Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #1 of 81 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Auto Hide Crosshair
Automatically toggles the crosshair off and on when you draw or sheath your weapon.
Requirements:
  • []No requirements.
Install:
  • []Extract the archive in Data folder and enable Auto Hide Crosshair.esp in Main Menu -> Mods -> Load Order.
Uninstall:
  • []Delete Auto Hide Crosshair.esp AND Auto Hide Crosshair - Main. BA2
Compatibility:
  • []Technically this should be compatible with everything, this doesn't edit vanilla forms.
A separate addon is included next to main file, this will change third person camera which will have centered camera when weapons are sheathed and over the shoulder when you draw your weapon.
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Auto Hide Crosshair is a lightweight UI mod for Skyrim that automatically toggles the crosshair off when you draw your weapon and back on when you sheath it. With 760 endorsements and nearly 24,000 downloads, it's a proven quality-of-life improvement for players who prefer a cleaner screen during combat.

✨ Key Features

Automatically hides the crosshair when you draw your weapon
Automatically shows the crosshair when you sheath your weapon
Simple toggle behavior with no configuration required

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 760 endorsements and nearly 24k downloads
  • Does exactly what it says—no bloat, just a clean crosshair toggle
  • Perfect for immersion-focused players who hate seeing the crosshair during combat

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2016, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mods
  • Only affects crosshair visibility—no other UI tweaks included
  • Potential conflicts with other UI overhaul mods that modify crosshair behavior
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a more immersive combat experience by hiding the crosshair when weapons are drawn. Also great for archers and melee users who find the crosshair distracting. Skip if you're happy with the default crosshair or use a comprehensive UI overhaul that already includes this feature.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, just download and install—no extra steps needed.
  • Test with a weapon drawn and sheathed to confirm the toggle works as expected.
  • If you use other UI mods, load this one after them to ensure it takes precedence.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
Arindel
Version
1.02
Downloads
23,948
Endorsements
760
Category
User Interface
Created
7/17/2016
Updated
7/17/2016

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