Playable Skeleton
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #3 of 35 Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod allows you to play as one of dead skeletons thats everywhere in the commonwealth.
This skeleton is pretty barebones.. Bethesda has done all the work already by reusing the skeleton model from skyrim without changing anything about it so that has allowed me to make it a playable race.
Now since this model has not being touched in anyway, the skeleton retextures that you seen everywhere for skyrim works with the fallout 4's skeleton as you can see in these screenshots.
You can also craft the skeleton clothes but they look like sh__it Honesty so whatever.
When starting a new game your race will be changed into a skeleton. if you have any mods that alters the player it will not make u a skeleton so in that case i made a chemlba item that changes the player into the skeleton race. theres alos one for humans and a smaller skeleton.
You will be immune to all radiation. You can craft other things thats in the skeleton section of the chemlab, like idles.
if using mid-game you can use slm 14 and pick one of the skeleton presets and enter setrace skeleton. If you want to fix the clipping on some hair styles you will need the looksmenu mod that allow you use the face sculpting with a helpful interface.
Making facebone meshes for the skull is possible but its hit and miss.
If you want to use a skeleton retexture from skyrim just put the textures in the correct path. then rename skeleton.dds to skeleton_d.dds and it should work.
textures\actors\skeleton\skeleton.dds
textures\actors\skeleton\skeleton_n.dds
textures\SetDressing\Skeletons\skeleton_d.dds
textures\SetDressing\Skeletons\skeleton_n.dds
textures\SetDressing\Skeletons\skeleton_s.dds
Playable Skeleton lets you play as the skeletal remains scattered across the Commonwealth, reusing Skyrim's skeleton model. It's a simple cosmetic mod for Fallout 4 that changes your character's appearance, with 367 endorsements and 13,480 downloads. Last updated in 2018, it remains a niche choice for players wanting a spooky roleplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 367 endorsements and over 13k downloads.
- Perfect for spooky roleplay or a unique playthrough.
- Lightweight and easy to install—no complex dependencies.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so it may not be compatible with newer game patches or DLC.
- Purely cosmetic—no new animations or gameplay features.
- Potential conflicts with other body or armor mods that alter the skeleton.
For Fallout 4 players who want a creepy, undead look for their character without any gameplay changes. Great for roleplayers or those doing a 'skeleton' themed run. Skip if you're looking for new mechanics or quests—this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or NMM for easy installation and removal.
- If you use body mods, load this mod after them to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's comments for any known issues with DLC or updates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Abbalovesyou
- Version
- 1.03.1
- Downloads
- 13,480
- Endorsements
- 367
- Category
- Creatures
- Created
- 1/13/2017
- Updated
- 3/29/2018
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