Essential NPCs are Immortal
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #332 of 411 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Essential NPCs are Immortal
By: OperatorJack
Description
Nullifies all forms of damage against NPCs marked as "Essential", in all cases. Install this mod if you are too used to being protected from your own actions in Oblivion or Skyrim and cannot handle responsibility.
This may or may not break some quests if they require you to kill essential NPCs. Not really sure.
This mod IS NOT compatible with OpenMW, at least until support for MWSE mods is added.
Requirements
- Morrowind
- MGE XE 0. 10. 1
- MWSE 2. 1+
Permissions
This mod may be utilized for any purpose for Morrowind, as long as you credit me as the original author. It may not be used for other games.
Installation
Copy the MWSE folder into your Data Files folder.
Removal
Delete the mod's mwse folder from your Data Files folder.
Essential NPCs are Immortal is a small gameplay mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim that makes all Essential NPCs completely immune to any form of damage, ensuring they cannot die under any circumstances. It's for players who want a safety net against accidentally killing important characters, though it removes the challenge of managing consequences. With 18 endorsements and last updated in 2020, it's a niche utility with a simple premise.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Guarantees essential NPCs never die, even from fall damage or scripted events.
- Tiny mod that won't bloat your load order or cause conflicts.
- Perfect for players who hate accidentally breaking questlines.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 18 endorsements — not widely tested, so expect potential bugs.
- Last updated in 2020 — may be incompatible with the latest Skyrim version or other mods.
- Removes all risk, which might make the game feel too safe for some players.
For Skyrim players who want absolute safety for essential NPCs, especially those who frequently accidentally kill quest-givers or want to avoid reloading saves. Skip if you enjoy the challenge of protecting important characters or want more nuanced essential NPC behavior.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod's .esp file directly into your Skyrim Data folder, then enable it in your mod manager or launcher.
- If you use other mods that alter essential NPCs, load this mod after them to ensure its effects apply.
- Test with a quick save before relying on it in a long playthrough, since it's an older mod.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- OperatorJack
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 398
- Endorsements
- 18
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 4/5/2020
- Updated
- 4/5/2020
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