Corpse Looting Restrictions
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #64 of 383 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
In Vanilla new vegas, people don't seem to care if you pick the corpses of their allies and friends dry - which is a little odd.
With this mod, NPCs will now attack the player if you are caught looting their fallen allies (Unless your reputation is "liked" or greater with their faction).
Uses Keywords to determine valid factions and incites a reaction if an NPC sees you take anything from one of their allies, mirroring pickpocket reaction.
The player can still freely take Quest-Items like NCR dogtags.
- Requires xNVSE, JIP LN Plugin, ShowOff & Keywords
- Edit KEYWORDS "Loot_ValidFactions.ini" to add or remove factions/groups from the system.
- Giveth, for the providing the original idea of this mod
This gameplay mod for Skyrim restricts corpse looting by making NPCs hostile if you loot their fallen allies. It's a lightweight, no-ESP mod that adds a risk-reward element to combat encounters. For players seeking more immersive and challenging looting mechanics.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Adds a fresh layer of risk to looting—no more free loot after a fight.
- No-ESP means it's super clean and won't bloat your load order.
- Community-approved with 123 endorsements and 47k downloads, so it's been tested.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated October 2025, but no compatibility notes for the latest Skyrim version.
- Only affects looting corpses—if you wanted more depth, this is a one-trick pony.
For Skyrim players who want more consequence in combat and hate the 'loot everything' meta. If you're a roleplayer who likes immersive mechanics, this is right up your alley. Skip if you prefer straightforward looting without extra risk.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's no-ESP, just drop the files into your Data folder and enable the mod in your mod manager.
- Test it early—loot a corpse in front of a guard to see the reaction before you rely on it in a dungeon.
- If you're using a mod manager, make sure to refresh your mod list after adding the files.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Lime
- Version
- 1.1.2
- Downloads
- 47,371
- Endorsements
- 123
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 10/5/2025
- Updated
- 10/24/2025
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