Essential travelling NPC's
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 7.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 48 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
In Oblivion there are several vulnerable NPC's that without the player's doing will end up dead eventually, making the game a lot less lively.
This "mod" is just a simple .txt file for making NPC's that tend to travel ingame essential. I also covered some NPC's that tend to get themselves killed in other ways.
NOT QUEST-BREAKING!
The following NPC's I did NOT cover in this file
- NPC's that are supposed to die during quests (Unless mentioned otherwise, see 'Optional:' below).
- NPC's that are located in a safe environment.
- NPC's that respawn
The following NPC's ARE covered in this file:
Ongar the World-weary, City-Swimmer, Alessia Otus, Algot the Northerner, Ancus Afrianus, Carandial, Dar Jee, Luciana Galena, Orrin, Cicero Verus, Countess Alessia Caro, Dovyn Aren, Dralora Athram, Dro'Nahrahe, Dul gro-Shug, Elisa Pierrane, Elragail, Erthor, Geem Jasaiin, Gelephor, Hassiri, Hastrel Orrus, Herminia Cinna, Hlidara Mothril, Honmund, Ida Ottus, Ida Vlinorman, Jean-Pierre Lemonds, J'skar, Lerexus Callidus, Mandil, Marinus Catiotus, Margarte, Mirili Ulven, Oghash gra-Magul, Othrelos, Pennus Mallius, Pista Marillin, Praxedes Afrianus, Quill-Weave, Ra'Jhan, Ra'jiradh, Renee Geonette, Rochelle Bantien, Roderic Pierrane, Romana Faleria, Salomon Geonette, Samuel Bantien, S'rathad, Stantus Varrid, Tertius Favonius, Thamriel, Torbern, Toutius Sextius, Trenus Duronius, Undena Orethi, Urjabhi, Varnado, Winson, Wumeek, Yngvar Doom-sayer, Farwil Indarys, Bremman Senyan, Mazoga the orc, Brag gro-Khash, Rienna, Elidor, Elante of Alinor, Hill the Tall, Gruiand Garrana, Avrus Adas, Silana Blandia, Kantav Cheynoslin, Shagol gro-Bumph, Dar-ma, Malintus Ancrus, Dro'shanji, Uzol gro-Grulam, Dranas Llethro, Hillod the Outlaw, Isleif the Open Handed, Carwen, Dynari Amnis, Reman Broder, Glistel, Ra'qanar, Varon Vamori, Dro'shanji, Adanrel, Bronsila Kvinchal, Jair, Kastav Kvinchal, Vlanarus Kvinchal, Velan Andus, Shady Sam, Floyd Nathans, Hanz gro-Hubrag, Philip Franc, Astante, Merildor, Torbal the Sufficient, Aengvir, Deetum-Ja, S'mirra, Candice Corgine, Schlera Sestius, Shafaye, Aelwin Merowald, J'riska, M'dasha, M'dirr, S'thasa, Tsalajma, Tsramla, Zabhila, Brother Hjar, Brother Holger, Brother Hridi, Sister Angrond, Sister Phebe Jeanard, Jhared Strongblade, Brother Piner, Aloys Bincal, Callia Bincal, Corrick Northwode, Thorley Aethelred, Uuras the Shepard, Sakeepa*, Maeva the Buxom, Arielle Jurard, Roliand Hanus, Hirtel, Ilend Vonius, Astia Inventius, Honditar, Langley, Gerich Senarel, Tyrellius Logellus (original "Bruma dungeon" version), Amminus Gregori, Carmalo Truiand, Giovanni Civello, Decentius Opsius, Danus Artellian, Dion, Davide Surilie, Gaston Surilie, Tamika, Bernadette Peneles, Shelden, Mirili Ulven, Runs-In-Circles, Bruscus Dannus, Zoe Malene, Tall-Trees-Falling, Pyke, Halion, Relan, Ranarr-Jo, Kishashi, Cindanwe, Erver Devani, Dulphumph gr
Essential travelling NPC's is a simple .txt file for use with the in-game 'bat' command, making numerous NPCs essential so they don't die. It's a lightweight utility for players tired of losing key characters, last updated in November 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple and effective – no plugin overhead, just a text file
- Community-trusted with 157 endorsements and over 2,200 downloads
- Covers tons of NPCs, saving you from quest-breaking deaths
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 – may not cover NPCs added in later game updates
- Requires manual installation and using the bat command each playthrough
- No detailed instructions provided – you'll need to figure out the exact command syntax
For players who are tired of important NPCs dying to random encounters or dragon attacks. If you want a lightweight, no-frills solution without mod manager hassle, this is for you. Skip if you prefer automated mods or need compatibility with the latest game version.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the .txt file in your game's main directory (where the .exe is) to use the bat command easily.
- Open the console with the tilde key (~) and type 'bat filename' (without quotes) to apply the essential flags.
- Reapply the bat command after starting a new game or loading a save where NPCs have already died – it won't resurrect them.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- me
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 2,223
- Endorsements
- 157
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 12/28/2018
- Updated
- 11/2/2021
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