Alternate Actors
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #42 of 121 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Alternate Actors allows you to play as anyone, as well as change the looks of NPCs! Cast one of two spells to control animals or people. The control people spell allows you almost complete control over that actor, the control animal spell lets you travel as far as you like, and gives you 3 unique attacks for that creature.
Skyrim Script Extender is required! Better Messagebox Controls is required! SkyUI is required! Without these mods, AA will never give you the spells or leave the loading screen!
Control any creature and:
- []Take control of nearly any animal and take them as far away as you like []Most animals have a left, right, and special attack (activate button) []Some animals (think Atronachs) can cast spells! []Revert from an animal at any time by pressing the shout button
Take control of any humanoid and gain access to their:
- []Looks []Skills []Health/Stamina/Magicka []Inventory []Combat []Crafting/ object interaction []Basic factions (rub elbows with bandits, or vampires!) []Original player can acts as a follower, mill about, or disappear []Return to original player at any time []Dying as new actor results in death/load, or reverts to original player []Save/load while playing another actor, then return to playing your original player later []Literally play the game as that actor!
Controlling an NPC allows you to affect them by: []Leveling their skills []Changing their gear []Changing their face, hair, and hair color (10 NPC’s can be remembered)
And more!
- []Many MCM configurable options []360 Controller compatibility []With the ghost option, dying as the main character turns you into a ghost, who must find a new main character before they can attack again! []Lore friendly version with new spells and spell tomes []Development Thread for authors to easily make AA quest mods [] Most face changes to the NPC can be remembered to permanently change their looks! []See the “Changes” tab for even more features, sorted by version. (It’s to the left of the description, files, and images tab).
My walkthrough of 1. 2 is coming soon. My walkthrough of v1. 1: 8ZyAQcEfrHQ Mod Reviews: cSY-83c1I8cGcXKfXQXcho My walkthroughs of other versions can be found on the videos tab.
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Alternate Actors lets you play as any actor or creature in Skyrim, from NPCs to dragons. With over 12,000 endorsements and 303,000 downloads, it's a well-loved gameplay mod. Last updated in 2013, it may have compatibility issues with current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust – 12k endorsements and 300k downloads speak for themselves.
- Opens up crazy roleplay possibilities – who hasn't wanted to be a dragon?
- Simple concept, but it's a classic that many still use.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013 – likely broken with modern Skyrim versions.
For Skyrim players who want to break the mold and experience the game from a totally different perspective. If you're into roleplaying or just want to mess around as a giant or a chicken, this is for you. Skip if you're on the latest Skyrim version and expect it to work out of the box.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your Skyrim version is compatible – this mod is from 2013, so it might not work on Special Edition or the latest updates.
- If you're using a mod manager, install it manually to avoid conflicts with other gameplay mods.
- Test it on a fresh save to avoid corrupting your main playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Iceburg
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 303,116
- Endorsements
- 12,063
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/19/2013
- Updated
- 6/27/2013
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