Auto-first-third-person view
⚪ 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
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #33 of 70 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Auto-first-third-person view
- Version
- 0. 704
- Date
- 10 July 2013
- Author
- kuertee
- Source
- http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/27452/
- Requirements
Short description
Automatically switches to your preferred view depending on these conditions: bow is drawn, ranged weapon is out, spell or staff is out, melee weapon is out, sprinting, sneaking, in interior or otherwise.
Updates since last release (0. 703):
- 0. 704, 10 July 2013:[]New feature: You can set your preferred view for when swimming. []Tweak: You can now change user settings before the main quest is at stage 5 (e.g. before leaving Helgen).
Updating
[]Simply deactivate and uninstall the previous version then install and activate this version. Note that you do not need to stop the mod in-game. If you do, you will lose your accumulated mod-specific data. Let the new version back-up the data of its old version, clean-up the old data (i.e. zero-out) by stopping itself, restart itself and restore the data of the old version.
[]If you have Sky UI's MCM, you can check the settings in Sky UI's MCM wihtin the game.
[]Or check the settings in "Data\Ini\kuerteeAutoFirstThirdPersonView.ini". If you change any of it, execute your changes by typing {bat "ini\kuerteeAutoFirstThirdPersonView.ini"} (without the brackets) in the console.
[]After the update is finished, the message "kuAFTPV v0. 704" will appear.
Gameplay changes
Auto-point-of-view
Unlike the Oblivion version (http://oblivion.nexusmods.com/mods/21834/) of this mod, this version doesn't learn your preferences from use. It will use the defaults. Or you'll need to specify the point-of-views for each condition manually in MCM, in the console or via the INI file. Remember that you need to execute the INI before its changes take effect. Read the Install section if you need more information on this. However, most other fea
Auto-first-third-person view automatically switches your camera perspective based on in-game conditions like drawing a bow, equipping a ranged weapon, casting spells, using melee, sprinting, sneaking, or being indoors. This utility mod for Skyrim, with 662 endorsements, lets you set preferred views for each situation, enhancing immersion and gameplay convenience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 662 endorsements and over 18k downloads.
- Solves the annoyance of manually toggling camera in combat.
- Customizable per condition—set your preferred view for each action.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013—likely outdated for current Skyrim versions.
- May conflict with other camera or UI mods without proper load order.
For Skyrim players who want automatic camera switching during combat and exploration. Ideal for archers or mages who prefer first-person aiming but third-person movement. Skip if you're on a modern Skyrim version or use extensive camera overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, this mod may not work—check for a port or use a similar modern mod.
- Test in a variety of situations (combat, sneaking, interiors) to ensure the view switches as you expect.
- If using other camera mods, place this mod lower in your load order to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- kuertee
- Version
- 0.704
- Downloads
- 18,319
- Endorsements
- 662
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 11/26/2012
- Updated
- 7/10/2013
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