Automatic Variants
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 85 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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This is the mod that will literally change the way we see this game. -Trivium7357
This will replace normal modding and its hassles... just freaking brilliant... -Mongoson
does what people have wanted to do for years in Bethesda games,
and does in a way that not only works, but works with little to no additional impact on playability. -MaidenUSA
A very nice excel sheet of all the Known AV Packages. Check it out!
List of Known AV Packages:
Bellyaches (included)
InsanitySorrow (included)
Sounaipr (included)
Wolverine2710
Grace Darkling
Legend Aeternus
Cuter Animal Retextures
Automatic Variants for Critters
SkyMoMod AV Package
BlitzkreigBOB Werewolves
Benjamin318
Foxcraft7 Werewolves
Dwemer Automaton Automatic Variants
Storm Atronach Automatic Variants
EggOver's Automatic Variants Pack
EggOver's Automatic Variants Ports
Husky Automatic Variants
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We need more packages! AV was made to support a huge amount of textures, more than seen here on this list.
If you know a good texture pack out there, or are a texturer yourself, the AV community would love to see it packaged!
(1/13/13) AV is now SUM compatible!
Thanks to everyone that supported AV and got it a place on August's FOTM list!
It's an honor to have all your support.
If you're sad AV doesn't provide humanoid NPC variants,
head on over and check out the new and developing mod Realistic Body System!
What Does AV do?
AV Provides an easy place to drag-and-drop alternate monster textures and have them automatically integrated into the game.
Never again will you have to choose only one texture or model from an entire selection.
Modders will offer AV Packages that you can drag and drop into your AV setup, and have them automatically integrated into your game. Think of it as a new way to install textures, where you don't have to pick just one.
If a texture pack you love doesn't offer AV Packages yet, don't fear! Just ask the modder to make an AV Package
Automatic Variants is a utility mod that lets you drag-and-drop alternate creature textures into the game, automatically integrating them so you see a variety of monster skins instead of just one. It's a must-have for players who want visual diversity without manual swapping.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 17,814 endorsements and over 1.1 million downloads
- Solves a real problem—no more picking one texture, you get them all
- Simple drag-and-drop setup makes it accessible even for modding newbies
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015—likely outdated for current game versions, so compatibility is a gamble
- Requires you to source and manage your own texture packs, which can be a hassle
- No active development means bugs or conflicts may never get fixed
For Skyrim players who want to see a variety of creature skins without manually swapping files. Perfect for immersion seekers who love encountering different-looking monsters. Skip if you're on the latest game version and want guaranteed compatibility—this mod is old.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2015, check if your Skyrim version is compatible—if you're on Special Edition, you might need a patch or a different mod.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle the drag-and-drop textures, as it keeps everything organized and easy to remove.
- Look for texture packs that are specifically designed for Automatic Variants, as they'll have the right folder structure for the mod to pick up.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Leviathan1753
- Version
- 2.0.1.3H
- Downloads
- 1,076,903
- Endorsements
- 17,814
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 7/30/2012
- Updated
- 10/13/2015
🔗 Required By 15 Mods
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
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