Basic Human Needs - Food Drink and Sleep
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 99 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod requires the player to eat, drink, and sleep occasionally for immersion.
Basic Human Needs adds hunger, thirst, and fatigue mechanics to Skyrim, requiring the player to eat, drink, and sleep for immersion. With 2,171 endorsements and nearly 48,000 downloads, it's a well-received survival mod from 2012, though it hasn't been updated in over a decade.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,171 endorsements and nearly 48k downloads.
- Simple concept that adds meaningful survival depth to Skyrim.
- Lightweight and likely easy to install—just drop it in your mod manager.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012—over a decade old, so may have compatibility issues with current Skyrim versions and DLCs.
- Basic mechanics might feel dated compared to modern survival mods like iNeed or Frostfall.
For Skyrim players who want a straightforward survival layer without complex systems. If you're a purist looking for a classic needs mod from the early modding days, this fits. Skip if you want modern features like diseases, temperature, or integration with other mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check if the mod is compatible with your Skyrim version (likely Legendary Edition, not Special/Anniversary).
- Pair with a needs UI mod like SkyUI to track your stats more conveniently.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Andrewpk
- Version
- 1.04
- Downloads
- 47,955
- Endorsements
- 2,171
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 2/23/2012
- Updated
- 5/28/2012
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