Become A Highwayman

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,175 endorsements) 📥 30,449 downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 6/24/2013
⚪ Last updated 2014

By MimiTheAlchemist · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/9/2014 📅 Created: 6/24/2013
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #34 of 67 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Become A Highwayman.

This mod allows you to roleplay as a highwayman character. Stop unsuspecting travelers along the road and demand their gold and valuables.

You can only rob travelers, farmers, and other people who live outside the cities in Skyrim. I am working on an optional mod that lifts the restrictions, and lets you rob anyone except children and guards (unless you want to end up in jail).

There are two different reactions: Scared - Will give you their valuables in exchange for their lives. Brave - Refuses to be intimidated, and challenges you to a fight to the death.

You will instantly become enemies with anyone you rob. You will earn an increase in speechcraft if you intimidate someone into giving you their valuables. Since the crimes happen outside the cities and towns of Skyrim, the guards are not notified and you won't receive a bounty. Those people you let live have a good chance to call the dark brotherhood or bandit thugs to go after you.

This mod requires Skyrim's latest update.

A little story:

This is Kiara.

Kiara was a refugee from Morrowind who moved to Skyrim in hopes of a better future, but work was very hard to come by so she found herself begging and stealing to get by. While visiting Riften, Kiara heard of the thieves guild and longed to join. Then one day, she got the opportunity she had waited for. She was at the market when she met him. He told her thievery was his line of work and asked her to do a simple job that involved taking a ring from a merchant and stashing it on an unsuspecting Dunmer. "Easy enough", Kiara thought to herself, but one thing led to another, and she totally botched the job. He then divulged his true identity as Brynjolf of the thieve's guild. "This was a test; and sorry lass, you failed.", Brynjolf told Kiara. She was totally dumbfounded. She knew she wasn't too good at pickpocketing or lockpicking, and her sneak skills left much to be desired. Kiara returned to her room at the bunkhouse and cried herself to sleep. "There must be another way to make money and get the thieves guild to notice me?", Kiara said as she got out of bed. As she rose to her feet, Kiara saw a book lying on the end table called "The Marksmanship Lesson". As she flipped through the pages, she was engrossed by the the rogue highwayman named Dob. She knew then what to do. That was the day her career as a highwayman began. She got a hood and a mask and headed out of town to try her luck.

Kiara even thought of a secret identity for herself. When she wore her hood and mask, she became The Scarlet Blade, a name Kiara knew most people in Skyrim would grow to fear. It wasn't long until Kiara had gotten the hang of her new profession. She was always a great fighter, and it wasn

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Become A Highwayman lets you rob travelers across Skyrim, adding a bandit-style gameplay option. With 1,175 endorsements and 30,449 downloads, it's a popular but old mod, last updated in 2014, so compatibility with current Skyrim versions is uncertain.

✨ Key Features

Adds the ability to rob travelers throughout Skyrim.
Provides a highwayman roleplay experience.
Popular with over 1,100 endorsements.
Last updated in 2014, indicating it's an older mod.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,175 endorsements and 30k downloads.
  • Simple concept that fits Skyrim's sandbox nature.
  • Adds a new roleplay angle for thief/bandit characters.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2014 — likely outdated for current Skyrim versions.
  • May conflict with mods that alter NPC behavior or AI.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who enjoy roleplaying as outlaws and want a quick way to rob travelers without complex mods. Skip if you're looking for polished, modern content or if you play on the latest Skyrim version.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if the mod requires a specific Skyrim version (likely Oldrim) before installing.
  • If using a mod manager, install manually to avoid overwriting other mods.
  • Test in a new save to avoid conflicts with existing playthroughs.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
MimiTheAlchemist
Version
2.0
Downloads
30,449
Endorsements
1,175
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
6/24/2013
Updated
5/9/2014

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