Birthsigns and Classes
⚪ 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
- 👍 6.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #15 of 45 Races, Classes, and Birthsigns mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Birthsigns & Classes By TheSkoomaKing Make sure to like on Facebook! Features: This small mod brings back classes and birthsigns system from oblivion. You will be able to choose a sign out of 13 ( vanilla signs ) as soon as you start a new character or load a character in level one you will be able to choose what birthsign and class you want your character to be! You will be able to choose one class out of 13 custom made classes. some of these classes adds a new special ability,perk or spell to go with the class. here is a list of the current 13: Thief: As a Thief you start with +15 with the following skills: Pickpocket,Speech,Sneak,Lockpicking Assassin: As an Assassin you start with +15 with the following skills: One-Handed,Archer,Sneak,Light Armor Warrior: As a Warrior you start with +15 with the following skills: One-Handed,Two-Handed,Block,Heavy Armor Vampire Hunter: As a Vampire Hunter you start with +15 with the following skills: One-Handed,Archer,Light Armor, Sneak Special: You do 15% more damage to vampires Shaman: As a Shaman you start with +15 with the following skills: Illusion,Destruction,Alchemy,Light Armor Special: You may cast a powerful bolt that does shock,frost and fire damage at your target Rogue: As a Rogue you start with +15 with the following skills: One-Handed,Pickpocket,Light Armor, Block Priest: As a Priest you start with +15 with the following skills: Restoration,Alchemy,Speech Special: Your healing spells are 15% more effective Paladin: As a Paladin you start with +15 with the following skills: Restoration,Two-Handed,Block,Heavy Armor Special: You do 10% more damage to the undead Necromancer: As a Necromancer you start with +15 with the following skills: Conjuration,Destruction,Alchemy Special: You may once a day reanimate a dead enemy or ally to fight for you for 5 hours Mage: As a Mage you start with +15 with the following skills: Alteration,Conjuration,Destruction,Illusion Hunter: As a Hunter you start with +15 with the following skills: One-Handed,Archer,Light Armor, Sneak Special: You do 15% more damage to Animals Battle Mage: As a Battle Mage you start with +15 with the following skills: Destruction,Block,One-Handed,Heavy Armor Bard: As a Bard you start with +25 with the following skills: Speech Got any suggestions for new classes or ideas? feel free to tell me in comments or via PM.
This mod brings back the Oblivion birthsign and class system to Skyrim, adding 13 custom classes and 13 birthsigns. Players can choose these at game start to receive skills and perks based on their selection. It's a nostalgic overhaul for those who miss Oblivion's character creation depth.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 362 endorsements and nearly 6k downloads
- Brings back Oblivion's beloved character creation depth
- Adds meaningful choices with 26 total options for character builds
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013 – likely outdated for current Skyrim versions
- No detailed documentation on how each class or birthsign works
- May conflict with other mods that alter character creation or perks
For Skyrim players who miss Oblivion's class and birthsign system and want more variety in character builds. Skip if you prefer the vanilla system or use mods that overhaul perks and starting bonuses.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod early in your load order to avoid conflicts with other character creation mods.
- If you're using Skyrim Special Edition, check if the mod has a compatible version or use a mod manager to convert it.
- Test the birthsign and class choices on a new character to see which perks and skills you get before committing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- TheSkoomaKing
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 5,853
- Endorsements
- 362
- Category
- Races, Classes, and Birthsigns
- Created
- 6/11/2013
- Updated
- 6/11/2013
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