Guess the Distance - Perceptive Scouting
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #97 of 147 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
- [] Perceive the information you want. Many options to choose from allow to obtain the target\'s distance, experience, aggression, race, armor, faction and weapon by using the Guess Distance power (or spell) on your target (use a telescope for far away targets)... [] ...with the level of detail depending on the distance and visibility of your target (e.g. the distance measurement has an error range, which increases with distance and decreasing visibility) [] Scout your foes from far away before attacking by using the Telescope by KettleWitch. [] Many features are optional and can be toggled in the MCM entry for this mod.
- [] This mod is much more convenient, when used in conjunction with the Telescope created by KettleWitch [] The ability to guess the distance to your target is very usefull when using the marksmanship skill tree provided by SkyRe
Guess the Distance - Perceptive Scouting is an immersion mod for Skyrim that lets you gather distance and visibility-dependent intel on targets, including distance, experience, aggression, race, armor, faction, and weapon. With many configurable options, it adds a scouting layer to gameplay. Last updated in 2013, it remains popular with over 4,000 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 4,177 endorsements and 143k downloads
- Adds a fresh scouting mechanic that fits immersion playthroughs
- Highly customizable—you decide what intel to show
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013—likely outdated for current Skyrim versions (SE/AE)
- May require manual tweaking to work with modern mod setups
For immersive roleplayers who want to scout enemies before engaging, adding a layer of strategy. Also great for stealth characters who rely on intel. Skip if you prefer straightforward combat without extra UI elements.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2013, check if you're on Oldrim (Legendary Edition) for best compatibility; for Special Edition, you may need to port it manually.
- Use a mod manager to install and easily remove if it conflicts with other UI mods.
- Test the mod in a save before committing—some old mods can cause issues with newer game versions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Ecceau
- Version
- 1.1.3b
- Downloads
- 143,726
- Endorsements
- 4,177
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 2/1/2013
- Updated
- 2/12/2013
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