Hoth

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (25,467 endorsements) 📥 499,827 downloads 📌 v3 📅 9/27/2012
⚪ Last updated 2013

By hothtrooper44 · Followers and Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/13/2013 📅 Created: 9/27/2012
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 5.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #14 of 143 Followers and Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

by Hothtrooper44

Hoth is an old bounty hunting adventurer, and a brutal companion to travel with. You see... Hoth has a unique hobby - he wears his most prized kills. He has collected on some of the highest bounties for monsters and men alike in his days wandering the frigid northlands of Skyrim - and he means to show off his work. Learn about all of his trophies in-game!

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Details

Who is Hoth?

- Hoth is a male, Nordic follower who can be recruited in the Morthal Inn to join your travels. He fights in two handed style as well as with a bow.

What makes Hoth special?

- Hoth is the only companion who generates quests for the player dynamically based on your location in the world. As a bounty hunter, Hoth is always picking up new contracts. Talk to Hoth and he will share his contracts for you to do together! Once you finish a quest given by Hoth, he will always have another to offer(infinite quests). There is always something to do with Hoth around!

- Hoth is radiant quest enabled. This means he will offer quests inside locations from other mods dynamically! Explore new mods together.

- Hoth is 100% fully custom voiced with high quality voice and sound work.

- Hoth has his own fully developed story and character within the game. What would you expect an old grizzled bounty hunter to say? Hoth will not disappoint.

- Hoth is perhaps the single most visually customized follower ever made for Skyrim.

- Hoth has unique custom armor.

- Hoth has unique custom gloves.

- Hoth has a unique custom hood.

- Hoth has a unique custom weapon.

- Hoth has unique custom body war-paint and insignia.

- Hoth has unique custom skin textures with decals such as cuts, scratches, scars, and stitches.

- Hoth has unique custom eye textures.

Any questions or feedback should be left in the comments section of the mod page. I will attempt to respond to everyone in need of my attention.

I would like to take this small space to thank the users of my mods, and the Nexus community at large. I am honored to be a part of this community, and to contribute to it. Thank you for your patronage of my work, whether it comes through comments, endorsements, or even a kind donation. You are the reason that I spend long hours of wo

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Hoth is a highly customized follower mod for Skyrim, featuring a bounty hunter companion with a unique appearance and an infinite bounty quest system. With over 25,000 endorsements and nearly 500,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a distinctive and functional companion.

✨ Key Features

Adds Hoth, a visually customized bounty hunter follower
Includes a quest giver for infinite bounty hunt quests
One of the most visually customized followers for Skyrim

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Massive community approval (25,467 endorsements) and nearly half a million downloads
  • Unique infinite bounty quest system adds replayability
  • Highly customized visual design stands out from typical followers

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2013 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
  • Requires Skyrim and may need compatibility patches for other mods
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a distinctive, lore-friendly companion with a built-in quest loop. Ideal for bounty hunter roleplay or those who enjoy follower mods with extra functionality. Skip if you prefer vanilla-style followers or need up-to-date mods.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since the mod is old, check for compatibility patches if you use other follower or quest mods.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep track of files and load order.
  • If you encounter issues, try placing Hoth's mod near the end of your load order to avoid conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
hothtrooper44
Version
3
Downloads
499,827
Endorsements
25,467
Category
Followers and Companions
Created
9/27/2012
Updated
10/13/2013

🔗 Required By 1 Mod

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