Hunter Traps
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 25 Items and Objects - Player mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A mod that adds hunter traps in the form of Bear Traps to the game.
The player is able to pick up the traps, put them in his/her inventory and place them whereever he/she sees fit.
The player may also craft these traps at a forge.
The traps comes in different shapes; iron, steel, dwarven metal, orcish steel and ebony, each dealing a different amount of damage.
"Hunter Traps - For all your sneak-thief needs!"
Hunter Traps has been featured in a Skyrim mods video:
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Hunter Traps adds bear traps to the game, allowing players to set traps for enemies or animals. With over 1,200 endorsements and 26,000 downloads, it's a popular utility mod for Skyrim players who want to add a hunting or defensive element to their gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,224 endorsements and 26,410 downloads.
- Adds a new gameplay mechanic for hunters and stealth players.
- Lightweight and simple—no complex dependencies or scripts.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is extremely thin—no details on trap damage, placement, or crafting.
- Last updated in 2012—may have compatibility issues with current Skyrim versions.
- No documentation or install instructions provided by the author.
For Skyrim players who want to add a hunting or trap-based playstyle. If you're a ranger or stealth character looking for new tools, this mod is worth a try. Skip if you want a polished, feature-rich mod with detailed documentation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2012, make sure your Skyrim is updated to a version that supports old mods, or use a mod manager to handle compatibility.
- Test the traps in a safe area first to see how they work—there's no manual, so you'll need to experiment.
- Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for user reports on compatibility and usage tips.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Phrosen
- Version
- 1.3a
- Downloads
- 26,410
- Endorsements
- 1,224
- Category
- Items and Objects - Player
- Created
- 3/11/2012
- Updated
- 3/26/2012
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