Immersive HUD - iHUD
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 4 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
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 76 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What is iHUD? The aim of iHUD is to provide the immersive feel you get from having no HUD, whilst keeping the usefulness of having one. It takes the permanantly visible HUD elements such as compass and crosshair, and hides them when not needed. Hence the motto:
HUD when you need. HIDE when you don't.
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Important This mod requires SKSE.
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What does it let you do? 1. Toggle the compass with the 'x' key. You can change this through the MCM settings or by going to console and typing 'set iHUDKey to X' where X is the numerical scancode for the key. 2. The crosshair is only visible when using a ranged weapon/staff or a spell, or when hovering over an activatable item. 3. Allows you to change the transparancy of the compass and crosshair seperately (see video). 4. Floating quest markers only visible when the compass is visible (see video). 5. Allow you to remove the sneak meter, but keep the crosshair when using bow, staff or spell (see video). 6. Speeds up how fast the magicka, health and stamina bars disappear once you regain 100%.
Installation 1. Click the Download with Manager button in the files section to download to NMM. 2. Activate the mod from the mods tab.
Or if you prefer to manually install, just download the file and extract the files into the data folder. Make sure you check the iHUD.esp in you load order.
Makes sure you have SKSE installed.
Updating from a previous version 1) Deactivate the previous version 2) Activate the new version. Simple as that.
Un-Installation 1. Deactivate the mod in NMM. 2. If you load your game and the compass is not visible, close the game and open up the SkyrimPrefs.ini file and make sure bShowCompass is set to 1.
Credits This mod would not be possible without the help and work of the SkyUI modding community, especially Schlangster, Kratos and Mardoxx.
Also credit to the SKSE team for making SKSE.
Immersive HUD - iHUD is a Skyrim UI mod that lets you toggle the HUD on demand, offering both functionality and immersion. With 136,647 endorsements and 3.4 million downloads, it's a highly popular choice for players who want a cleaner screen without losing access to vital information. Last updated in 2015, it remains a staple for many.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust: 136,647 endorsements and 3.4M downloads—this is a proven mod.
- Simple concept, huge impact: one key press to hide the HUD for screenshots or immersion, then bring it back instantly.
- Works for both casual and hardcore players—you get the info when you need it, and the clean view when you don't.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
For Skyrim players who want to enjoy the scenery without a cluttered HUD but still need to check health, magicka, and stamina in combat. Perfect for screenshot enthusiasts and immersive roleplayers. Skip if you prefer a permanent HUD or don't want to bother with extra setup.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SKSE installed and launch the game through SKSE, otherwise the mod won't work.
- Check your MCM (Mod Configuration Menu) for iHUD settings to customize which HUD elements are hidden and the toggle key.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install iHUD and let it overwrite when prompted for compatibility with other UI mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Gopher
- Version
- 3.0.03
- Downloads
- 3,440,432
- Endorsements
- 136,647
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 12/10/2011
- Updated
- 2/15/2015
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