Imperious - Races of Skyrim
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 39 Races, Classes, and Birthsigns mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Imperious - Races of Skyrim
❱❱❱ Features
- []Each race gets 3 new passive abilities and 1 new power that is unlocked through a quest.[/]
[]NPCs have access to most of the same racial abilities and powers.[/]
[]Configuration options available in the Imperious MCM if SkyUI is installed (SkyUI not required to use Imperious).[/]
❱❱❱ Racial bonuses
Altmer
Magicka: 115
Stamina: 95
Health regeneration: 0. 5%
Magicka regeneration: 3. 75%
Stamina regeneration: 4. 5%
Carry weight: 250
- []Elven Supremacy: Attaining level 100 in a skill increases the effectiveness of that skill by 10%.[/]
[]Gold and Glass: Magicka and Stamina regenerate up to 100% faster below half. As regeneration increases, armor decreases by up to 100 points and magic resistance by up to 50%.[/]
[]Shimmering Threads: Weapons and armor are 15% weaker, but enchantments on them are 15% stronger.[/]
Quest reward - Pluck 40 wings off butterflies to unlock...
- []Contingency: At will - Stores your equipped spells into a magical matrix and casts them for free whenever a chosen condition is met.[/]
Argonian
Health: 100
Magicka: 95
Stamina: 105
Health regeneration: 0. 5%
Magicka regeneration: 3. 0%
Stamina regeneration: 5. 0%
Carry weight: 325
[]Amphibious: After swimming, you sneak 100% better for 60 seconds and move 15% faster for 180 seconds.[/]
[]Histborn: When you fall below 20% Health, Magicka or Stamina, you regenerate half of the difference per second.[/]
[*]Marsh Dweller: You can swim 100[
- []Contingency: At will - Stores your equipped spells into a magical matrix and casts them for free whenever a chosen condition is met.[/]
- []Elven Supremacy: Attaining level 100 in a skill increases the effectiveness of that skill by 10%.[/]
Imperious overhauls Skyrim's races, giving each one 3 new racial abilities and a quest to unlock a racial power. NPCs can also use these abilities, making the world more dynamic. With over 23,000 endorsements, it's a highly popular choice for players seeking deeper racial diversity.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust (23,409 endorsements) — this is a staple mod for many load orders
- Adds meaningful racial variety that changes how you play, not just stat tweaks
- NPCs using racial powers makes encounters more interesting and unpredictable
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 — may have compatibility issues with the latest Skyrim version or other mods
- Requires a new save or careful load order management to avoid conflicts with other race overhauls
- The racial quests can feel repetitive if you play multiple races
For Skyrim players who want each race to feel truly distinct and are willing to invest time in racial quests. Perfect for roleplayers and those who enjoy mechanical depth. Skip if you prefer minimal changes or use other race overhauls that might conflict.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage load order easily.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use other mods that alter races or perks.
- Start a new game or use a save cleaner to avoid issues with existing characters.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Enai Siaion
- Version
- 7.28.0
- Downloads
- 753,633
- Endorsements
- 23,409
- Category
- Races, Classes, and Birthsigns
- Created
- 12/31/2014
- Updated
- 9/17/2021
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