Less Intrusive HUD II
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #16 of 76 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is an overhaul of my previous mod for customizing Skyrim's HUD.
Less intrusive HUD by Dragonborn77 (me)
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/23482
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OVERVIEW
Less Intrusive HUD II allows you to tweak / change pretty much every element in the vanilla HUD
VERSION 1. 1
Changes/Fixes
- Activate button x-axis movement added back
- Enemy health bar x-axis fixed (now moves to the left aswell)
- Crosshair opacity added
- HUD bars visible at all times option
- Compass icons toggleable
- Hotkeys remap option
- Sneak crosshair/Alt crosshair reworked
- HUD Elements rotation fix (now position is saved/restored correctly)
- Other minor bug fixes/tweaks
VERSION 1. 0
Tweaks / Changes:
- Magicka / Health / Stamina Bar (Move, Rotate, Resize, Transparency)
- Enchantment Bars (Move, Rotate, Resize, Transparency)
- Compass (Move, Resize, Transparency)
- Enemy Health (Move, Resize)
- Arrows (Move, Resize, Text Alignment, Opacity)
- Stealth Meter (Move, Resize, Hide text, Alternative meter optional)
- Crosshair (Move, Resize, Alternative crosshair optional)
- HUD Messages (Move, Resize)
- Location Text (Move, Resize, Text Alignment)
- Activate Button (Move, Resize, Visibility)
- Item / NPC Name (Move, Resize, Text Linespacing, Text Alignment, Transparency)
- Item Separator (Move, Resize, Transparency)
- Item Info Text (Move, Resize, Text Linespacing, Text Alignment, Transparency)
- Subtitles (Move, Resize, Text Alignment, Transparency)
- Follower Action Back Button (Move, Resize)
- Quest Objectives (Move, Resize)
- Shout Words (Move, Resize)
- Skill Level-up Text (Move, Resize)
- Level-up Progress Meter (Move, Resize)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
SKSE and MCM Menu are required to use this mod.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
Any mod that modifies the hudmenu.swf/hudmenu.gfx file
Colored markers are ok, as long as the changes are made in map.swf
Still the compass markers are inside the hudmenu file, so colored compass markers is not an option.
FAQ:
Q. How can I move elements in the HUD faster?
A. Press the . key on your numpad, it will change the stepping from 0. 5, 1. 0, 10. 0 units
Q. Is there a way to save a preset to use with another character
A. Unfortunately no, not until I figure out how to use an external file to save/load those values. (Any help on that matter is very much welcome)
Q. My computer does not have a NumPad, can I still use this mod?
A. Yes you can but you won't
Less Intrusive HUD II is a user interface mod for Skyrim that lets you customize nearly every element of the vanilla HUD. With over 18,000 endorsements and 721,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players who want a cleaner, more immersive interface. Last updated in 2015, it remains a staple for HUD tweaking.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 18,262 endorsements and over 700k downloads—this is a proven mod.
- Gives you total control over the HUD, so you can make it as minimal or as detailed as you want.
- Still relevant years after its last update, which says a lot about its quality and compatibility.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015—might have issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods that alter the UI.
- Requires some tinkering to get the perfect setup; not a plug-and-play overhaul.
For Skyrim players who want a cleaner, less cluttered HUD without switching to a full UI overhaul. If you're tired of the default interface and want to customize every element to your liking, this is for you. Skip if you prefer a complete UI replacement like SkyUI or want a modern, actively updated mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after any other UI mods to avoid conflicts.
- Use the in-game MCM (if available) or the config files to tweak each HUD element—start with opacity and scale.
- Check the mod's forum posts for compatibility patches if you use other UI mods like SkyUI.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Crashnburn
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 721,391
- Endorsements
- 18,262
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 4/23/2013
- Updated
- 4/21/2015
🔗 Required By 1 Mod
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