More Believable Carrying Weight
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #31 of 87 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
More Believable Carrying Weight
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Description: This is a very simple mod that changes the starting base carrying weight ability of all Playable Races and their Children, no you can't normally play as a Child, but I'm very particular about details like immersion and I didn't like how all Children by default can carry 300 pounds per Child so I changed that to.~
I did this for a more 'realistic' playing experience when it comes to starting carrying weight abilities and because this had already been done but there were so many complaints about it that I thought I would just make one myself better for every one.~
The Children versions of these races have 1/3 the carrying weight ability of their Adult versions.~
Optional File: More Believable Carrying Weight & V is exactly the same as More Believable Carrying Weight, but also changes the Vampire Versions of the Playable Races and Children.
The following are exactly the ONLY changes made:
Base Carry Weight:
Argonian: 90 Base Starting Carry Weight
Brenton: 85 Base Starting Carry Weight Brenton Child: 28 Base Starting Carry Weight
Dark Elf: 95 Base Starting Carry Weight
High Elf: 75 Base Starting Carry Weight
Imperial: 100 Base Starting Carry Weight Imperial Child: 33 Base Starting Carry Weight
Khajiit: 80 Base Starting Carry Weight
Nord: 120 Base Starting Carry Weight Nord Child: 40 Base Starting Carry Weight
Orc: 135 Base Starting Carry Weight
Redguard: 115 Base Starting Carry Weight Redguard Child: 38 Base Starting Carry Weight
Wood Elf: 80 Base Starting Carry Weight
Requirements: Shouldn't be any requirements that I know of other than having the Skyrim game for PC.~
Compatibility: NO CHANGES were made to ANY OTHER RACES including the Vampire versions of the above races because Vampires are supernaturally strong and for compatibility.~
Put this AT THE BOTTEM of your mod
More Believable Carrying Weight is a simple immersion mod that reduces the base carrying capacity for all playable races and their children to more realistic levels. It has 852 endorsements and was last updated in 2015, making it a lightweight tweak for players seeking realism.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 852 endorsements.
- Simple and lightweight—does exactly what it says.
- Great for immersion-focused playthroughs.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015—may be incompatible with current game versions.
- May require compatibility patches for other mods that alter carry weight.
For players who want a more realistic carry weight system without overhauling the game. Ideal for immersion-focused playthroughs. Skip if you prefer the vanilla carry weight or want more complex weight mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod is compatible with your game version before installing.
- If you use other mods that change carry weight, load this one after them to ensure it takes effect.
- Consider using a mod manager to easily enable/disable this mod if you encounter issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- EnigmaWolf
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 19,299
- Endorsements
- 852
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 12/18/2013
- Updated
- 5/28/2015
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