Oblivious Horses
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 57 Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Another mod for Horses with one special feature unlike all others! Player owned horses will not only not attack but will be completely ignored by all hostile creatures and NPCs! Now with Dawnguard Ready Versions! Check the Optional Files Section. Oblivious Horses has been recognized as one of the best gameplay enhancement mods out of 19,000 mods on the Nexus. Features Horses will no longer fight anything and will only run a short distance away when they are near danger. No more having your kills stolen! Horses will no longer be attacked by anything. Fight your own battles without your mount getting in the way constantly! This mod effects all player owned horses including horses purchased at any location, Shadowmere, and Frost, but will not effect wild or stolen horses. Note: This version only effects the combat AI of horses and the friendliness of normally hostile creatures and NPCs towards horses. This version will not effect any of the horse\'s stats or abilities. Horses can still be killed by normal means such as falling or AoE damage. Other versions with Essential horses and tweeked stats can be found in the optional files and are described below. Three New Optional File Versions Added! Oblivious Horses - Essential Stamina In addition to the features above in this version horses cannot die by any means and you cannot be hurt by falling when mounted. Jump off cliffs and charge through battles! Also, horses can sprint/gallop for what seems like forever. Oblivious Horses - Essential Stamina Speed In addition to the features above in this version horses cannot die by any means and you cannot be hurt by falling when mounted. Jump off cliffs and charge through battles! Also, horses move 20% faster and can sprint/gallop for what seems like forever! Oblivious Horses - Stamina Speed In addition to the features above in this version horses move 20% faster and can sprint/gallop for what seems like forever! Other Versions Check out my mods that only effect Shadowmere at the links below. Oblivious Shadowmere - Here Another Shadowmere Mod - Here Media Oblivious Horses has been featured on Gamespot! See the video below. (6:50) Vz73_f-Aboc Installation Download and install using the NMM or Download the . 7zip file. Extract it. Then place the .esp file into the /Data folder in your Skyrim directory. Update Notes Version 1. 0 Please report any bugs to the author. 1. 1 - Fixed the issue where the mod was not being properly applied to Frost and cleaned up unneeded form edits.
Oblivious Horses makes player-owned horses completely ignored by all hostile creatures and NPCs, preventing combat and making travel safer. This simple, focused mod is ideal for players tired of their horse being attacked, with 2,723 endorsements and 58,166 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,723 endorsements and 58k downloads—clearly a popular fix.
- Does exactly what it says: your horse becomes invisible to enemies, no more random fights.
- Lightweight and focused—no bloat, just the one feature you want.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013—may not be compatible with the latest game version or DLCs.
- Only affects player-owned horses; other horses (e.g., rented or stolen) may still be targeted.
For Skyrim players who are tired of their horse getting killed by random wolves or bandits. If you want a simple, no-nonsense fix to make your horse untouchable, this is for you. Skip if you want more complex horse features like new breeds or inventory systems.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the mod files in your Skyrim Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2.
- If you're using the Special Edition, you may need to port the mod or find a compatible version, as this was made for the original Skyrim.
- Test with a new save or after loading a save where your horse is already owned to see the effect immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- KahjiitRaj
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 58,166
- Endorsements
- 2,723
- Category
- Creatures
- Created
- 3/16/2012
- Updated
- 3/24/2013
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