Playable Skeleton Race Updated
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #36 of 39 Races, Classes, and Birthsigns mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Playable Skeletons. READ DESCRIPTION!!!!
Playable Skeleton Race Updated adds a playable skeleton race to Oblivion, letting you roam Tamriel as the undead. With nearly 3,000 endorsements and 86,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a spooky, roleplay-heavy experience. The mod is old (last updated in 2012) but remains a community favorite for its unique premise.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (2,984 endorsements) — clearly a hit with players who want undead roleplay.
- Massive download count (86,833) shows it's been a go-to for years.
- Simple concept executed well — you get to be a skeleton, which is exactly what it says on the tin.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012 — likely outdated and may have compatibility issues with modern setups or mods.
- Author's description is just 'Playable Skeletons. READ DESCRIPTION!!!!' — no actual instructions or details provided.
- No mention of compatibility with other race mods or overhaul mods, so expect potential conflicts.
For Oblivion players who want a fresh, undead twist on their playthrough, especially roleplayers and fans of spooky aesthetics. If you're looking for a polished, feature-rich race mod with custom animations or quests, this might feel barebones. But if you just want to clatter around Cyrodiil as a skeleton, this is your jam.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2012, make sure your Oblivion installation is patched and consider using a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using other race mods, load this one after them to ensure the skeleton race appears correctly.
- Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for user-reported compatibility fixes — the description is useless, but the community often fills in the gaps.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Mhenlo The Insane
- Version
- 1.03
- Downloads
- 86,833
- Endorsements
- 2,984
- Category
- Races, Classes, and Birthsigns
- Created
- 2/20/2012
- Updated
- 2/23/2012
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