Skyrim Unbound (Alternate Start)

(This mod is no longer under active development. You might want to check out Skryim Unbound Reborn!)

Skyrim Unbound SE is now available for PC and XBox One through Bethesda.net!

Skyrim Unbound is an alternate start mod with a wide range of options. It allows the player to skip the opening sequence, choose whether or not to play as the Dragonborn, and have total control over dragon spawns. The first few chapters of the main questline have been bypassed (and effectively removed), meaning you no longer have to obtain the Dragonstone for Farengar or defeat Mirmulnir for the Jarl of Whiterun. If you do wish to play as the Dragonborn and complete the main quest, all you have to do is absorb a dragon soul and you'll be summoned to High Hrothgar by the Greybeards.

Questions? Read the rest of the mod description and the FAQ. Read the discussions over at the Steam Workshop.

Although Skyrim Unbound is not designed for use with preexisting saves, it should work without any word wall or soul absorption issues. Do so at your own risk, and keep a backup savegame.

Other Features:

• []Choose your starting weapons, gear, spells, and standing stone ability

  []Select from dozens of starting locations in every hold, city, town, and inn (and more)

  []Toggle dragons, random dragon spawns, dragon soul absorption, and shouts

  []Avoid being forced into the main quest for non-Dragonborn characters

  []Play through the Civil War questline right from the start of the game

  []Being Dragonborn no longer required to complete the Civil War

  []Non-Dragonborn characters can use the options to "become" Dragonborn at any point in the game

  []Removal of NPC dialogue referring the player as "Dragonborn" unless the main quest has been started

  []Removal of player dialogue regarding the experience of the attack on Helgen

  []Begin gameplay as either a vampire or werewolf (MCM-only)

  []Choose the starting time of day (MCM-only)

  []Dynamically change your faction between Imperial, StormCloak, Bandit, or Forsworn

  THE MOD CONFIGURATION MENU

  The MCM is a feature of SkyUI. Skyrim Unbound does not require SkyUI to work. However, with it properly installed, you can more easily toggle settings during gameplay and have greater control over your starting options. Make sure to read the SkyUI mod description thoroughly.

  If you do not use SkyUI, you will get a pop-up menu of options at game start. You will also get a power that lets you toggle options during gameplay.