Ad Mortem - Permadeath
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #25 of 122 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Ad Mortem - Permadeath
Mod Description
A permadeath plugin that deletes save files permanently. There is no going back!
Features
Ad Mortem - Permadeath is a simple plugin in it's concept, all it does is delete permanently every save file related to the character that died. Yes, they won't even go to the trash bin. If you die, they are gone!
By default, save files with a longevity of up to 5 minutes of real life time are preserved so that you don't have to configure your settings every time you need to restart. This feature can be altered or disabled in the plugin ini file.
A post death message box is also displayed, showing some of the deceased character basic statistics until the moment of their death:
A copy of the statistics is also written inside of the plugin's folder:
Translations
You can translate this plugin by editing ad-mortem-permadeath.ini
Compatibility
Not compatible with Skyrim VR!
Supported Skyrim Special Edition versions are 1. 5. 97. 0 and 1. 6. 1170. 0, but other versions should work as well.
Installation / Uninstallation safe.
Source
Credits
Qudix for CommonLibSSE-NG Template Plugin.
alandtse and all the people who contributed to CommonLibVR/NG.
Ashen, Asrak, Forn, Ghoulsmasher, Ghoulified, Noah and Orrie for general support.
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Ad Mortem - Permadeath is a Skyrim Special Edition plugin that permanently deletes all save files associated with a character upon death, with no recovery possible. It preserves saves younger than 5 minutes by default to avoid reconfiguration, displays a death statistics message box, and writes a copy to the plugin folder. Compatible with Skyrim SE 1.5.97 and 1.6.1170, but not VR.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Hardcore immersion: death has real consequences, no save scumming.
- Simple concept, well-executed with configurable grace period.
- Active development (last updated Nov 2024) and community support (57 endorsements).
⚠️ Cons
- Not compatible with Skyrim VR, so VR players are out of luck.
- Only officially supports two SE versions (1.5.97 and 1.6.1170), though others may work.
- Risk of accidental deletion if the grace period is disabled or misconfigured.
For Skyrim players who want a true permadeath experience and are tired of save scumming. It's perfect for challenge runs or roleplaying where death is final. Skip if you prefer a more forgiving experience or play in VR.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Before installing, back up your entire save folder to an external drive—this mod is unforgiving.
- Test the grace period setting in the ini to ensure you have time to reconfigure after a death.
- If you use a mod manager, install via your manager to keep track of the plugin and ini file.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- digital-apple
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 7,476
- Endorsements
- 57
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 10/10/2024
- Updated
- 11/24/2024
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