Ashes - A Simple and Configurable Death Mod
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #59 of 143 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Also available for Classic Edition.
There is no point in all the difficulty and roleplaying mods in the world if you are just going to reload a save and try again. Here is a fair and simple mod that allows you to play honorably and face the consequences you feel are just for dying. All of the options can be adjusted at any time in the MCM.
CURRENT FEATURES
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[]Set your spawn point by sleeping for 4+ hours.
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]Lock spawn point to where your standing with a spell. Doubles as a Mark and Recall spell as you can return without dying.[]Clear experience to next skill level on death.
[]Choose percentage of gold and items lost on death. Items you lose are mysteriously found and sold by Belethor.
[]Choose between two injury systems that allow recovery with levelling up.
[]Simple injuries causes a 25 point debuff to H/M/S on death.
[]Advanced injuries borrows injuries from Wildcat with minor differences.
[]Optional permadeath option with a customizable number of lives.
[]Option to have a chance of permanent death regardless of lives left.
PLANNED FEATURES
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[]Support for followers. Option to die only after all your followers have been defeated.
[]Tweaks to advanced injury system to be more balanced.
[]More options to customize the injury system.
[]User suggestions.
BUGS / COMPATIBILITY
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[]You should turn death moves against the player off. Death moves against the player will simply do no damage.
[]Dying in the same cell as your spawn point causes you to respawn on the spot. Please set your spawn point in an inn or at home and not in a dungeon.
[]May need more tweaking for situations where the player may be set essential. There should not be any major issues, however.
[]Should be compatible with mods that give you an extra life by making you temporarily essential for an "extra life". However, may just cause you to simply be unable to die depending on that author's implementation.
[]Compatible with just about anything else on Nirn.
CREDITS
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[]Enai Siaion - Advanced injuries system borrowed from Wildcat.
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]Gatonegro - Basic functions borrowed from Ultimate Skyrim. - Augh - Emotional support.
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[]Enai Siaion - Advanced injuries system borrowed from Wildcat.
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[]You should turn death moves against the player off. Death moves against the player will simply do no damage.
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[]Support for followers. Option to die only after all your followers have been defeated.
Ashes is a lightweight death mod for Skyrim that adds customizable consequences to dying, including injuries, item loss, lives, and permadeath, all configurable via the MCM. With 1,090 endorsements and 45,570 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more punishing experience. Last updated in 2018, it remains a solid option for those who want to eliminate save scumming.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,090 endorsements and 45,570 downloads, showing it's a trusted mod.
- MCM customization means you can tailor the difficulty to your liking, from minor setbacks to hardcore permadeath.
- Lightweight and doesn't bog down your game, so you can enjoy the added challenge without performance hits.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so it may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- The mod's features are all about death penalties; if you're not into that, it's not for you.
- Potential conflicts with other death or survival mods that alter similar mechanics, so check your load order.
For Skyrim players who want a more punishing experience and hate save scumming. If you're a roleplayer who wants consequences for your character's death, this is perfect. Skip if you prefer a casual, forgiving playthrough or if you're not interested in tweaking MCM settings.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SkyUI installed to access the MCM menu for configuring the mod.
- Start with low item loss chance and no permadeath to get used to the mechanics before cranking up the difficulty.
- If you're using other death mods, place Ashes lower in your load order to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Aix
- Version
- 0.01
- Downloads
- 45,570
- Endorsements
- 1,090
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/12/2018
- Updated
- 8/12/2018
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