Auto Hide Ammo
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #32 of 36 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a very straightforward implementation to fix one of the most annoying issue in the game for people using 3rd person view :
Quivers that stay equipped despite your bow/crossbow being unequipped. It look ugly, there is no other way to put this. Well, that fix it.
Mod Functionalities
Your ammo won't be actually unequipped, simply hidden.
It will appear again the next time you equip something the game consider a bow / crossbow (see Compatibility section).
And hidden once again whenever you unequip your bow.
Your current ammo will technically stay equipped (you can see it in your inventory), ensuring that you are always using the latest ammo you had equipped without anything weird going on.
In order to allow preview, your equipped ammo (if any) will be displayed again on your character when you enter racemenu, or when you equip a new ammo on purpose (independently of your equipped weapon).
This is compatible with every ammo and ranged weapon properly implemented, without any additional user input or patches, as it simply show/hide the quiver display whenever a ranged weapon is equipped/unequipped.
This is player only. If wanted for NPCs, consider other alternatives. If needed for followers only, look for follower mods, some handle it.
Installation
Use a mod manager, or simply unzip the file and drop AutoHideAmmo.esp and AutoHideAmmo.bsa in your Data folder and enable it.
Updating from version prior to v4. 0
If you're still using old version, you will need to uninstall it entirely. Process vary depending on the way you usually install mod (manual or mod manager).
Fore sure, you should NOT have a Simple AUA.esp in your load order anymore (and thus, Simple AUA.bsa shouldn't be in your Data folder anymore).
As of v4. 0+, the mod is entirely new and different, and thus warranted a new name to ensure there isn't weird and pointless leftovers.
The new plugin name is AutoHideAmmo.esp , and you should only have AutoHideAmmo.bsa alongside it.
If this worry you for savegame health, which is a fair concern, you can keep the old mod active in your load order until your next new game, but simply disable its features by opening the console and typing StopQuest SAUA_MainQuest
Temporary Disabling
The mod can be turned on or off at will with the following commands, should you need/want it:
A lightweight QoL mod for Skyrim that hides the ammo counter when no bow or crossbow is equipped. With 28,532 endorsements and 1.2M downloads, it's a proven favorite for archers who want a cleaner HUD. Last updated in 2020, it remains a simple, effective utility.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust: 28,532 endorsements and 1.2M downloads show it's a go-to mod.
- Does exactly what it says—no bloat, just a cleaner HUD for archers.
- Lightweight and unobtrusive; perfect for mod lists that value minimalism.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020—may have compatibility issues with the latest Skyrim patches or other HUD mods.
- Only affects the ammo counter; if you want broader HUD customization, you'll need other mods.
- No detailed documentation or troubleshooting provided by the author.
For Skyrim players who use bows or crossbows and find the ammo counter distracting when using melee or magic. It's a must-have for archer builds and HUD minimalists. Skip if you never use ranged weapons or prefer a fully customizable HUD mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this mod through the manager to keep your load order clean.
- Place this mod early in your load order to avoid conflicts with other HUD mods that might also modify the ammo display.
- Test with your current HUD setup—if you use a comprehensive HUD overhaul, ensure this mod doesn't conflict by checking the mod's posts for compatibility notes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Kesta
- Version
- 4.3.2
- Downloads
- 1,177,326
- Endorsements
- 28,532
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 10/31/2016
- Updated
- 11/18/2020
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