Auto Unequip Shield to Back Custom follower compatibility patches
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #64 of 137 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This little mod add support of custom follower to Auto Unequip Shield to Back by 7StarC
This is a compatibility patch for Auto Unequip Shield to Back, extending its shield-on-back feature to popular custom followers like Inigo, Vilja, Sofia, and Selene Kate. It's a lightweight, event-driven solution for players who want follower shield functionality without Dual Sheath Redux. Requires the original mod and proper load order placement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Lightweight and event-driven, so no performance hit from constant polling.
- Works with any skeleton and armor, so no compatibility headaches with body mods.
- Community-trusted with 399 endorsements and nearly 9k downloads, so it's been tested by plenty of players.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so it might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or newer follower mods.
- Requires the original Auto Unequip Shield to Back mod and careful load order placement, which adds setup complexity.
- Only supports a specific list of followers; if your favorite isn't listed, you'll need to request or patch it yourself.
For Skyrim players who use custom followers like Inigo or Sofia and want them to visually carry shields on their backs without the overhead of Dual Sheath Redux. If you're a completionist who wants that immersive detail for your followers, this is a solid pick. Skip if you don't use any of the supported followers or prefer a more comprehensive overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place this patch after your follower mods and the original Auto Unequip Shield to Back in your load order to ensure it overwrites correctly.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the load order easily and avoid manual file conflicts.
- If you use multiple follower mods, make sure this patch loads after all of them to cover all supported followers.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Sthaagg
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 8,992
- Endorsements
- 399
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/13/2018
- Updated
- 8/13/2018
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