Auto Unequip Shield to Back for Skyrim SE - Backshields SE

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (16,864 endorsements) 📥 1.1M downloads 📌 v2.2.1 📅 11/6/2016
⚪ Last updated 2020

By 7StarC · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/3/2020 📅 Created: 11/6/2016
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #109 of 113 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

What it does

  • []It lets you wear any vanilla shield on your back.

    []It lets you store away any of your mod shields (non-vanilla). So you will not always hold a shield in your hands when your weapons are sheath and you will see a shield only when you draw your weapon.

    []It supports ShieldOnBack meshes made for Dual Sheath Redux or prior AUSB versions. With the corresponding ShieldOnBack meshes installed this mod lets you wear any mod shield on your back. A huge collection of Shields for AUSB you can find at Ecotone AUSB Backshield Models

    []It supports script added shield and backshields (e.g. Patch for Ennead-Shields); so you can get any shield to work with this mod.

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    More Features

    • []Differentiation between favorited and non-favorited shields

      []Only favorited shields are auto-unequipped and worn on back or stored away when weapon is sheathed

      []Shield on back (or stored away) is auto-equipped right before a weapon is drawn

      []Optional register of weapon/shield combination, so when a registered weapon is drawn the registered shield will be equipped as well

      []Torch equipping/unequipping support - no change of the game mechanism for shields

      []Auto-unequipping/equipping routine without delay or double draw or sword draw loop effect

      []Works with any skeleton and any armor (no additional slot required)

      []Support for 1 to 10 followers through dialogue menu

      []Only event triggered scripting (no polling scripts!)

      []Fully resetable for pc and followers through note in book menu

      []Patchable through formlists

      []Optional .esl-version

      To start the effect:

      0. Unequip shield

      1. Favorite shield

      2. Equip favorited shield

      To stop the effect:

      - Draw shield and unequip or

      - Unfavorite your shield or

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Auto Unequip Shield to Back for Skyrim SE is a gameplay mod that automatically equips your shield when you draw your weapon and unequips it to your back when you sheathe. With over 16,000 endorsements and 1.1 million downloads, it's a highly popular quality-of-life improvement for Skyrim SE players.

✨ Key Features

Auto-equips shield when weapon is drawn.
Auto-unequips shield and places it on your back when weapon is sheathed.
Remake of the original Auto Unequip Shields to Back for Skyrim SE.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 16,864 endorsements and 1.1M downloads.
  • Solves the immersion-breaking shield pop-in when sheathing weapons.
  • Simple, focused functionality that does exactly what it promises.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2020 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim SE patches.
  • Requires a mod manager for proper installation, which might be a hurdle for beginners.
  • No detailed documentation or troubleshooting provided by the author.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim SE players who value immersion and want a more realistic weapon handling experience. Perfect for warriors and spellswords who frequently switch between combat and exploration. Skip if you prefer a minimal UI or don't mind the default shield-on-back behavior.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
  • Check the mod's compatibility with your Skyrim SE version, especially if you're on the latest update.
  • If you use other mods that alter shield or weapon animations, test them together to avoid conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
7StarC
Version
2.2.1
Downloads
1,074,980
Endorsements
16,864
Category
Gameplay
Created
11/6/2016
Updated
2/3/2020

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