Auto Unequip Shield to Back for Skyrim SE - Backshields SE
⚪ 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
- 👍 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
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[]It lets you wear any vanilla shield on your back.
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]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
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[]Differentiation between favorited and non-favorited shields
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]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
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[]Differentiation between favorited and non-favorited shields
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
📊 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.
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.
💡 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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