Better Bats
⚪ 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #411 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A retex for the bats that come out of caves. Now with an optional esp that makes bats able to be shot down with drops and a few bats clinging to cave walls.
Better Bats is a texture overhaul for bats in Skyrim, replacing their appearance with a new retex. It includes an optional ESP that allows bats to be shot down with loot drops and adds bats clinging to cave walls. With over 2,300 endorsements and 1.3 million downloads, it's a popular visual and gameplay tweak for Skyrim players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (2,362 endorsements, 1.3M downloads)
- Adds a fun gameplay twist with shootable bats and loot
- Simple visual upgrade that fits the game's atmosphere
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020 — may need compatibility checks with newer Skyrim versions
- Optional ESP might conflict with other mods that alter bat behavior or cave interiors
For Skyrim players who want a fresh look for bats and enjoy a bit of extra gameplay depth. If you're a completionist who likes collecting loot from creatures, the optional ESP is a nice touch. Skip if you're looking for major overhauls — this is a focused cosmetic and minor gameplay mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install the main file and then activate the optional ESP to enable shootable bats.
- Make sure to load the ESP after other mods that affect caves or creatures to avoid conflicts.
- Test the shootable bats in a cave to see if the drops are balanced for your playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- aviform
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,316,355
- Endorsements
- 2,362
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 3/20/2020
- Updated
- 3/23/2020
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