Book Of Shadows - Behaviour Based Stealth Additions

⭐ ⭐⭐ (4,730 endorsements) 📥 741,784 downloads 📌 v1.2.0 📅 9/30/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Monitor221hz · Stealth

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/2/2022 📅 Created: 9/30/2022
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.6% endorsement rate

📋 About This Mod

- Fully animated, identity-concealing masks with custom put on/off anims (animations custom made by slimTHEalien).

- Animated smoke bombs

- Dynamic warhorn sentry system; specially assigned NPCs can notify their allies and sound the alarm.

- Animated sneak takedowns; real time and overrides unarmed sneak right hand attack input.

- Style variations for smoke bombs and masks.

- Customizable via MCM

- Handcrafted assets and retextures by the talented willowy

- Built around behaviour; lightweight and compatible.

Fully animated and custom textured masks; functional and fashionable. Animations implemented via behaviour; can play at the same time as poses, walking, running, sneaking, etc.

  • [] Conceals your identity when worn, provided nobody sees you put it on and off;

    [] Mask bounty is kept separate to your normal bounty; getting discovered leads to both bounties being merged.

    []       Four colour variations (black, blue, brown, red).

    [] Craftable.

    Animated, visually pleasing smoke clouds. Use it as a means of escape, or to divide and conquer a cluster of targets.

    • [] Smoke clouds impede enemy vision.

      [] Causes living targets to cough (complete with animation/sfx)

      [] Slows movement by to a walk for all targets caught in the cloud.

      []       Having at least one smoke bomb in the inventory displays it on the player's waist visibly.

      []       Comes in various colours of dye for the smoke cloud; red, green, blue, orange, grey, purple, yellow, black.

      [] Base smoke bomb and all variants are craftable.

      Filtered and automatically assigned NPCs that carry warhorns around. Alerted sentries will attempt to sound their alarms, attracting attention from their allies.

      [] For wider guarded areas, sentry alarms may chain, leading to all enemies in the entire vicinity being put on high alert.

      [] Varied pitches of horn for less repetition.

      [] Sentries in the process of sounding the alarm can be interrupted by stagger or other special conditions.

      []      Slowed to a walking pace during the alarm.

      []      They will try to avoid the enemy momentarily while blowing their warhorn.

      []       Warhorns are visibly shown on sentry NPCs without the need for display mods like allGUD or simple dual sheath. The style and appearance of the warhorn depends on their affiliated faction.

      []       Pickpocketing the warhorn item from sentries will prevent them from sounding the alarm. So will killing, staggering, or choking them.

      [] Supports locations occupied by the follo

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Book Of Shadows adds behaviour-based stealth mechanics to Skyrim, including fully animated masks, smoke bombs, warhorns, and sneak takedowns. With 4,730 endorsements and 741,784 downloads, it's a popular choice for stealth-focused players seeking immersive additions.

✨ Key Features

Adds fully animated masks for stealth gameplay.
Introduces smoke bombs for tactical escapes.
Includes warhorns for distraction or signaling.
Adds sneak takedown animations for stealth kills.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 4,730 endorsements and 741k downloads.
  • Brings fresh, behaviour-based mechanics that make stealth feel more dynamic.
  • Animated masks and takedowns add visual flair to sneaking.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2022 — may need patches for newer Skyrim versions.
  • Requires a mod manager for proper installation, which might be a hurdle for beginners.
🎯 Is This For You?
For stealth-focused Skyrim players who want to expand their sneaking toolkit with new animations and gadgets. Perfect for those who enjoy immersive, behaviour-driven gameplay. Skip if you prefer traditional stealth mods without extra mechanics.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle installation and load order.
  • Check the mod's compatibility with your Skyrim version (Special Edition or Anniversary Edition) before installing.
  • Test the new sneak takedowns in a safe area to get used to the animations and keybinds.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Monitor221hz
Version
1.2.0
Downloads
741,784
Endorsements
4,730
Category
Stealth
Created
9/30/2022
Updated
10/2/2022

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