Cat Races of Skyrim
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #18 of 24 Races, Classes, and Birthsigns mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Each race is complete with textures, head shapes, claws, and cat feet. They have a variety of hair thanks to KrittaKitty and Apachii, in addition to some vanilla hair. There is also some ear jewelry that can be found on the "brows" slider. There's an optional HDT tails add-on.
Race assets are the same as the cat races in the Furry Age mod. The lions have regular and sabrelion options.
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[]The digi file gives you digitigrade feet. Go barefoot to go digitigrade, shoes are always plantigrade. Requires XPMSE.
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]NPC file turns some of the named NPCs around Skyrim into cats.(Tell me if you like this. I did this instead of creating a bunch of random camps around the landscape for the cats. This way, you get a little furriness without having to go full Furry Age. I might do this with Lykaios and the other dogs, so there are furries everywhere--but not everyone is furry. For now you can find cats in Solitude, Winterhold, Falkreath, and Morthal.)
Note the panthers don't get vampire eyes when they turn. For some reason, the panther race (but no other) was crashing when turning into vampires.
NPCs affected by the NPC addon:
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[]Safia (Tiger)
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]Endarie and Taarie (Cheetah)[]Sabine Nytte (Tiger)
[]Falion (Panther)
[]Jonna (Panther)
[]Lod (Lion)
[]Thonjolf (Snow Leopard)
[]Ranmir and Birna (Snow Leopard)
[]Zaria (Lion)
[]Eris (Tiger)
[]Xander (Tiger)
[]Dorian (Tiger)
Adds 5 playable cat races—Cheetah, Panther, Lion, Snow Leopard, and Tiger—to Skyrim. A niche cosmetic/race mod with 209 endorsements and over 10k downloads, last updated in early 2021. For players wanting feline character options.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 209 endorsements and over 10k downloads.
- Offers a variety of cat types, not just one—good for roleplay variety.
- Simple concept: pick your cat race and go.
⚠️ Cons
- No details on visual quality or customization options—could be basic reskins.
- Last updated in 2021, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or mods.
- Potential conflicts with other race mods or overhauls that alter race records.
For Skyrim players who want to play as a feline character—whether you're a Khajiit fan or just want something different. If you're into roleplaying as a predator or want a unique playthrough, this adds variety. Skip if you're looking for deep racial abilities or extensive customization—this is a straightforward race addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check the load order—place this mod after other race mods to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using Skyrim Special Edition, make sure the mod version matches your game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Bad Dog
- Version
- 2.2
- Downloads
- 10,804
- Endorsements
- 209
- Category
- Races, Classes, and Birthsigns
- Created
- 1/28/2021
- Updated
- 1/28/2021
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