Civil War Deserters
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #79 of 81 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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This mod adds a new enemy type to Skyrim: the Deserter. They are currently only found in three locations and sport two variants of the new "Deserter Armor".
Please note that if you have been to these locations previously in your current game you will need to wait 30 days for enemies to reset before the Deserters will appear.
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[]Adds a new enemy type: the Deserter.[/]
[]Adds Imperial Deserters to Fort Hraggstad.[/]
[]Adds Imperial and Stormcloak Deserters to Helgen.[/]
[]Adds Stormcloak Deserters to Traitor's Post.[/]
[]Adds two new Deserter Armor sets to the game.[/]
[]Adds a familiar face to the Helgen dungeon.[/]
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Civil War Deserters adds a new enemy type to Skyrim, the Deserter, found in specific locations. With over 1,100 endorsements and 149k downloads, it's a popular NPC mod that enhances world variety. For players seeking new combat encounters without overhauling the game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,131 endorsements and nearly 150k downloads.
- Simple concept that fits Skyrim's civil war theme.
- Lightweight addition—no major overhauls, just new enemies to fight.
⚠️ Cons
- No details on how many locations or how many variants exist.
- Potential compatibility issues with mods that alter spawns or civil war quests.
- Last updated in February 2025—might not be actively maintained.
For Skyrim players who want more enemy variety without a full overhaul. If you're tired of the same bandits and want a lore-friendly addition, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for quests or story content—this is purely about combat encounters.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 for easy installation and removal.
- Check your load order—place this mod after other mods that edit leveled lists to ensure deserters spawn.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, make sure you download the correct version for your game.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Tate Taylor
- Version
- 2.0.3
- Downloads
- 149,655
- Endorsements
- 1,131
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 1/19/2021
- Updated
- 2/15/2025
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