Clean Dot Crosshair with optional new Sneak Eye
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #85 of 127 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
No part of this mod may be distributed on the Bethesda modding platform.
Introducing the cleanest crosshair that Tamriel has ever seen.
Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration... Then again, maybe not.
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[]This mod replaces the vanilla crosshair with a dot.
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]Optionally, it also replaces the stealth meter / sneak eye with a more abstract and less intrusive circle.[]No other HUD elements are affected.
[]This was made from scratch using the latest gamefiles, and is therefore fully compatible with AE.
Versions
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[]Standard version with new dot crosshair and new sneak eye
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]Only updated dot crosshair version[]Sleeker version with no activatable crosshair at all (recommended for use with a mod like BTPS)
[]Patches for the standard version are also available
Installation
This mod has no requirements. Freely install or uninstall at any time, either manually, or with your favorite mod manager!
Compatibility
Anniversary Edition / Special Edition:
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[]This mod uses the latest files from AE, but it should still work with the pre-AE version of the game. Please let me know if you have any issues.
Compatible mods:
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[]True Directional Movement
[]TrueHUD
[]SmoothCam
[]Sovngarde, which is used in the preview, or other font mods
[]Better Third Person Selection - consider using no activatable crosshair version
[]...and anything else which does not replace hudmenu.swf
Patch available:
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[]Nordic UI
[]Less Intrusive HUD II
[]Dear Diary Dark Mode
[]Horizons UI
[]Ivr's Custom UI
[]SkyHUD, which is great if you also want to hide the Hidden / Detected text
Incompatible mods:
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[]Pastel SKYUI Markers - patch pending for a certain version
[]iActivate due to the way that mod is built
[]Complete Widescreen Fix
[]Other crosshair replacers
[]...anything else which does replace hudmenu.swf
FAQ
Q: What about the activatable crosshair?
A: This is internationally left alone, and probably won't be changing. Unfortunately, the existing system for the crosshair on activatables simply does not allow for a single dot, so it would have to be removed and replaced, which would mean making this less compatible with other mods. UPDATE: I have added a versio
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[]Pastel SKYUI Markers - patch pending for a certain version
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[]This mod uses the latest files from AE, but it should still work with the pre-AE version of the game. Please let me know if you have any issues.
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[]Standard version with new dot crosshair and new sneak eye
Clean Dot Crosshair with optional new Sneak Eye is a UI mod for Skyrim Special Edition and Anniversary Edition that replaces the default crosshair with a clean dot and offers an optional new sneak eye. It has 775 endorsements and 28,297 downloads, last updated in June 2022. No known incompatibilities.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 775 endorsements and over 28k downloads
- Simple, clean aesthetic that improves immersion without clutter
- Works for both Special Edition and Anniversary Edition
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022, so may not be actively maintained for future game updates
- Cosmetic only – no gameplay or UI overhaul features
- Compatibility risk with other crosshair or UI overhaul mods, despite no known issues
For Skyrim players who want a minimal, clean crosshair that doesn't break immersion. Also great for stealth archers who want a clearer sneak eye indicator. Skip if you're looking for a full UI overhaul or gameplay changes – this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install – it's a simple file drop.
- Make sure to load this mod after any UI overhaul mods to ensure the crosshair isn't overwritten.
- Test the sneak eye in third person and first person to see which you prefer – you can toggle it in the FOMOD installer.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Charmics
- Version
- 0.A
- Downloads
- 28,297
- Endorsements
- 775
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 5/16/2022
- Updated
- 6/4/2022
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