Dark Playable Skeletons SSE
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #16 of 26 Races, Classes, and Birthsigns mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Required Mods:
1 - RaceCompatibility
2011 Version -
Extra Playable Skeletons - This holds the standalone skeleton armor. It will not be hosted on DPS
Glowing Eyes Rings
Dark Playable Skeletons
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SSE Version -
Playable Draugr SSE
Dark Playable Skeletons SSE
Extra Playable Skeletons SSE - Skeleton armor and glowing eye rings will be hosted on ExPS optional files.
This is mod will allow you to play as the skeletons from the soul cairn and also the nercomancer skeletons or also known as corrupted shades that dwell under Meridia, Kilkreath Ruins.
There are 5 playable skeletons, the boneman skeleton, mistman, wrathman and the corrupted shade skeleton, each skeleton comes with their own stats and a couple of spells. If you summon A corrupted shade with either one of the skeletons, that corrupted shade will summon its own skeleton and that skeleton will summon another one then that one will also... until the last one summons a skeleton horse
The corrupted shade as a lesser power that can change into a corrupted shade priest which is completly overpowered just for fun, it comes with additional
spells and a extra summon, note make sure if you equip all your weapons and spells before changing into him.
The corrupted shades also has spells that will turn other living beings into corrupted shades if killed by said spell, allso comes with crartable armor and keeper books to summon those keepers from the soul cairn
Now you can have your own skeleton army while also being a spooky skeleton yourself.
Dark Playable Skeletons SSE lets you play as Soul Cairn skeletons or the corrupted shades from Kilkreath Ruins. A niche race mod with 142 endorsements, last updated in 2019, offering a unique undead roleplay option for Skyrim Special Edition players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Niche but dedicated following (142 endorsements)
- Lets you roleplay as a spooky skeleton, which is just fun
- Two distinct skeleton types to choose from
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019, so it might be outdated for current Skyrim SE versions
- Potential conflicts with other race mods or body replacers
- Limited to two specific skeleton types, not a full undead overhaul
For Skyrim players who want a unique undead playthrough and love the Soul Cairn aesthetic. If you're into roleplaying as a villain or just want to spook NPCs, this is for you. Skip if you want a full race overhaul with custom powers or quests.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after other race mods to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, preview the race in the character creation menu to see the skeleton model.
- Check if your body mod is compatible with skeleton races to avoid visual glitches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Abbalovesyou
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 5,788
- Endorsements
- 142
- Category
- Races, Classes, and Birthsigns
- Created
- 9/8/2019
- Updated
- 9/8/2019
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