Detailed NPCs - Chain and Shackles for NPCs (SPID)
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #33 of 166 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
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[]Mod uses Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) to distribute chains and shackles from Zaria's Restraints SE to NPCs
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]Chain and shackles uses body slot 37[]File standalone
[]File ESL-flagged
[]No records edited
[]Player character not impacted
[]_DISTR.ini designed for maximum configurability
Requirements
- []Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID)
Highly Recommended
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[]Detailed NPCs - Chain and Shackles - Improvements
My mod utilizes a small script that runs once (at game initialization) to distribute and equip chains and shackles to NPCs. Mod is currently configured to distribute and equip chains and shackles to:
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[]Lokir and Roggvir
[]Watchman
[]Northwatch Prisoners
[]Cidhna Mine Prisoners
[]Prisoners in the Riften Jail and the Castle Dour Dungeon
[]Fellglow Prisoners
BONUS: Mods that add prisoners will also receive chains and shackles. See Bigger Raven Rock Jail and Populated Skyrim Prisons Cells
Mod can be re-configured to distribute the chain and shackles to any NPC and / or any group of NPCs that you wish (e.g., ActorTypeNPC)! Edit the _DISTR.ini that comes with this mod, and add (or delete) any Form ID that you wish.
October 1, 2022. I have uploaded an optional mod that replaces that default textures with TB's Better Chains for SMIM. No change to main mod. Optional mod needs/requires TB's Better Chains for SMIM.
Compatibility
Highly compatible with most setups, and with most other mods.
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[]Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) does not edit levelled lists, and does not modify or generate new records.
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]Body slots, however, are not compatible. Choose wisely, or edit the body slot. I will not alter body slots.[]Clipping will likely occur depending on setup. I will not resolve clipping issues.
Installation and Uninstallation
Use the mod manager of your choice to install. Or manually. To uninstall, remove with mod manager. My understanding is that SPID will not impact save games in any way. Safe to uninstall at anytime.
Configuration
Huge number of configuration options available in the _DISTR.ini. Some knowledge of Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) is useful to achieve desired results.
Caveats, Recommendations, and Extensions
[]Fully standalone. The very generous permissions from magnemoe and xilamonstrr made this mod possible. Be sure to thank magnemoe and xilamonstrr and endorse Zaria's R
This mod equips chains and shackles to NPCs in Skyrim, offering extensive configuration to include or exclude any NPC. With 613 endorsements and 224,446 downloads, it's a popular immersion enhancer for players seeking darker, more detailed world-building. Last updated in December 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 613 endorsements and over 224k downloads
- Configurable to fit your playthrough—pick who gets shackled
- Simple immersion boost for darker, more detailed scenes
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022—may need testing with newer Skyrim versions
- Requires SPID (Spell Perk Item Distributor) as a dependency, which isn't mentioned in the description
- No screenshots or detailed instructions provided, so setup might be trial-and-error
For Skyrim players who want to add a gritty, immersive touch to their game by giving NPCs chains and shackles. Perfect for roleplayers and modders who enjoy tweaking NPC appearances. Skip if you prefer a clean, high-fantasy aesthetic or don't want to fiddle with SPID configs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SPID installed and up-to-date, as this mod relies on it to distribute items.
- Use the config file to exclude essential NPCs like followers or quest-givers to avoid breaking scenes.
- Test in a new save or after a clean save to ensure the chains appear correctly without conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- BecomingNplus1
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 224,446
- Endorsements
- 613
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 2/19/2022
- Updated
- 12/11/2022
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