Detection Meter

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (12,158 endorsements) 📥 2.5M downloads 📌 vv1.11 📅 2/6/2022
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Maxsu and WilliamsWang · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 3/13/2024 📅 Created: 2/6/2022
⚠️ Potentially Incompatible — Recent Game Update

This mod may not work until the author updates it. Check for an update, or see the rollback guide.

⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 SKSE Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #48 of 141 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

source code

Get the v1. 6x supporting here

Introduction:

When you are sneaking in game, you may find a fact that quite annoying: You sometimes can not figure out which direction the npc that spotted you come from.

Here is a solution: Detection Meters, a UI feature that is commonly found in many action games with stealth mechanism, also always showing in Ubisoft action games. I had dreaming of such features could be into skyrim for years, now this feature finally come true.

Feature Descriptions:

After you press the sneak key to enter the crouching sneaking state, detection meters will displayed on npcs following mechanism below:

  • []Not Combat State: Npcs that has Line of sight on you or head tracking on you or already detected you would displaying a white arrow bar on the screen pointing to the direction they come from. The amount of the whiter bar filling indicates how high the detection value. When the detection value going up to 0 (It's a negative number when undetected), npc has detected you while meter will flashing.
    • []Combat State: Only enemy that fighting with you (displayed as a red dot in the compass) would displaying a red arrow bar meter, the amount of the red bar filling indicates how many percent player's stealth point is reduced by the enemy. When the stealth point going down to 0, enemy has detected you while meter will flashing.

      Watch the showcase video here:

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      This mod using a SKSE plugin to excuting it functions and DearImGui to draw it UI, as the result: Script-free, well optimized, and friendly for further modification(Not need to deal with the horrible swf file!).

      How To Install And Use:

      Requirement: 

      (1) SKSE for the correspond game version.

      (2) Address Library for SKSE Plugins.

      (3) Visual C++ Redistributables (2015/2017/2019)

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Detection Meter is an SKSE plugin that adds Ubisoft-style detection meters to Skyrim's stealth system, providing a visual indicator of enemy awareness. With 12,158 endorsements and 2.5 million downloads, it's a highly popular UI enhancement for stealth-focused players.

✨ Key Features

Adds Ubisoft-style detection meters for stealth gameplay
Requires SKSE plugin for functionality

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 12,158 endorsements and 2.5M downloads
  • Enhances stealth gameplay with clear visual feedback
  • Lightweight UI mod that doesn't overhaul core mechanics

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires SKSE, so not for console players or those avoiding script extenders
  • Last updated in March 2024 — check compatibility with your Skyrim version
🎯 Is This For You?
For stealth archers and sneaky thieves who want clearer feedback on enemy awareness. Also great for players who enjoy Ubisoft-style UI cues. Skip if you prefer vanilla stealth or don't use SKSE.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the correct SKSE version for your Skyrim build (SE/AE) before installing.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the plugin and ensure load order is correct.
  • Test the detection meter in a low-stakes area like a bandit camp to see how it behaves with your stealth perks.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Maxsu and WilliamsWang
Version
v1.11
Downloads
2,529,166
Endorsements
12,158
Category
User Interface
Created
2/6/2022
Updated
3/13/2024

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