Don't hit me. I'm loading.
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #41 of 67 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Introduction
This mod is designed to protect you from being killed instantly upon loading into the game, it does this by protecting you for a short period of time which can be customized in the MCM menu. The plugin is flagged as an ESP Light and settings will persist through multiple playthroughs due to using MCM Helper.
Installation
First, before installing "Don't Hit Me, I'm loading!". I recommend you consider implementing these skyrim.ini tweaks, as they will drastically reduce your fade to black time post-loading screens.
Remove Loading Fade to Black at Skyrim Special Edition Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com)
After implementing those skyrim.ini tweaks, you may not find this mod to be needed. However, if you still would like to help protect your character further from taking damage upon loading into the game, or if you prefer to keep fade to black, I'd suggest using MO2 to install this mod and its requirements. If you're not sure how to install mods using MO2, I'd recommend watching the following tutorial.
Mod Organizer 2 || Mod Installation || Tutorial Tuesday - YouTube
Current Plans
-Make the mod faster by using Skyrim Platform in order to work better in script heavy load orders.
-Add an option to pause the game/freeze NPCs upon load in the MCM
-Find a better, more reliable way to track player cell changes.
FAQ:
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Q: Why don't you just not save during combat?
A: Skyrim combat is unpredictable, one moment bandits are doing noodle damage to you, the next you're getting one shot by a wolf. While you should try to avoid saving mid combat frequently, there will always be times in a playthrough you have to load in before a fight, and by the time you load in, you've been one shot by that super op wolf.
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Q: Won't this make saving mid combat into a super op timed block mod?!
A: Yes, you've discovered my secret motivation for making this mod. In all seriousness, yes, you could save before taking some super powerful attack from a boss to nullify the damage. I've done my best to balance this mod by allowing the user to download different versions best suited to their load order. I recommend picking the option that gives you just enough time to get back into the game, but not overpowered and allowing you to take free extra hits.
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Q: Wow! I can save while jumping off mountains and use this to totally nullify fall damage!
This Skyrim Special Edition mod grants temporary invulnerability after loading into the game, with a customizable duration via MCM. It's an ESP Light plugin that persists settings across playthroughs using MCM Helper. For players tired of dying instantly upon loading, especially in combat-heavy saves.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solves a real pain point—getting one-shot right after loading (149 endorsements)
- Settings stick across playthroughs thanks to MCM Helper, so you set it once and forget it
- ESP Light means it won't bloat your load order's plugin count
⚠️ Cons
- Author suggests ini tweaks might make the mod unnecessary, so it's a band-aid not a fix
- Last updated in 2021, so it might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates
- Planned features like Skyrim Platform support never materialized, so it's not as fast as it could be
For Skyrim players who save mid-combat or in dangerous areas and are tired of dying the second the loading screen ends. Also for those who want a safety net without changing gameplay balance. Skip if you're on the latest Skyrim version and worried about mod compatibility, or if you prefer to fix the root cause with ini tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use Mod Organizer 2 to install this mod and its requirements—it makes managing load order and dependencies way easier.
- Before installing, try the skyrim.ini tweaks linked in the description to reduce fade-to-black time; you might not even need this mod.
- If you're on the latest Skyrim version, check the mod's posts for any compatibility patches or user reports before adding it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Windz
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 8,634
- Endorsements
- 149
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 11/23/2021
- Updated
- 12/20/2021
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