Enemy Friendly Fire
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #66 of 162 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
ENEMY FRIENDLY FIRE
Requirements
Visual C++ Redistributables 2019
Address Library for SKSE Plugins
Description
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[]This SKSE plugin allows NPCs to (accidentally) hit their comrades, and even turn on each other with enough damage. This affects everyone, from guards to bandits.[/]
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Credits
Plugin source
- []Ryan (SniffleMan) for CommonLibSSE[/]
Enemy Friendly Fire is an SKSE plugin that enables friendly fire amongst allied NPCs, adding a layer of realism and chaos to combat. With 3,434 endorsements and 354,267 downloads, it's a popular immersion mod for Skyrim players seeking more dynamic battles.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (3,434 endorsements, 354k downloads) — this mod is battle-tested
- Simple concept, big impact: turns every fight into a tactical mess where you must watch your allies' aim
- Regularly updated (January 2026) — likely compatible with current Skyrim versions
⚠️ Cons
- Friendly fire can make combat chaotic and frustrating if you rely on follower support
- May require additional compatibility patches for mods that alter NPC AI or combat behavior
For Skyrim players who want more realistic and unpredictable combat, where every arrow and spell can hit a friend. Perfect for immersion enthusiasts who enjoy the chaos of battle. Skip if you prefer controlled, predictable fights or rely heavily on followers.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SKSE installed and launch the game through SKSE's loader, not the default launcher.
- Test friendly fire in a small encounter first to see how it affects your playstyle — you might need to adjust your tactics.
- If you use combat mods, check for compatibility patches on the mod page or in the posts section.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- powerofthree
- Version
- 1.3.1
- Downloads
- 354,267
- Endorsements
- 3,434
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 5/27/2021
- Updated
- 1/6/2026
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