Equipment Durability System NG
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #92 of 113 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Weapons and Armor will be degraded when attacking or taking hits. Weapons and Armor will be randomly tempered, and widgets to display equipment health and what you currently have equipped. A great durability system now moved to
Equipment Durability System NG is a gameplay overhaul that adds weapon and armor degradation from combat, random tempering, and UI widgets to display equipment health and current gear. With 1,149 endorsements and 1.3M downloads, it's a popular choice for Skyrim players seeking a more survival-oriented experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 1.3M downloads and 1,149 endorsements.
- Adds meaningful risk-reward to combat—gear breaks if you're careless.
- The UI widgets keep you informed without breaking immersion.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2026—may not be compatible with future game patches.
- Random tempering can be frustrating if you're min-maxing your build.
For Skyrim players who want a survival twist and enjoy managing gear durability. If you're a completionist who likes tracking equipment status, the widgets are a nice touch. Skip if you prefer straightforward combat without extra maintenance.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a gameplay mod, make sure to load it after other combat overhauls to avoid conflicts.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily track and update the mod.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, verify the mod version matches your game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Sandman53
- Version
- 4.9
- Downloads
- 1,276,594
- Endorsements
- 1,157
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/23/2024
- Updated
- 8/16/2026
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