Footprints
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 108 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Adds footprints to the player, NPCs, and creatures. With particle FX! Currently for snow and ash. Custom footprints hook for third-party mods w/ custom races. Heavily optimized since v1. 00.
Footprints is a highly popular visual mod that adds dynamic footprints to the player, NPCs, and creatures, complete with particle effects, currently supporting snow and ash environments. It includes a custom footprints hook for third-party mods with custom races and has been heavily optimized since v1.00, making it a must-have for immersion-focused players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community approval with 84,297 endorsements
- 8 million downloads — this is one of the most used visual mods out there
- Performance-focused optimization means you won't tank your FPS
⚠️ Cons
- Only works on snow and ash — no mud, sand, or grass footprints yet
- Last updated in 2021 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- Custom race support requires third-party mods to implement the hook
For immersion lovers who want to see their character's trail in snowy or ashy environments. Perfect for players who enjoy role-playing and want that extra touch of realism. Skip if you play in mostly non-snowy regions or want footprints on all terrain types.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're playing Skyrim Special Edition, make sure to grab the SE version of this mod — the original is for classic Skyrim.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check your load order — place Footprints after any mods that alter NPC or creature skeletons to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- hexabit
- Version
- 1.6.1
- Downloads
- 7,960,866
- Endorsements
- 84,297
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 11/11/2016
- Updated
- 2/16/2021
🔗 Required By 7 Mods
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