Imperious - Races of Skyrim

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (56,354 endorsements) 📥 2.7M downloads 📌 v7.28.0 📅 10/29/2016
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Enai Siaion · Races, Classes, and Birthsigns

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 9/17/2021 📅 Created: 10/29/2016
⚠️ Install Order · 5 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 ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #2 of 6 Races, Classes, and Birthsigns mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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Skyrim Legendary Edition version available here

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Imperious - Races of Skyrim

❱❱❱ Features

  • []Each race gets 3 new passive abilities and 1 new power that is unlocked through a quest.[/]

    []NPCs have access to most of the same racial abilities and powers.[/]

    []Configuration options available in the Imperious MCM if SkyUI is installed (SkyUI not required to use Imperious).[/]

    ❱❱❱ Racial bonuses

    Altmer

    Magicka: 115

    Stamina: 95

    Health regeneration: 0. 5%

    Magicka regeneration: 3. 75%

    Stamina regeneration: 4. 5%

    Carry weight: 250

    • []Elven Supremacy: Attaining level 100 in a skill increases the effectiveness of that skill by 10%.[/]

      []Gold and Glass: Magicka and Stamina regenerate up to 100% faster below half. As regeneration increases, armor decreases by up to 100 points and magic resistance by up to 50%.[/]

      []Shimmering Threads: Weapons and armor are 15% weaker, but enchantments on them are 15% stronger.[/]

      Quest reward - Pluck 40 wings off butterflies to unlock...

      • []Contingency: At will - Stores your equipped spells into a magical matrix and casts them for free whenever a chosen condition is met.[/]

        Argonian

        Health: 100

        Magicka: 95

        Stamina: 105

        Health regeneration: 0. 5%

        Magicka regeneration: 3. 0%

        Stamina regeneration: 5. 0%

        Carry weight: 325

        []Amphibious: After swimming, you sneak 100% better for 60 seconds and move 15% faster for 180 seconds.[/]

        []Histborn: When you fall below 20% Health, Magicka or Stamina, you regenerate half of the difference per second.[/]

        [*]Marsh Dweller: You can swim [color=#88

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Imperious overhauls Skyrim's races, granting each race 3 new racial abilities and a quest to unlock a unique racial power. NPCs can also use these abilities, making the world more dynamic. With 56,354 endorsements and 2.7M downloads, it's a highly popular race overhaul by Enai Siaion.

✨ Key Features

Overhauls racial abilities, powers, and stats for all playable races.
Adds 3 new racial abilities to each race.
Includes a quest for each race to unlock its unique racial power.
NPCs can use the new racial abilities, affecting gameplay.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 56,354 endorsements and 2.7M downloads.
  • Adds meaningful racial variety that changes how you play.
  • NPCs using racial powers makes encounters more interesting.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021 — may need patches for the latest Skyrim version.
  • Requires a new save for best results, so plan accordingly.
  • Overhauls racial mechanics, which might conflict with other race mods.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want each race to feel truly distinct and impactful. Perfect for roleplayers and those who enjoy build variety. Skip if you prefer vanilla balance or don't want to manage extra quests.
📦 Install:Easy· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to avoid overwrite issues.
  • Start a new game or use a save cleaner to avoid script残留 problems.
  • Check the mod's compatibility patches if you use other race or perk overhauls.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Enai Siaion
Version
7.28.0
Downloads
2,743,047
Endorsements
56,354
Category
Races, Classes, and Birthsigns
Created
10/29/2016
Updated
9/17/2021

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