Kids of Skyrim Reborn

⭐ ⭐ (268 endorsements) 📥 5,113 downloads 📌 v2 📅 6/19/2021
⚪ Last updated 2022

By rjinthematrix · NPC

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/21/2022 📅 Created: 6/19/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 6 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 ↗
6📦 Slayable Offspring SKSE Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 5.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #11 of 111 NPC mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Requires Slayable Offspring SKSE

Previously just a novel fix for stretching for killable children with killmoves unlocke; KoS evolved into new immersion-appropriate children in Skyrim's varied factions.

Main file includes:

Bandit, Forsworn, Warlock, Witch, Afflicted, Vampire, Nord Hunter & Skeleton children in leveled lists.

Orc and Elf children available but with new dependencies - no new mesh or texture work in this mod.

At low level the frequency averages about 1 or 2 kids in a large cave and will decrease as you level up.

There are also 2 new unique npc's with their own AI package data, 1 young Thieves Guild members and a young College of Winterhold student.

All new npcs CAN be soul-trapped, pick-pocketed and reanimated; they have petty souls, as if there were any doubt.

These kids have very little gold (only a few coins if any, except the thieves who have more), you can't take their clothes and their dead bodies are light and can be thrown around.

Bandit kids have random outfits between fur armour, hide armour and red/green/blue child clothes.

FaceGen data is NO LONGER NEEDED; no more grey faces!

Patches included:

Dark Elf, High Elf, Wood Elf and Orc Children Add-on requires RS Children and Realistic Elven Children aka Aymar and Friends

Khajit children Add-on requires KhajiitChildren aka Ma'isha

Argonian children requires My_little_hatchling

Lykaios Children Add-on requires Liam - Standalone Lykaios Child

Add-on Fish requires ccBGSSSE001-Fish.esm or AE

Snow Elf children IN PROGRESS

Works great with Equipment Flexibility Project.

Will they use new weapons that I add from mods?

You bet, as you can see the new weapons from Heavy Armory - New Weapons by PrivateEye on the screenshots.

Are you going to add a MCM menu so we can _______?

No, I am not familiar enough to work with this function.

Will there be Khajiit and Argonian children in the future?

They are already here!

Should I be enjoying killing kids so much?

Probably not, but I am in no place to judge.

Will you be making a version for vanilla children?

Compatibility edition works with vanilla however IS UNTESTED.

Will you make one for The Kids are Alright?

Compatibility edition should work here, too.

Can we expect children for Alik'r/Companions/Silver Hand/Mercenaries/Dark Brotherhood/Guards/Vigilants of Stendar/Thalmor/Stormcloaks/Imperials?

No, this mod includes specific levelled list changes to prevent such radiant NPCs including children assassins, vigilants, Cw and silver hand; I am considering allowing child radiant thieves.

Check out my other

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Kids of Skyrim Reborn adds immersive children to Skyrim's factions, including bandits, Forsworn, vampires, and more, with leveled lists and unique NPCs. Requires Slayable Offspring SKSE. Includes optional patches for race-specific children mods. Last updated December 2022, with 268 endorsements.

✨ Key Features

Adds bandit, Forsworn, warlock, witch, afflicted, vampire, Nord hunter, and skeleton children to leveled lists.
Includes 2 unique NPCs with custom AI: a young Thieves Guild member and a young College of Winterhold student.
All new NPCs can be soul-trapped, pick-pocketed, and reanimated, with petty souls.
Bandit kids have randomized outfits between fur armor, hide armor, and child clothes.
FaceGen data is no longer needed, eliminating grey face issues.
Optional add-ons for Dark Elf, High Elf, Wood Elf, Orc, Khajiit, Argonian, and Lykaios children require respective mods.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-trusted with 268 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads.
  • Adds a fresh twist to Skyrim's world by making children part of factions, which is a unique concept.
  • Comes with patches for popular race mods like RS Children and KhajiitChildren, so you can expand compatibility.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires Slayable Offspring SKSE, which may not be compatible with all setups or could be considered a heavy dependency.
  • Some add-ons require additional mods (RS Children, Aymar and Friends, etc.), which can be a hassle to install.
  • Last updated in December 2022, so it may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other mods.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want to add a darker, more immersive twist by having children appear in dangerous factions. Also for modders who enjoy expanding NPC variety with unique characters. Skip if you prefer a more traditional, family-friendly Skyrim or don't want to deal with extra dependencies.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have SKSE64 installed and the Slayable Offspring SKSE mod, as it's a hard requirement.
  • If you use race mods like RS Children, grab the corresponding patch from the add-on files to avoid grey faces or mismatched textures.
  • Test the mod in a new save or after a clean save to ensure the leveled lists work properly without conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
rjinthematrix
Version
2
Downloads
5,113
Endorsements
268
Category
NPC
Created
6/19/2021
Updated
12/21/2022

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