Loot and Degradation SE
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 166 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
LOOT AND DEGRADATION
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DISCLAIMER
I am not the original author of this mod. This mod is the work of the super cool isoku and I have obtained written permission from the OG author to use, port, maintain, modify and develop this mod for Skyrim Special Edition. Even then, if the OG author finds this mod in violation of their terms, they have the right to BURN IT DOWN!
MOD OVERVIEW
NPCs now have access to tempered/enchanted items that were previously only
available to you. Tempered items no longer retain their tempered state
forever. All features can be adjusted using SkyUI's MCM.
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Loot:
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[]NPCs can now be found equipped with tempered/enchanted weapons and armor
from any mod as long as they have been added to the leveled lists.[
]Temper and enchantment chance/quality increases with NPC level. For a level 1NPC, enchanted items will be very rare and untempered items will be most
common followed by "Fine", "Superior", "Exquisite", "Flawless", "Epic"
then "Legendary".[]NPCs will now also automatically obtain the loot of their dead targets if they are killed
within melee range. NPCs will sometimes loot dead allies but will only
loot items that may help them immediately.
Degradation:
[]Tempered weapons and armor will now eventually degrade back to their original,
untempered states upon use/hit. Continuously blocking with a weapon,
using power attacks or bashing with a bow will significantly increase
the rate at which the weapon degrades.[]If a hit is blocked with a shield, your armor will be protected from
degradation for that hit and instead, your shield may degrade. Getting
hit by power attacks can significantly degrade armor.[]The rate of degradation scales with material type. From least durable to
most durable: Cloth, Wood, Fur, Leather, Iron, Steel, Elven, Bonemold,
Loot and Degradation SE brings isoku's popular immersion mod to Skyrim Special Edition, allowing NPCs to use tempered and enchanted items and making tempered gear degrade over time. With 3,651 endorsements and 247,443 downloads, it's a well-established mod for players seeking more realistic loot and equipment durability.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust — 3,651 endorsements and 247k downloads show this mod is battle-tested.
- Adds a fresh layer of immersion by making NPC gear more varied and realistic.
- Tempering degradation encourages you to think twice about hoarding overpowered gear.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim SE patches or other mods.
- The degradation mechanic might annoy players who prefer permanent upgrades.
For Skyrim SE players who want a more living world where NPCs can wield the same gear as you and where tempering isn't permanent. Skip it if you prefer straightforward loot systems without durability concerns.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check the mod's compatibility with other gameplay overhauls you use, as it touches item tempering and NPC inventories.
- If you're on Skyrim SE, make sure your game is updated to a version compatible with mods from 2018.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- isoku - XONextGenXO
- Version
- 1.32
- Downloads
- 247,443
- Endorsements
- 3,651
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 12/9/2018
- Updated
- 12/16/2018
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