Neutral Hjerim
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #7 of 30 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I have a bit of a problem. I like saving the main quest for last, and I don't much like the Civil War quest line in general. This would leave me with a grand total of ten seconds to use this house. And hey, I solved a serial killing for Windhelm, and the house is empty. You'd think they'd be a little grateful! So... I decided to fix my problem.
You can now buy Hjerim without having taken a side in the war at all. The only requirement is completing the quest Blood on the Ice. It does not matter who you choose as the murderer. Once someone is chosen and you are thanked, the house is buyable. The quest and the house are untouched otherwise.
You can also become Thane of Eastmarch after Blood on the Ice. You still need to do the Favor quests, as usual. It just changes the trigger to offer this to you. There is an optional version that does not include this change.
COMPATIBILITY/PERFORMANCE:
This does not touch Hjerim itself, only the one exact topic to sell the house, so it should be compatible with almost anything. It does not touch the quest Blood on the Ice, I merely used it as a convenient "favor" to unlock the option to purchase the house.
I've checked this against the Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch. It has been fixed appropriately, so it's good to go.
INSTALLATION:
It's just an ESP, so pop it in your Data folder, activate it, and go.
AceBox for the character save "Thane Skyher" on the Nexus. It's a pretty random credit, but having a save that had not even chosen sides and hadn't even started Blood on the Ice was helpful for testing.
Niire for helping figure out how to implement the Thane change.
VERSION HISTORY:
1. 00 - Release for SSE, added ESLified ESP
Neutral Hjerim is a small Skyrim mod that makes Hjerim purchasable after the Blood on the Ice quest, regardless of Civil War involvement. It's for players who want to own the house without siding with either faction. With over 1,000 endorsements and 215k downloads, it's a proven fix for a common annoyance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,014 endorsements and over 215k downloads—clearly fills a need.
- Fixes a frustrating oversight for players who want Hjerim without joining the war.
- Lightweight and straightforward—does exactly what it says, no bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mods that alter Hjerim.
- Only affects the purchase condition—if you're looking for a full house overhaul, this isn't it.
- Potential conflicts with mods that change Civil War questlines or Hjerim's ownership.
For Skyrim players who want to own Hjerim without committing to the Civil War, especially those who prefer to stay neutral or delay the war. Also great for completionists who want all houses without faction strings. Skip if you're fine with the vanilla requirement or want a full house overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you've completed the Blood on the Ice quest before trying to buy Hjerim, or the mod won't trigger.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this as a regular mod—no special load order needed.
- For Skyrim Special Edition, check if the mod has an SE version or use the 'Nexus Mods' auto-conversion tool if needed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Midnight Voyager
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 215,627
- Endorsements
- 1,014
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 10/7/2019
- Updated
- 10/7/2019
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