Next-Gen Decapitations

Next-Gen Decapitations aims primarily to fix all known crashes related to decapitations to date, including those caused by the use of RaceMenu overlays or specific NPC appearance overhauls (FaceGen).

That said, it also introduces new features to enhance the gameplay experience, such as NPC helmets being ejected, a customizable spinning effect when the head flies off, and many other features detailed further below.

Although dependent on SKSE, the mod is fully standalone and can be configured via an .ini file.

Here are most of the key features of Next-Gen Decapitations:

Resolves all known crashes related to decapitations, ensuring stable gameplay in every scenario.

Works seamlessly with RaceMenu overlays, supporting both player characters and NPCs.

Handles all custom facegen files flawlessly, ensuring perfect integration with NPC overhaul mods.

Eliminates glitches affecting faces, necks and hair during decapitations, restoring clean visuals.

Prevents decapitated NPCs from emitting sounds, avoiding immersion-breaking moments.

Adds configurable spin and impulse mechanics for heads and helmets, creating dynamic motion.

Ensures hair is neatly cut at the base of the neck, enhancing the realism of decapitations.

Brings back HDT/SMP physics for severed heads, letting hair move naturally post-decapitation.

Reflects real-time changes to helmets or gear taken from bodies directly on severed heads.

Makes severed heads easier to move and position, improving interaction with them.

Allows helmets to fly off with severed heads, with user-set probabilities for extra flair.

Adds blood visuals to the flying severed head, complementing the existing effect at the neck on the body.

Fully compatible with mods like Dismembering Framework and Simple Beheading (neither required) and works seamlessly with nearly all mods altering NPCs, races, or equipment.

Supports Skyrim SE, AE, and VR, ensuring functionality across all modern versions of the game.

Fully configurable through an .ini file, allowing users to adjust features like head spin mechanics, helmet ejection probabilities and more to suit their preferences.

Below is the list of parameters you can freely modify in the NextGenDecapitations.ini file.

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