NOFF No Offensive Friendly Fire
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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
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #45 of 46 Magic - Spells & Enchantments mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
NOFF | No Offensive Friendly Fire For those who want to use Storm Call in peace, without the fear of incinerating their allies
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Installation: To install, copy the Data folder into Skyrim's main folder, or use a mod organizer. Note: as of version 1. 4, NOFF requires SKSE to function.
About: NOFF makes your followers, Thralls, and Atronachs immune to your hostile magic. The latest version works with all hostile magic even those from other mods.
With this mod you didn't have to think about accidentally killing your allies with AOE magic - spells like Chain Lightning or Unrelenting Force can turn your allies against you if used carelessly, but with NOFF that doesn't happen as your allies are immune to such effects.
Allies are unaffected by your magic
Your magic is also non-hostile, so you aren't penalized for hitting NPCs with it. Note: killing someone with your magic will still give you a bounty though.
NOFF works with all shouts, powers, magic, scrolls and staff effects.
Spells cast by your staffs also work with NOFF
Compatibility
NOTE: As of Version 1. 4, NO compatibility patches are needed! NOFF hooks into
the game code via SKSE and prevents friendly fire for ALL magic effects
Patches for pre v1. 4 NOFF exist for the following mods:
Skyrim Arcane Accessories
Judgement Spell Pack - Download Patch
When using a patch, make sure its placed AFTER NOFF and the other mod in your load order.
FAQ: Q: What about weapons?
A: Attacks with weapons will still damage your allies - NOFF is only made for spells.
Q: Will using hostile magic still make the guards hostile towards me?
A: On-Hit hostility is removed. However, killing an N
NOFF No Offensive Friendly Fire removes friendly fire from the Dragonborn's hostile magic, ensuring allies are unaffected by your spells and abilities, and NPCs hit by them don't become hostile. A simple quality-of-life mod for Skyrim players who want to use magic freely without worrying about collateral damage.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 643 endorsements and over 18k downloads
- Solves a common annoyance for magic users
- Lightweight and focused, does exactly what it says
⚠️ Cons
- May make combat too easy if you rely on AoE spells without consequence
- Could conflict with other mods that alter spell behavior or faction relations
- No recent updates since June 2026, so compatibility with future patches is uncertain
For Skyrim players who play as mages or spellswords and are tired of accidentally nuking their followers or turning guards hostile. If you want a more forgiving magic experience without changing other gameplay mechanics, this is for you. Skip if you enjoy the challenge of managing friendly fire or use mods that overhaul combat AI.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after any mods that alter spell effects or faction relationships to ensure it takes priority.
- If you use a mod manager, you can preview the mod's file structure to confirm it's a simple plugin.
- Test with a follower in a safe area to see the effect before relying on it in combat.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- hesmick
- Version
- 1.4.2
- Downloads
- 18,296
- Endorsements
- 643
- Category
- Magic - Spells & Enchantments
- Created
- 11/24/2021
- Updated
- 6/27/2026
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