NPCs Can Swim in Combat
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #18 of 34 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Allows any playable race NPCs and Dremora to swim during combat.
COMPATIBILITY:
This mod WILL conflict with any mods that make changes to races such as Imperious Races and Racial Body Morphs. I will be releasing patches for some of these at a later date.
NPCs Can Swim in Combat is a lightweight combat mod for Skyrim that enables playable race NPCs to swim during combat. It is ESL flagged, making it a safe and simple addition for modded playthroughs. With 405 endorsements and over 30k downloads, it's a niche but well-received tweak.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 405 endorsements and 30k downloads
- ESL flagged means it won't eat your mod slots
- Simple, focused tweak that does exactly what it says
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so may not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods
- Only affects playable race NPCs, so non-playable races like Falmer or Draugr won't swim
- Potential conflicts with other combat or AI overhauls that modify NPC swimming behavior
For Skyrim players who find it immersion-breaking when NPCs refuse to swim during combat. If you're a modder or player who wants a small, safe tweak to improve water combat, this is for you. Skip if you want broader combat changes or if you're on the latest Skyrim version without compatibility patches.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's ESL flagged, you can safely add it to your load order without worrying about the 255 plugin limit.
- Place it after other combat mods in your load order to ensure it takes effect, or use a mod manager to sort automatically.
- If you're using a mod that changes NPC AI, test in a water area to see if the swimming behavior works as intended.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Soulmancer
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 30,991
- Endorsements
- 405
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 10/17/2019
- Updated
- 11/9/2021
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