Orc Overhaul SE - Orc body morphs height and Berserker strength
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 21 Races, Classes, and Birthsigns mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
(Direct port from Oldrim with Form change to 44 for SE.)
A mod to make Orcs as intimidating and challenging as they're cracked up to be.
In previous games orcs were tough, with the highest endurance, high strength, and a natural magic resistance. In Skyrim, playing or fighting orcs is no different than any other race.(They have no racial passive at all actually.)
Along with that they've had their height reduced from previous games.
So I made this mod, to make Orcs equal to their oblivion counterparts by boosting their endurance and strength(Carry Weight +50, Unarmed damage from 4-10, and health +50), alongside adding a racial passive called "Berserker Strength".(Which makes orcs tougher, stronger, and with a 10% magic resistance.)
On top of that I've scaled them up and given them unique body morphs(That work with all armors and body types) that make them look bigger and stronger.
Mod comes in 3 versions:
Subtle: Closer to Oblivion, height is around 6'5" with a stronger build
Standard: True Orcs, as they are in most fantasy settings. Height of around 6'7" and with a large muscular build
Extreme: For those who are fans of giant massively muscled orcs as seen in things like "Of Orcs and Men" or "Warhammer"(And "Warcraft" for that matter), these orcs stand around 6'9" and are as burly as I could get them.
If you don't like the racial it's extremely easy to remove in tesedit(Simply right click and select remove on the "berserker strength" lesser power in both the orc and the orc vampire races, after loading the file in tesedit.)
Orc Overhaul SE is a compact mod that gives orcs body morphs, height adjustments, and a Berserker Strength racial ability. It's for Skyrim Special Edition players who want orcs to feel more imposing and physically distinct. With 1,834 endorsements and 69,060 downloads, it's a community favorite.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,834 endorsements and 69,060 downloads.
- Simple, focused tweak that enhances orc identity without overhauling everything.
- Lightweight and likely compatible with most setups since it's a standalone racial tweak.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches or other mods that alter races.
- Only affects orcs, so if you play other races, this mod does nothing for you.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that modify racial abilities or body morphs.
For Skyrim SE players who want orcs to feel more physically imposing and distinct, especially if you play as an orc or want stronger orc enemies. Skip if you're looking for a broader racial overhaul or play non-orc characters.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod alters racial abilities, place it early in your load order to avoid conflicts with other racial mods.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting other mods' changes.
- Check if your other mods also modify orc height or body morphs to prevent unexpected results.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- OnholyServiceBound
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 69,060
- Endorsements
- 1,834
- Category
- Races, Classes, and Birthsigns
- Created
- 10/16/2018
- Updated
- 10/19/2018
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