Ordinator perks for NPCs

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,264 endorsements) 📥 309,546 downloads 📌 v1.7.1 📅 11/4/2020
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Stormbl8 · Combat

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/14/2025 📅 Created: 11/4/2020
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 Ordinator - Perks of Skyrim Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #24 of 36 Combat mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I made this preset for personal use. After fiddling with it for quite some time, I thought maybe other users would appreciate this addon as well. :3

What it does:

(Main) Regular:

  • []Condition: There are 4 conditions for actors to check - Keywords for NPC and Undead as well as 5 classes to cover falmer and Attronach races. This should cover the majority of actors available that would benefit from perks.

    []Condition: Perks will ONLY be distributed when the actor reaches a certain skill level - just like the player does.

    []Chance: The ACTUAL chance of perks being distributed is 10/25/50/75/100 % for each perk once the above conditions are met - chooseable during installation.

    []Exclusions: I excluded many perks marked by Enai to not be distributed to NPCs, either due to balancing or functionality reasons, if you like to add those to your game install version 2, otherwise stick with V1.

    (Main) No followers:

    • []Same as the regular version with the exception that followers are excluded which is done by checking for the "Teammate" Trait.

      (Optional) Followers Only:

      • []The skill requirements stay the same as in the regular version, but only recruitable NPCs will be included as well as them having a guaranteed distribution once their skill level is met.

        Installation:

        • []Just extract the .rar file anywhere and pick ONE of the two "regular" folders (the first includes all the actors - the second excludes followers) and drop the "Ordinator_DISTR.ini" file into your data folder, like a normal plugin. (Where your Ordinator.esp is located) Optionally you may also install the "followers only" version which ONLY impacts followers.

          []Installation/uninstallation/Updating can be done at any point mid-play due to the way SPID works.

          Known Issues:

          • []Nether's Follower Framework does not show the perks, but they are there - same is true with other mod added perks. use More Informative Console instead to see all the perks!

            List of perks to be distributed and their level:

            []0/20 - Alteration Mastery - Cast Alteration spells for 35/50% less Magicka, and Alteration spells last 0. 5/1% longer per level of Alteration.

            []20 - Alteration Dual Casting - Dual casting an Alteration spell empowers it, increasing effectiveness and cost.

            []20/50/80 - Mage Armor - Protection spells like Stoneflesh are 100/150/200% stronger if not wearing armor.

            []30 - Geomancer - If wearing robes and no light or heavy armor, you take 30% less damage from attacks while charging or concentrating on a spell.

            []50/80 - Intuitive Magic

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A lightweight addon that enables Ordinator's perk tree for most NPCs in Skyrim, expanding combat variety. With 2,264 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a popular choice for players who want enemies to use the same perks as the player.

✨ Key Features

Grants Ordinator perks to most NPC actors
Compatible with Ordinator perk overhaul
Lightweight addon with minimal script overhead

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 2,264 endorsements and 309k downloads
  • Makes enemies deadlier and more varied in combat
  • Regularly updated (last update Feb 2025)

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires Ordinator to function — not standalone
  • May cause unexpected difficulty spikes for lower-level players
  • No detailed documentation on which NPCs are affected
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use Ordinator and want enemies to fight with the same perks. If you're tired of predictable bandits and draugr, this adds challenge. Skip if you don't use Ordinator or prefer a more balanced experience.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure Ordinator is installed and loaded before this mod.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to avoid overwriting Ordinator files.
  • Start a new game or wait for NPCs to respawn to see the perk changes.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Stormbl8
Version
1.7.1
Downloads
309,546
Endorsements
2,264
Category
Combat
Created
11/4/2020
Updated
2/14/2025

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