Predator Vision - Night Eye and Thermal Vision Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #29 of 113 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Background:
Vampires are creatures of the night and should see in the dark as well as a human in the day. The default games nightvision is horrible in comparison. It is blurred, monocrome and frankly often makes it harder to see unless stood in extreme darkness. This mod aims to overhaul the nightvision for various 'beings' as well as add new ways for mages and alchemists to achieve something similar. It also adds predator vision, a superior way to hunt down your prey.
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What this mod does:
1. This mod changes the Vampire Sight lesser power in the following ways:
i. When you activate the power to the first step you get a clear nightvision with good contrast, vibrant colors (although still with a slight blue tint) and only a very slight blur around the very edges of you vision.
ii. When you activate the power again, it moves to Predator Vision. This allows the vampire to see/sense warm blooded creatures (similar to a thermal imaging) even sensing them through walls if close enough.
iii. Activating the power once more goes back to normal vision.
2. A new power is added: Hunters Nightvision. This power just toggles the new nightvision on and off. If the predator vision is active, it will be deactivated when this power is engaged.
3. A new power is added: Hunters Predator Vision. This power toggles the new Predator Vision on and off. If the nightvision is active when the Predator Vision is engaged, it will be re-engaged once the Predator Vision is toggled off.
4. Werewolves get the Hunters Nightvision power whilst in Human form. If a werewolf transforms into Beast form whilst Hunters Nightvision is enabled, he/she will transform with Hunters Predator Vision enabled.
5. Khajiit get the Hunters Nightvision power.
6. Alchemists can make Night Eye and Predator Vision potions.
7. Mages can cast Dark Vision and Predator Vision spells.
Requirements:
Installation:
1. If you have an earlier version installed, uninstall it first!
2. Download and Activate with your mod manager OR Download manually and extract the files into your Data folder.
3. I highly recommend making a BASH patch as this mod does add things to leveled lists.
Known Issues:
1. When using Predator Vision, anyone hit by a spell (or with a magic weapon) that has a shader effect on the target (which is all spells I t
Predator Vision overhauls night vision and adds thermal vision to Skyrim, letting you see clearly in darkness and detect enemies by body heat. With 11,600 endorsements and nearly 800,000 downloads, it's a highly popular gameplay enhancement for stealth-focused players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 11,600 endorsements and 799k downloads.
- Adds a new tactical layer to stealth—thermal vision is a game-changer for hunting.
- Author Gopher is a well-known modder, so quality is likely solid.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or other mods.
- Thermal vision might be overpowered for some players, reducing challenge.
For stealth archers and assassin players who want to dominate night missions and track enemies through walls. Also great for vampire characters who rely on night vision. Skip if you prefer a challenging stealth experience without enhanced senses.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, download with the manager to avoid manual file placement issues.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your Skyrim version (Special Edition vs. Legendary) before installing.
- Test the thermal vision in a dark dungeon to see how it interacts with lighting mods you might have.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Gopher
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 799,026
- Endorsements
- 11,600
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 11/4/2016
- Updated
- 8/20/2018
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