Scared of Shootings - NPCs react to aiming bows
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #148 of 179 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
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[]NPCs now react to your aiming your bow or crossbow at them.
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]They will complain. This is voice acted for generic vanilla voice types. Non-vanilla voice types will not say anything.[]Less confident NPCs will temporarily flee, depending on their confidence level and level.
[]Confident NPCs will draw weapons before reacting violently.
[]You will get bounty if things escalate. Happens after 10 seconds of continuous aiming.
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[]NPC must be in interaction/activation distance and facing the player.
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]Followers are excluded.[]NPCs with 2 or higher relationship rank with player are excluded.
[]NPCs that are in combat or hostile to player are excluded.
[]NPCs must detect and have line of sight to the player.
[]NPCs that are restrained by special furniture such as shackles or binds are excluded.
[]NPCs won't react when the player is in combat.
Installation/Uninstallation/Update-
- Whenever
FAQQ: Can you expand this into an Ultimate Immersive Remastered Revamped AI Overhaul Expansion with over a bajillion gorrillion roleplaying options?
Q: I don't want to get bounty for accidentally aiming my bow at NPC.
A: You won't get bounty unless you aim at an NPC continuously for 10 seconds.
Q: Conflict? Load order?
A: This mod don't got file or form conflicts with anything. So none of that matters.
This mod makes NPCs in Skyrim react realistically when you aim a bow or crossbow at them, with reactions ranging from complaints to fleeing, attacking, or reporting you to guards. It's a lightweight immersion enhancer for players who want more believable NPC behavior.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 2,575 endorsements and 1.2M downloads.
- Adds a simple but effective layer of immersion without overhauling combat.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says with no bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in December 2024—may not be compatible with future Skyrim updates or other mods that alter NPC AI.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that change NPC behavior or guard dialogue.
For Skyrim players who want more reactive and believable NPCs, especially those who enjoy immersive roleplay. If you're tired of NPCs ignoring your drawn bow, this mod is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla behavior or use heavy AI overhauls that might conflict.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily track and remove it if needed.
- Load this mod after other mods that affect NPC AI to ensure its changes take priority.
- Test in a city like Whiterun to see reactions from guards and civilians before relying on it in combat.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- wankingSkeever
- Version
- 0.4
- Downloads
- 1,184,313
- Endorsements
- 2,575
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 11/26/2023
- Updated
- 12/18/2024
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