Shroud Hearth Barrow Script Fix
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #100 of 124 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is now obsolete. Please use SCROTE instead which includes this mod and many other fixes in a single package.
Description
Towards the end of the Shroud Hearth Barrow dungeon, you will come across a trap which locks the door in front and the one you just entered from and then wakes up 4 draugr to fight you. This is done by a script that closes and then swaps the existing doors with locked versions.
The problem with this is that there is a very small chance that this script can get stuck in a loop - if one of the doors gets opened again before the locked version of the door can get swapped in. The most common way for this to happen is if the door you entered from gets shut closed on a follower and they immediately open it back up again. Chances are, you will miss when that happened and now the script is stuck in your save file.
This mod is a slight tweak to the script that prevents that from happening by closing the door again if one of them happens to get opened before the script can continue. Side effect of this - you can now play useless box with the doors if you're fast enough. If you're one of the 5 people this script is stuck for, you can either return to the dungeon and close both doors again or you can download the optional file, which will do that for you.
Download ReSaver and open your save file in it. In the left pane expand the "Active Scripts" folder and check if you see a dunShroudHearthCloseAndDisableRefs folder there. If you do and this save file was not made when you are currently being ambushed by the trap, then the script is stuck.
Installation/Uninstallation
Install with your favourite mod manager. The main file is only the tweaked script. The optional file contains an ESP-FE to put things back in order.
Should be relatively safe to uninstall. If you're uninstalling the optional file, it might be a good idea to clean your save with ReSaver.
Compatibility and load order
Not compatible with anything that changes the same script.
Compatible with everything else (hopefully).
No need to concern yourself with load order, as there is no ESP with the main file. Load order for the optional file doesn't matter. However, due to the way the game loads its files, loose file mods like this one will always take priority over mods packed into BSA regardless where they load. If a mod happens to edit the same scripts and is packed into a BSA, this mod will overwrite it and potentially cause issues. Let me know of
This bug fix addresses a vanilla issue in Shroud Hearth Barrow where a script can get stuck running in your save indefinitely. It's a lightweight, no-ESP solution for Skyrim players who want to prevent long-term save corruption. With 2,174 endorsements and 278,837 downloads, it's a proven fix for a specific annoyance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,174 endorsements and nearly 279k downloads—clearly a fix that works for many players.
- No ESP means it won't clutter your load order or conflict with other mods.
- Targets a specific, annoying bug that can permanently bloat your save—essential for long-term playthroughs.
⚠️ Cons
- Only fixes the one script issue in Shroud Hearth Barrow—if you're looking for broader bug fixes, this won't cover them.
- No detailed documentation on what the script does or how the fix works—you'll have to trust the author's word.
- Last updated in February 2023—might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version if there have been updates since then.
For Skyrim players who've encountered the stuck script bug in Shroud Hearth Barrow or want to prevent it in future playthroughs. It's a must-have for completionists who explore every dungeon and value save integrity. Skip if you're not bothered by minor script issues or don't visit that barrow often.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since there's no ESP, just place the file in your Skyrim Data folder and make sure it's enabled in your mod manager if you use one.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install it like any other mod—it will handle the file placement for you.
- This fix is safe to add mid-playthrough, but if you already have the stuck script, you may need to load a save from before visiting the barrow to fully clear it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- ferrari365
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 278,837
- Endorsements
- 2,174
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 2/12/2023
- Updated
- 2/12/2023
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