Skeever
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #73 of 102 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Questions and Support on Skeever Discord
Self-Read on the Skeever Website for more information and details
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MUST READ Version 1. 3 7
- You do not need to start a new game.
- Can be updated and overwritten from 1. 3. 1
- You can start Skeever Quest at level-5 or above
- Do not Press and Hold the "E" key to force Skeever to do favors for you - use the built-in dialogue instead.
- It's best not to use followers that have scenes with Skeever during his quests.
- Skeever has an option to wait for you since level-1 via ask a Personal Question.
- Skeever will not trade or be dismissed before you reach level-5 and start his quest.
- Consider looking at the changelog.
- See the Skeever YouTube channel for videos on features.
- Visit The Website for more information and troubleshooting + The Beta, somewhat tested, latest version
- Starting from the last Update on Nexus, I decided to upload only fully tested versions to Nexus while anything in between will be on the Skeever Website, if you are a true Skeever Fan, go to the Website and get the latest version, everything should work fine, but there may be new issues as it's in development.
NEW LEADING FEATURE DETAILS
- Skeever can lead while you manually play Walk or Run
-Skeever can lead while you go get a drink or eat dinner Walk or RUN
-You will have control when there is a fight, either fight or don't, if you die that's on you.
-You will be continued to be led by Skeever to the same destination after the fight
-A small bonus feature to ask Skeever to lead you to random locations
-Use the "Skeever Stop" options in your magic menu to stop the Auto-follow feature completely and resume manual mode General Overview
- Find Skeever at the Whiterun Bannered Mare staring at a wall
- 16k lines
- Can detect enemies and tell you what he is smelling
- Can lead you to over 550 locations
- Skeever Reading list on Website
- Skeever Quest coverage on Website
- 10 voice actors
- 2 new locations
- 5 new interiors
- 42 Easter Eggs
- Vampire Aware
- Covers all Daedric Artifacts extensively
- Reads and plays Riddle Books
- Grows on you, it's not love at first sight.
- 5 secret passages
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Skeever is a follower mod for Skyrim that adds a rat companion who can lead you to destinations, scout for enemies by smell, and react to your character's gender and race. It has 1,429 endorsements and was last updated in October 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,429 endorsements
- Unique companion concept—a rat that smells enemies and leads you around
- Adds immersive touches like praying in temples and reacting to your race and gender
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mods
- Description is incomplete, so you might not know all features until you try it
- Potential conflicts with other follower or animal companion mods
For Skyrim players who want a quirky, non-humanoid companion that adds a different kind of utility. If you're tired of standard followers and want a rat that can scout ahead, this is for you. Skip if you prefer humanoid followers or need a fully documented mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a follower mod, make sure to place it in your load order after any mods that alter follower systems.
- Test the mod in a new save or after a clean save to avoid conflicts with existing follower mods.
- If you use a mod manager, use its preview feature to see the rat model before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- GAD ARAD
- Version
- 1.3.7
- Downloads
- 170,684
- Endorsements
- 1,429
- Category
- Followers & Companions
- Created
- 10/5/2021
- Updated
- 10/8/2021
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