Slayable Offspring SKSE
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #20 of 179 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
SLAYABLE OFFSPRING SKSE
Requirements
Visual C++ Redistributables 2019
Address Library for SKSE Plugins
Description
SKSE plugin that makes all children damageable and killable, by patching out the child checks in the game's damage/kill code.
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[]Plugin works on all child NPCs with the Child race flag. Unique child animations (and other game features that depend on IsChild) will work properly.
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]For a mod that allows children to fight and defend themselves, check out Savage Offspring SKSE
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[]Ryan (SniffleMan) for CommonLibSSE
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]Loki for help with some assembly voodoo[]ConnerRia for the mod name
[]skyrimmods discord denizens for VR testing
Slayable Offspring SKSE is a lightweight SKSE plugin that makes children killable in Skyrim without requiring any patches. With 3,853 endorsements and nearly a million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking to remove the game's child protection mechanic. Last updated in October 2022, it remains a straightforward immersion mod for those who want a darker, more realistic world.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 3,853 endorsements and nearly a million downloads show this mod is battle-tested.
- No patch hassle — just install and go, no compatibility nightmares with other mods.
- Lightweight SKSE plugin does exactly one thing and does it well.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 — might have issues with the latest Skyrim updates or newer SKSE versions.
- Not for everyone — this is a dark, controversial feature that many players will find off-putting.
- No documentation or support details provided, so troubleshooting is on you.
For Skyrim players who want to remove the game's child protection for immersion or roleplay purposes, especially those running darker or more brutal playthroughs. Skip if you're uncomfortable with the concept or if you prefer to keep the game's default safeguards.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SKSE64 installed and launch the game through the SKSE loader, otherwise the plugin won't activate.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this mod like any other and let the manager handle the file placement.
- This mod only affects children's killability — it doesn't change their AI or behavior, so don't expect any other gameplay tweaks.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- powerofthree
- Version
- 2.1.0
- Downloads
- 900,445
- Endorsements
- 3,853
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 3/11/2021
- Updated
- 10/12/2022
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