Stay Arrow Stay-S.A.S.

⭐ ⭐ (746 endorsements) 📥 17,178 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 11/23/2016
⚪ Last updated 2016

By Jostice · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/24/2016 📅 Created: 11/23/2016
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #14 of 118 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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Also Check out my other Mod!

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/5120/?
Quick Note

available on Bethesda site

Xbox https://bethesda.net/en/mods/skyrim/mod-detail/4012292

PS https://bethesda.net/en/mods/skyrim/mod-detail/4012451

Using the perk Hunter Discipline will bring your arrow loot chance to 66%.

let me know if you would want a fix to make it 100%!

This mod makes arrows stay longer in the world space and in actors.

It is a little file that edits 4 game settings:

-50 arrows stay in world space (normal 15)

-25 arrows stay in actors (not always with player(looking for fix))(normal 3)

-arrows stay for 2. 5 real time minutes (normal 10 seconds)

-You have 50% chance to loot arrows back from death bodies (normal 33% chance)

Disclaimer : the picture is made with a modified version of this mod.(500 arrows in world space and 100 in actor's and 10 min it stays on actor)

If you want a version where more arrow's stay in bodies or on the ground and such just ask.

I'm not an expert mod maker so if there are problems with this mod I'm sorry!

I'm sure it works in a neat and clean way and causes no damage to you save games.

But like I sad, I AM NOT AN EXPERT.

Feel free to comment!

Installation

Use your favourite mod manager to enable the mod.

You can also extract the . ESP file from the . RAR file if you like and put in manually in your data folder.

Don't forget to enable the mod in your load order!

Before uninstal fire 50 arrows and then pick them up to remove all arrows from you save game.

Then just uninstal with your mod manager or

Delete the stayarrowstay. ESP from the data folder in skyrim special edition.

Can't say it won't give you any trouble but I tryed it a couple of times and there where no problems for me.

If you do get into trouble please contact me and will try my best to help!

It only edits 4 game settings to get the result I wanted.

So it should work with any other mod!

This mod works Amazing with:

www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/5120/?

www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecia

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Stay Arrow Stay-S.A.S. is a lightweight gameplay mod for Skyrim Special Edition that increases the number of arrows that remain in the world and on actors after being fired. It keeps 50 arrows in the world space and 25 arrows in actors for 2.5 minutes, and is designed to be compatible with other mods and easy to edit with SSEEdit.

✨ Key Features

Keeps 50 arrows in the world space after firing.
Keeps 25 arrows in actors for 2.5 minutes.
Designed to be totally compatible with any other mod.
Easy to edit with SSEEdit for personal tweaks.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 746 endorsements and over 17k downloads.
  • Simple tweak that makes archery feel more realistic without overhauling combat.
  • Explicitly compatible with other mods, so you can drop it into a heavy load order.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2016, so it might not be tested with the latest Skyrim SE patches.
  • Only affects arrow persistence, not other aspects of archery gameplay.
  • Potential conflicts with mods that alter arrow behavior or use scripts to clean up arrows.
🎯 Is This For You?
For archery-focused players who want arrows to stick around longer for retrieval or immersion. Also for modders who want a simple base to tweak arrow persistence. Skip if you're looking for a full archery overhaul or don't care about arrow cleanup.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod easily.
  • If you're on Skyrim SE, make sure you have the latest version of SSEEdit before editing the mod to your liking.
  • Test arrow persistence in a low-stakes area first to see if the 2.5-minute timer feels right for your playstyle.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Jostice
Version
1.0
Downloads
17,178
Endorsements
746
Category
Gameplay
Created
11/23/2016
Updated
11/24/2016

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