The Drunken Huntsman Inn
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #19 of 23 Locations - Vanilla mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Lets you rent the Drunken Huntsman's upstairs bed from Elrindir.
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data
A small quality-of-life mod for Skyrim that lets you rent the upstairs bed at the Drunken Huntsman from Elrindir. With 95 endorsements and over 10k downloads, it's a niche but appreciated addition for players who want a convenient sleep option in Whiterun without fast traveling.
✨ Key Features
Adds the ability to rent the upstairs bed at the Drunken Huntsman from Elrindir.
Integrates with vanilla location and NPC, no new assets required.
Lightweight mod with 95 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads.
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tiny mod that does exactly what it says – no bloat, just a simple bed rental.
- Community-tested with 95 endorsements and 10k downloads, so it's proven to work.
- Fits right into vanilla Skyrim, no new assets or scripts that could break your game.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects one bed in one inn – if you're looking for broader inn overhauls, this won't cut it.
- Last updated in 2022, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches or mods that alter the Drunken Huntsman.
- Potential conflicts with mods that change Elrindir or the Drunken Huntsman interior, so check your load order.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a convenient place to sleep in Whiterun without hauling to Bannered Mare. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who likes using inns, this is a nice touch. Skip if you want major gameplay changes – this is purely a convenience tweak.
For Skyrim players who want a convenient place to sleep in Whiterun without hauling to Bannered Mare. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who likes using inns, this is a nice touch. Skip if you want major gameplay changes – this is purely a convenience tweak.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, just drop the file into your Data folder or use a mod manager – no need for patches.
- If you use other mods that alter the Drunken Huntsman, place this mod after them in your load order to ensure the bed rental works.
- Make sure to check that Elrindir is still alive in your game – if he dies, the mod won't work.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Smolcasm
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 10,451
- Endorsements
- 95
- Category
- Locations - Vanilla
- Created
- 12/28/2020
- Updated
- 8/23/2022
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