Watch Your Step
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #96 of 143 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds a new type of trap, snare rope trap, to several dungeons in Skyrim. Both players and NPCs can be trapped by this trap. This mod also adds qte event when trapped by this trap to free yourself from the rope. So watch your step while exploring dungeons!
Installation:
1. Install Traps NTR mod and all of the requirements, make sure to choose TNTR New Mechanism: New Baka Traps in the fomod
2. Install this mod
FAQ:
Q: ESPFE?
Q: I don't like the placement, can you change it?
A: Feel free to make a patch
Q: Other similar new trap mod?
A: Check these mods: O S. H. I. T, Boulder in Skyrim, Deadly Bear Trap Base Object Swapper
Credits:
Bakafactory for Traps NTR mod
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Watch Your Step adds snare rope traps to several Skyrim dungeons for increased immersion. With 526 endorsements and 40,668 downloads, it's a popular lightweight gameplay addition for players seeking more environmental hazards.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 526 endorsements and over 40k downloads
- Lightweight and focused—just adds traps, no bloat
- Fits the immersion-focused playstyle without overhauling the game
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects 'several' dungeons—may not cover all locations you'd expect
- No compatibility notes, so it might conflict with dungeon overhaul mods
- No updates since November 2024—could be abandoned
For Skyrim players who want more environmental danger and immersion without a full gameplay overhaul. If you're a completionist who knows the dungeons by heart, this adds a fresh twist. Skip if you prefer combat-focused mods or avoid trap-based gameplay.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this mod and let it sort your load order automatically.
- Be extra cautious when exploring dungeons—the new traps can catch you off guard, so listen for audio cues and watch the ground.
- If you have other dungeon mods that alter the same cells, consider placing Watch Your Step lower in your load order to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- kuroishitam
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 40,668
- Endorsements
- 526
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 10/6/2024
- Updated
- 11/8/2024
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