Edmond's SkyTEST - Realistic Animals and Predators - Lite mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Uploaded02 Jun 2026
Versionv1.0
1.81 MB
Total Files Sizes
1
Unique DLs
1
Total DLs
3
Total Files

SkyTEST Realistic Animals - Lite ESL

File Size1.8 MB
Game Image for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
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Immersion
Creatures

SkyTEST - Realistic Animals and Predators - Lite





Description

This mod is stand alone and does not require the original mod to work. The mod itself is only a .esp and a couple sound files so it can be installed and uninstalled at any time. This is a light weight alternative to SkyTEST and includes all of the benefits of sky test to include improved animal behavior and AI but nixes additional features like additionally placed animals, world edits, or new animals, etc. This is a highly compatible version of SkyTEST and only includes edits to vanilla animals. I have also gone through the entire bugs tab of the original SkyTEST mod and fixed all of the bugs as well to include the rag-doll CTD bug and wolf faction infighting bug +others.




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Whats Included

This is a simple mod that does a simple thing. Animals in skryim will search for water during the day, will forage for food, and will hunt. They fear fire, and predators will hunt in a pack attempting to wear their pray down. Additionally due to the faction system predators will not attack in tandem so you wont get saber cats and wolves teaming up against you. They are as likely to attack each other as they are to attack you.


As of version 3.5 the mod now is offered in ESL in addition to ESP as well.



Compatibility

As stated previously this mod is highly compatible and is based on the original most recent version of SkyTEST. That said everything the original SkyTEST is compatible with this mod is compatible with as well, and it should honestly be more compatible then the original. I have open permissions to make patches to this mod if any are required no need to ask just make sure they require this mod to work because I will be updating/supporting this mod.


Note: Because this mod is now ESL you must remove all previous SkyTEST patches that you were using and only use the patches hosted on this mod page or patches that specifically state that they are for the .ESL version of this mod.



Required Files and Installation

-Only Skyrim is Required (Any Version)

-Install on a Existing Game or a New Game Doesn't matter



Known Issues

-None





Special thanks

Special thanks to EtaYorius for giving me permission to post this mod. That's insanely cool of you man. Thank you for making the community what it is today. We really appreciate you and everything you have done.













Instructions

-Use a mod manager to install


File credits

Special thanks to EtaYorius for giving me permission to post this mod. Thats insanely cool of you man. Thank you for making the community what it is today. We really appreciate you and everything you have done.


-NOTE: Per permissions on his mod page he has fully open permissions for use of his mod as it relates to all .esp edits as long as it stays on PC only. I sought out explicit permission to own and create my own version of his mod in addition to those permissions. But that said all requests for this work to be ported for xbox or playstation users should be considered denied. We need to honor EtYours wishes.

Permissions and credits

  • Do all the assets in this mod belong to you and/or do you have permission to redistribute these assets?

    Yes

  • Do you allow others to upload fixes, compatibility patches or updates for your mods as a separate mod page?

    Yes, no need to contact me first

  • Do you allow others to upload edits to your mods as a separate mod page?

    Only if you contact me to ask permission first

  • Do you allow others to use assets in your mods in their own mod pages with credit?

    Only if you contact me to ask for permission first

  • Do you allow translations for your mod?

    Yes, no need to contact me first. Earning GGP is allowed

  • If you consented to derivative works (updates, translations, assets being in another mod), can they be made through the use of AI?

    Only if you contact me to ask permission first

SkyTEST Realistic Animals - Lite ESL

Type: Main
Date uploaded02 Jun 2026
File Size1.8 MB
Unique DLs1
Total DLs1
Versionv1.0

Latest version of SkyTEST Lite and includes a new name for the mod. Please see Change Log for Details.

SkyTEST Lite ESL - Real Wildlife Improved Patch

Type: Patch
Date uploaded02 Jun 2026
File Size1.4 KB
Unique DLs0
Total DLs0
Versionv1.0

Primary ESL version of the Main File is required. Patch between the mod Real Wildlife Improved and SkyTEST Lite.

SkyTEST Lite ESL - One With Nature Patch

Type: Patch
Date uploaded02 Jun 2026
File Size7.71 KB
Unique DLs0
Total DLs0
Versionv1.0

Primary ESL version of the Main File is required. Patch between the mod One With Nature and SkyTEST Lite.