Humanoid Tag Scratch Fix

baldursgate3 — Mods & Enhancements

This small utility mod fixes a bug where custom races lacking the Humanoid tag cannot pet dogs in Skyrim. It's a targeted fix for players using custom race mods, with 1,569 endorsements and 298,307 downloads, indicating broad community support. Last updated March 2024.

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Downloads: 298,307

💡 Notes

By labotor

🎯 Tips & Tricks

If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just downl

If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install — it will handle the plugin order automatically.

Make sure your custom race mod is loaded before this fix so

Make sure your custom race mod is loaded before this fix so the patch applies correctly.

Test by approaching a dog in-game with your custom race char

Test by approaching a dog in-game with your custom race character — if the prompt appears, it's working.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod conflicts

Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing without checking requirements

👍 Pros

Huge community trust (1,569 endorsements, 298k downloads) — this fix clearly works for a lot of people
Solves a specific, annoying bug for custom race players
Simple and focused — no bloat, just the fix

👎 Cons

Only relevant if you use custom races without the Humanoid tag — vanilla players won't notice anything
No documentation on which custom races are affected or how the fix works
Last updated March 2024 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version if updates changed the petting mechanic

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