Floating Healthbars

skyrim — Mods & Enhancements

Floating Healthbars is a lightweight UI mod that adds health bars above actors in combat. With over 13,000 endorsements and 310,000 downloads, it's a proven favorite for players who want better combat readability. Last updated in 2014, it remains a classic for its simplicity and effectiveness.

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Syntax

User Interface

Example

Downloads: 310,264 | Endorsements: 13,038

💡 Notes

By Expired | v1.2.0 | 13,038 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Check if the mod is compatible with your game version before

Check if the mod is compatible with your game version before installing — it's old.

If you use a mod manager, install it through that for easy r

If you use a mod manager, install it through that for easy removal.

Test in a small fight first to see if the healthbars are vis

Test in a small fight first to see if the healthbars are visible and not overlapping.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Huge community trust (13k endorsements, 310k downloads) — this is a proven mod.
Simple and effective: healthbars appear only during combat, keeping the screen clean.
Lightweight — won't impact performance.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2014 — may be incompatible with newer game versions.
No description of customization options — you get what you see.
Only shows healthbars during combat — no out-of-combat display.

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