ShowRaceMenu Alternative

skyrim — Mods & Enhancements

ShowRaceMenu Alternative is a bug fix mod for Skyrim that lets you change your character's race, including custom races, without losing your skills or perks. With 29,333 endorsements and over 636,000 downloads, it's a highly popular tool for players who want to respec their character's appearance and race mid-game. Last updated in 2014, it remains a staple for many modded playthroughs.

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Syntax

Bug Fixes

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Downloads: 636,226 | Endorsements: 29,333

💡 Notes

By Seb263 | v3.0.0 | 29,333 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Make sure to save your game before using the race change men

Make sure to save your game before using the race change menu, just in case.

If you use a mod manager, install this mod through it to kee

If you use a mod manager, install this mod through it to keep your load order clean.

Check if your custom race mods are compatible with this—most

Check if your custom race mods are compatible with this—most are, but it's worth a quick search.

🔧 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: 29,333 endorsements and over 636k downloads—this is a proven mod.
Solves a real problem: race changes normally wipe your perks, but this keeps them intact.
Works with custom races, so it's flexible for modded setups.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2014—might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
No install instructions or dependencies listed, so you're on your own for setup.
As a bug fix, it doesn't add new content—just fixes a specific issue.

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