Aetherius - A Race Overhaul
skyrimspecialedition — Mods & Enhancements
Aetherius is a complete overhaul of Skyrim's races, rebalancing racial passives and introducing powerful new gameplay options. With 11,011 endorsements and 3.0M downloads, it's a highly popular choice for players seeking a more balanced and varied racial system.
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Races, Classes, and BirthsignsExample
Downloads: 3,027,010💡 Notes
By Simon Magus
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Check the mod's description page for any compatibility notes
Check the mod's description page for any compatibility notes with other race mods.
If you use a mod manager, install this mod and let it overwr
If you use a mod manager, install this mod and let it overwrite any conflicting race changes.
Start a new game or use a save cleaner to ensure the racial
Start a new game or use a save cleaner to ensure the racial changes apply correctly.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod conflicts
Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing without checking requirements
👍 Pros
- Huge community trust with 11,011 endorsements and 3.0M downloads.
- Freshens up racial abilities, making each race feel more distinct and viable.
- Actively maintained, last updated July 2026.
👎 Cons
- Description lacks specific details on what exactly changes for each race.
- May conflict with other mods that alter racial abilities or birthsigns.
- Requires Skyrim's base game and may need compatibility patches for other overhauls.