: Allows killing almost all NPCs. It often requires a console command like bat Ess after installation to activate the changes.

: Adds a weapon modification that, when used to shoot an NPC, removes their protected/essential status. Available on Bethesda.net . Console Commands (Manual Method)

: An SKSE plugin that makes essential NPCs killable without permanently modifying game files.

: A simple mod that removes the "Essential" tag from all NPCs, allowing you to kill anyone, including quest-critical characters. It is available on Nexus Mods .

If you prefer not to use mods, you can toggle immortality for individual NPCs using the in-game console (press the ~ key):