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To disable immortality (the "Essential" tag) for all NPCs in games like or Fallout 4 , you can use specific mods or console commands. Note that killing essential NPCs can break questlines and prevent game progression. Popular Mods for Disabling Immortality These mods automate the process of making all NPCs mortal:
If you prefer not to use mods, you can toggle immortality for individual NPCs using the in-game console (press the ~ key):
: Allows killing almost all NPCs. It often requires a console command like bat Ess after installation to activate the changes.
: An SKSE plugin that makes essential NPCs killable without permanently modifying game files.
: Adds a weapon modification that, when used to shoot an NPC, removes their protected/essential status. Available on Bethesda.net . Console Commands (Manual Method)
: 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 .