All Survival ModeCold (Survival Mode)
Cold (Survival Mode)
Skyrim Survival Mode
Survival Mode adds three needs. Each one climbs through stages as you go without food, warmth, or sleep; the first stage of hunger and cold is a bonus for keeping up with them. Armor warmth slows the cold, food restores hunger, and beds reset fatigue.
Hunger
Stage 0
Well Fed
Stamina regenerates 10% faster.
Stage 1
Satisfied
You are not hungry.
Stage 2
Peckish
Total Stamina is reduced. Attacks with weapons are 10% slower. You are 30% less effective with using shields and sneaking.
Stage 3
Hungry
Total Stamina is reduced. Attacks with weapons are 20% slower. You are 50% less effective with using shields and sneaking.
Stage 4
Famished
Total Stamina is reduced. Attacks with weapons are 30% slower. You are 70% less effective with using shields and sneaking.
Stage 5
Starving
Total Stamina is reduced. Attacks with weapons are 40% slower. You are 90% less effective with using shields and sneaking.
Cold
Stage 0
Warm
Picking locks and picking pockets is 10% easier. You are 10% more resistant to Frost.
Stage 1
Comfortable
You are comfortably warm.
Stage 2
Chilly
Total health is reduced. You move 10% slower. Lockpicking and pickpocketing are 30% harder.
Stage 3
Very Cold
Total health is reduced. You move 20% slower. Lockpicking and pickpocketing are 50% harder.
Stage 4
Freezing
Total health is reduced. You move 30% slower. Lockpicking and pickpocketing are 70% harder.
Stage 5
Numb
Total health is reduced. You move 40% slower. Lockpicking and pickpocketing are 90% harder.
Fatigue
Stage 0
Refreshed
You feel refreshed.
Stage 1
Drained
Total Magicka is reduced. Magicka and Stamina regenerate 25% slower. Beneficial potions are 20% less effective.
Stage 2
Tired
Total Magicka is reduced. Magicka and Stamina regenerate 50% slower. Beneficial potions are 40% less effective. You are 10% less resistant to disease.
Stage 3
Weary
Total Magicka is reduced. Magicka and Stamina regenerate 75% slower. Beneficial potions are 60% less effective. You are 20% less resistant to disease.
Stage 4
Debilitated
Total Magicka is reduced. Magicka and Stamina no longer recover. Beneficial potions are 80% less effective. You are 40% less resistant to disease.