Blocking Overhaul
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- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #23 of 54 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads
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What is Blocking Overhaul?
The main purpose of Blocking Overhaul is to change the way blocking works in Fallout 4. Previously, players could block attacks from all enemies, but this mod alters that behavior. The primary change is that attacks from certain powerful enemies, such as Deathclaws, Super Mutant Behemoths, and Mirelurk Queens, can no longer be blocked at all. These monsters are so terrifying and formidable that blocking their attacks is no longer an option.
These changes apply to the Player AND NPCs
Vanilla Blocking
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Additionally, the mod introduces different levels of damage reduction for blocking attacks from various enemies:
100% damage reduction: This level allows you/NPCs to block melee attacks from human enemies entirely, meaning you/NPCs take no damage from their blocked attacks.
75% damage reduction: Blocking melee attacks from Mirelurks will only reduce the damage you/NPCs take by 75%.
50% damage reduction: For stronger enemies like Super Mutants, you/NPCs can only block half of the damage from their attacks.
25% damage reduction: Blocking attacks from even stronger enemies like Yao Guai (the cute mutated bears) will only reduce the damage by 25%.
You/NPCs can block melee attacks from human enemies to 100%
If the enemy is a Mirelurk, it's only possible to block 75%
Stronger enemies, like Super Mutant can only be blocked to 50%
Even stronger enemies like Yao Guai can only be blocked to 25%
The most terrifying monsters like Deathclaws, Super Mutant Behemoths, or Mirelurk Queens cannot be blocked.
Overall, Blocking Overhaul aims to make the game's blocking mechanics more challenging and realistic by limiting the player's ability to block attacks from particularly formidable foes.
Vanilla Blocking
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Blocking Overhaul is a Fallout 4 mod that revamps the melee blocking system at the engine level, promising a significant change to combat. With over 2,100 endorsements and 461k downloads, it's a popular overhaul for players seeking deeper melee mechanics.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (2,124 endorsements, 461k downloads)
- Engine-level changes mean real mechanical depth, not just tweaked numbers
- Actively maintained (last updated July 2026)
⚠️ Cons
- Engine-level mods can be more prone to conflicts with other combat mods
- May require a new save or careful testing to avoid issues
For Fallout 4 players who want a more tactical melee experience and are tired of the vanilla block. If you're a melee build enthusiast or a modder looking to build on a solid foundation, this is for you. Skip if you prefer ranged combat or don't want to risk compatibility issues.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if you have other combat mods that alter blocking—they may conflict with this engine-level change.
- Test blocking in a low-stakes fight first to get a feel for the new timing and mechanics.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid overwriting files.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Zzyxzz
- Version
- 1.2.2
- Downloads
- 461,578
- Endorsements
- 2,124
- Category
- Overhauls
- Created
- 7/29/2023
- Updated
- 7/6/2026
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