Simple Dodges - Sidestep Dodges and Dodge Rolls
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #71 of 73 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Simple Dodges
A script-free 4-way dodging solution.
Completely customizable - enable/disable whatever features suit you.
Melees
Pressing block and a direction performs a dodge.
By default, it is a quick dodge, but you can change it to rolls if you want.
Firearms
Press bash and a direction to dodge.
You can toggle a while-aiming version.
Script-free, probably conflict-free, lightweight, etc.
Gamepad-compatible.
3rd-person only.
Configurable v2 Settings:
Console Commands
Firearms
set daim to 0/1
0: while aiming or not (default)
1: only when aiming
set dodgeforward to 0/1/2
set dodgeback to 0/1
set dodgeright to 0/1/2
set dodgeleft to 0/1/2
0: disable direction
1: enabled (default)
2: sidestep (left/right) slide (forward - not recommended; reportedly causes issues in melee mode)
set dhf to 0/1
0: no single-click dodge (default)
1: swap hipfire with directional dodge
- []Permits sprint-dodging/swift weapon-draw-dodge.
- Prevents firing during the dodge.
set dmelee to 0/1/2
0: disable melee dodges
1: enable melee dodges (default)
2: enable melee dodges (roll)
Forward dodge roll is a slide if dodgeforward is set to 2
set dbm to 0/1
0: can block while moving (default)
1: dodge by blocking while moving[/spoi
Simple Dodges adds sidestep dodges and dodge rolls to Skyrim, letting players evade attacks with a quick movement. It's a lightweight animation mod with 1,173 endorsements and 149,656 downloads, last updated in January 2024. Ideal for players who want more dynamic combat without overhauling the game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,173 endorsements and 149k downloads—clearly a go-to for dodge mechanics.
- Simple and lightweight, so it won't bloat your load order or tank performance.
- Recent update (Jan 2024) means it's likely compatible with current Skyrim versions.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed description—you'll have to figure out exact keybinds and compatibility on your own.
- May require a mod manager for proper installation, but no instructions are provided.
- Potential conflicts with other animation mods or combat overhauls, but not documented.
For Skyrim players who want to add a dodge roll or sidestep to their combat without installing a full combat overhaul. Perfect for melee-focused builds or anyone tired of tanking hits. Skip if you prefer magic-heavy gameplay or don't want to fiddle with animation mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check the mod's posts or comments for any known keybind conflicts—since the description is sparse, the community is your best resource.
- Test the dodge in a low-stakes area first to get a feel for the timing and invincibility frames.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- i3ncore
- Version
- v2.1b
- Downloads
- 149,656
- Endorsements
- 1,173
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 4/19/2023
- Updated
- 1/10/2024
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