Unbogus Melee
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #172 of 329 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Melee weapons were majorly bogus, so I made them totally gnarly.
This mod buffs melee considerably by making all one handed weaponry use knife animations and as such attack much faster, and increases damage for all melee weapons across the board.
Yes, this means you will thrust with all one handed weapons, including your batons and wrenches, this could be considered a downside but I personally think it looks pretty good on most items(especially swords, machetes, batons and such).
Two handed weaponry remain the same speed but have been buffed to compensate for one handed weaponry being considerably faster, and medium speed weapons like fist weapons have gotten a small damage buff as well.
If you only use VATS for melee, this mod will probably make melee even more overpowered than it already is in vanilla with VATS, but for normal gameplay it will make melee more interesting for both dealing and recieving.
The individual Unbogus files are no longer really supported due to
difficulties in keeping separate mods with separate entries
up to speed, they will still work just fine but
Unbogus Fallout Overhaul
is now the main focus
Features include:
•One handed weaponry use knife animations which makes them faster
•Ripper and Buzz Blade do decent damage
•An upgraded Revolutionary Sword now does more energy damage than a Chinese Officer Sword which does more physical damage
•Pool Cue uses baseball bat animations instead of sledgehammer animations
•Combat Knife is now a higher end weapon modded with Blacksmith 2 & 3 and Switchblade takes its place as a low level item modded with Blacksmith 1
•Super Sledge exceeds the power of a regular Sledgehammer quite a lot, but with the
Unbogus Melee is a compact weapon mod for Skyrim that overhauls melee combat to make it more satisfying and 'gnarly.' With 501 endorsements and nearly 18k downloads, it's a community favorite despite its brief description. Last updated in 2017, it may require compatibility checks with current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 501 endorsements and 17,785 downloads
- Lightweight and easy to install—just drop it in and go
- Adds a fun, casual twist to melee combat without complex systems
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017—may be incompatible with the latest Skyrim version
- Potential balance issues since it's a simple overhaul without fine-tuning
For Skyrim players who want a quick, no-nonsense melee buff without diving into complex combat overhauls. Perfect for casual playthroughs where you just want to smash things harder. Skip if you're looking for deep, balanced combat mechanics—this is a simple tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the mod file in your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex for easy installation.
- Since it's an older mod, check for compatibility patches if you're using other combat mods.
- Test the changes on a low-level character to see if the damage feels right for your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Ethical Lune
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 17,785
- Endorsements
- 501
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 5/17/2017
- Updated
- 8/15/2017
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