Better Combat
⚪ Last updated 2020Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #118 of 219 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Lite Edition
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[]Added a version that only removes Master Strike and nothing else. (Version 1. 1 & 1. 0 might be of interest if you want the other changes as well)
Version 1. 2
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(Master Strike needs perfect timing in Normal and is more of a prediction manoeuvre in Hardcore)
Version 1. 1
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[]Clinch combat have been improved & AI clinch reaction speed increased. (It should no longer be a viable strategy to cheese the enemy with clinch spam)
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]AI move priorities have been slightly altered.Version 1. 0
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[]Master Strike have been removed from both the Player and the AI.
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]Slow motion effect on Perfect Block and Dodge have been removed.[]Increased timing difficulty of Perfect Block. (Amplified in Hardcore, where timing is harsher than Hardcore Master Strike)
[]AI difficulty have been slightly increased both for solo enemies and groups. (Amplified in Hardcore, 2+ enemies will make you smash your keyboard)
Bugs
(Old versions are not included)
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[]Master Strike have been removed from both the Player and the AI.
Better Combat is a gameplay overhaul for Kingdom Come: Deliverance that rebalances combat by removing or nerfing Master Strike, increasing Perfect Block timing difficulty, and improving AI behavior. It offers a Lite Edition that only removes Master Strike. With 337 endorsements and 12,108 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more challenging and less exploitable combat experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 337 endorsements and over 12k downloads
- Multiple versions let you pick your preferred combat tweaks, from full overhaul to just removing Master Strike
- Actively addresses cheese tactics like clinch spam, making fights more honest
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020, so may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- Hardcore mode with 2+ enemies can be brutally difficult, potentially frustrating casual players
- No explicit install instructions or dependency notes, so you'll need to figure out manual installation
For Kingdom Come: Deliverance veterans who find the base combat too easy or exploitable, especially those who hate Master Strike. Also for players who want a tougher, more skill-based combat experience. Skip if you prefer the original combat feel or want a mod that's actively maintained.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Back up your original game files before installing, as the mod replaces core combat files.
- If you only want to remove Master Strike, grab the Lite Edition to avoid other difficulty changes.
- Test the mod in a low-stakes save first to get used to the new Perfect Block timing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Kingdom Come Mods
- Author
- Zeeb
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 12,108
- Endorsements
- 337
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 7/12/2020
- Updated
- 7/15/2020
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