Better Balanced Combat
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #33 of 372 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Part of May Modathon Month 2019
Voted a Mod of the Month June 2019
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Better Balanced Combat (BBC) is my attempt to modernize the dated Morrowind combat system without the use of MWSE while also fixing issues that arise when setting the hit chance to 100%. No MWSE dependency means that it also works with OpenMW and TES3MP.
Unique to this combat mod
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[]No MWSE or MGE dependency
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]All gameplay issues related to setting hit chance to 100% are addressed[]Works with ranged weapons
[]All effects of this mod are applied in a way that they are shown to the player
[]Only one single ultra lightweight script is used
[]Weapon range, damage, and focus changes
[]Also implements other popular gameplay tweaks
[]Custom installer to only install the features you want
Detailed changes
Applies to Player, NPCs and Creatures
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[]100% chance to hit
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]20pt Speed boost[]Magicka regen at 1pt per second
[]Fatigue regen at 1pt faster per second
Only applies to Player
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[]Strength boost up to 20pts based on drawn weapon and weapon skill level (1pt for every 5 skill levels) to make weapon skills useful
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]Burden 5pts for every 5 weapon skill levels with drawn weapon type to even out Strength boost carry weight buff[]Removes some annoying combat messages such as the one that appears when your enchanted weapon is out of charge
Only applies to NPCs and Creatures
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[]General 10pt Strength boost
[]Burden 50pts to even out Strength carry weight buff
Item and effect changes
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[]Anywhere the Fortify Attack or Fortify/Drain/Restore/Damage/Absorb Weapon Skill effects are used is changed to do a mild Strength effect instead
[]Anywhere the Sanctuary effect is used is changed to do a Fortify Block effect instead
[]Anywhere the Blind effect is used and is not max magnitude is changed to do a Drain Block effect instead
[]Fortify Attack, Sanctuary, and Blind effects are removed from spellmaking and enchanting
[]Skill effects are removed from spellmaking and enchanting unless you choose Advanced Mode in the installer
- Rebalances weapons and fixes range issues with a custom version of Chantox's Weapon Range Adjustments and Rebalance mod
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[]Anywhere the Fortify Attack or Fortify/Drain/Restore/Damage/Absorb Weapon Skill effects are used is changed to do a mild Strength effect instead
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[]General 10pt Strength boost
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[]Strength boost up to 20pts based on drawn weapon and weapon skill level (1pt for every 5 skill levels) to make weapon skills useful
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[]100% chance to hit
Better Balanced Combat removes the dice roll hit chance from Skyrim's combat, making attacks land based on visual accuracy unless blocked. It also tweaks related game mechanics for a more modern, skill-based feel. With 2,022 endorsements and 66,466 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking less RNG in fights.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,022 endorsements and 66k downloads — clearly fills a need.
- Makes combat feel more modern and skill-based, rewarding player aim and timing.
- Pairs well with other gameplay overhauls, so you can stack it with your favorite tweaks.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2020 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- No detailed documentation on exactly which mechanics are changed, so you might need to test to see the full impact.
- Removing hit chance could make combat too easy if you're used to the original system's unpredictability.
For Skyrim players who hate missing attacks due to RNG and want combat to feel more like an action game. If you're tired of swinging at an enemy and whiffing for no reason, this mod is for you. Skip if you prefer the traditional dice-roll mechanics or want a full combat overhaul with new animations and AI.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod changes core combat mechanics, test it in a low-stakes save to see if you like the feel before committing.
- Check if your other combat mods are compatible — some may rely on the hit chance system and could conflict.
- If you use a mod manager, install it like any other mod and load it after other gameplay overhauls to ensure it takes effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- SilentNightxxx
- Version
- 4.2
- Downloads
- 66,466
- Endorsements
- 2,022
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/1/2019
- Updated
- 8/2/2020
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