Melee Reach Fixed
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 96 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I've always refrained from playing as a melee character in Fallout as I always found it impossibly unpredictable. Lead pipes could hit enemies from 5 feet away while the two-handed baseball bat (more than twice the length of the pipe) could barely hit something right in front of me. A quick look into the GECK showed that for some reason the reach of the lead pipe was nearly double that of the baseball bat. This mod fixes the reach of all melee and unarmed weapons (as well as all unique variants) so that their reach corresponds with their actual size. Two-handed weapons now have a larger reach than 1-handed weapons, as would logically make sense. Shorter 1-handers (such as the light pipe and all knives) have a shorter reach than longer 1-handed weapons (such as the machete and police baton). For reference, here are the weapon reaches and their corresponding weapons.
Weapon Reaches 0. 4- Straight Razor, Switchblade 0. 5- Knife, Combat Knife, Cleaver, Lead Pipe, Unarmed Weapons 0. 6- Hatchet, Ripper, Tire Iron 0. 75- Machete, Police Baton, Rolling Pin, Chainsaw 1. 0- Cattle Prod, Dress Cane, Shishkebab, Super Sledge 1. 2- Baseball Bat, Nail Board, 9 Iron, Fireaxe, Pool Cue, Rebar Club, Thermic Lance 1. 3- Bumber Sword
This mod should not have any bugs, but if you come across one please report it.
This mod will probably not be compatible with mods that edit the weapons above, but if you ask nicely I may be willing to make a patch.
NOTICE If you are using DUST (http://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/57927/?), you do not need this mod, as these changes are already included in that mod.
Melee Reach Fixed is a bug fix mod for Skyrim that addresses the unbalanced weapon reach values in the vanilla game. It adjusts melee weapon reach to be more balanced, making combat feel fairer. With 1,960 endorsements and 59,736 downloads, it's a popular fix for players who want improved melee combat.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (1,960 endorsements) — clearly a fix many players wanted.
- High download count (59,736) shows it's widely used.
- Directly addresses a core combat imbalance — no more phantom hits from across the room.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 — may be outdated for the latest Skyrim version.
- Only affects melee reach — if you're looking for broader combat overhauls, this won't cover it.
For Skyrim players who are tired of enemies hitting you from absurd distances and want a more balanced melee experience. If you're a purist who wants to fix a specific vanilla flaw without overhauling the whole combat system, this is for you. Skip if you want comprehensive combat changes or play a ranged/magic-focused character.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a simple bug fix, you can install it manually by dropping the files into your Data folder, but using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 makes it easier to uninstall if needed.
- Check if you have other mods that alter weapon reach — they might conflict, so load order matters. Put this mod after those to ensure its changes take effect.
- If you're playing Skyrim Special Edition, make sure the mod is compatible with your version; the 2018 update date suggests it might be for the original Skyrim.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- naugrim04
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 59,736
- Endorsements
- 1,960
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 12/27/2014
- Updated
- 5/6/2018
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