A Champions Death

⭐ ⭐ (376 endorsements) 📥 12,626 downloads 📌 v1.4 📅 8/8/2012
⚪ Last updated 2016

By migck · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/17/2016 📅 Created: 8/8/2012
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ OBSE — Oblivion Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UOP — Unofficial Oblivion Patch Download ↗
3📦 OBSE Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #6 of 337 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

A Champion's Death

Tired of reloading due to character's death? Did you know that reloading from inside the game can cause all sorts of issues to your savegames? Want a way to avoid having to reload, or at least to have less reasons to? These were my reasons for making this mod, so I hope they have convinced you :)

Requirements: OBSE v. 20+ As of version 1. 3, this mod no longer relies on Cobl's death handling mechanism. Deaths due to the Kill command and such will not be caught by this mod, but then that means the script causing it really wanted you dead, right? There is however a little surprise if having Cobl installed...

Let's spin this You might be familiar with the mod Wrye Shivering Death, which was the major inspiration for this one in many ways. This mod works in a very similar fashion, with a twist: you needn't have completed the SI main questline for it to work. Upon 'dying', all the items you carry will be left behind in your 'corpse', and your 'soul' will be carried to a 'metaphysical hall', where you will find nothing but a portal and ominous statues, looking at you. I now provide a pair of options for where you're sent to upon death. Default is a hall of the Nine Divines, where each altar represents a Penance for you to carry. You can also enable in the ini a Daedric hall where you can find statues to the 15 Daedric Princes, for roleplaying purposes. Before abandoning the hall through the portal and reforming your body back in Mundus, you have to choose a Divine's Penance or Daedric deal, by activating the corresponding altar at the base of the statue. The Divine's Penances are strong attribute and skill drains that will last for nearly 3 and a half real-time hours. Each one is associated to the blessing the Divine's altars gives: the Penance of Talos drains your strength and combat skills, while the Penance of Zenithar will drain your luck and mercantile. In the case of the Daedric Princes, they will damage one of your attributes at random as payment for their service. These can be restored through the usual means. You can customize the amount of attribute lost and the Penance's length in the ini. After you have choosen, the statue will disappear, and in your future deaths you can't select that one again until all the others have been chosen. You can then step through the portal, which will reform your body at one of the wilderness shrines dedicated to that particular Divine, or at the Daedric prince's shrine (NOTE: the Dagon statue will select one of the other 14 shrines at random) You will then find an active quest in your journal named After The End, with a marker pointing to the place where you deceased, intended to facilitate you

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A Champions Death is a gameplay mod for Oblivion that prevents the player's death through the OnHealthDamage handler from OBSE. Upon resurrection, the player must search for their corpse to retrieve items, unless they have become a mad God. Guards are also less aggressive. With 376 endorsements and 12,626 downloads, it's a niche mod for players seeking a death penalty.

✨ Key Features

Prevents player death via the OnHealthDamage handler from OBSE.
Requires the player to search for their corpse to retrieve items after resurrecting.
Alters guard behavior, making them less hellbent on attacking the player.
Includes a special condition for players who have become a mad God.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 376 endorsements and over 12k downloads.
  • Adds a meaningful death penalty that makes survival more tense.
  • Changes guard behavior, reducing frustration from constant attacks.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2016, so may have compatibility issues with newer Oblivion versions or mods.
  • Requires OBSE, which adds an extra dependency for players not already using it.
  • The 'mad God' condition is vague and may be confusing without additional documentation.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Oblivion players who want a more punishing death system and enjoy corpse runs. Also for those who find guard aggression too harsh and want a tweak. Skip if you prefer a more forgiving experience or don't want to deal with OBSE.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure OBSE is installed and launched correctly, as the mod relies on its OnHealthDamage handler.
  • After installing, test the death mechanic in a safe area to understand the corpse retrieval system.
  • If you have other gameplay mods, check load order to ensure A Champions Death doesn't conflict.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Oblivion Mods
Author
migck
Version
1.4
Downloads
12,626
Endorsements
376
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
8/8/2012
Updated
7/17/2016

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