Better Battles
⚪ Last updated 2009⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 7 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Makes combat more challenging by modifying core values. Simple mod, so it is compatible with nearly all mods. This mod changes a few core values making all melee weapons in the game do more damage(even weapons added by mods). These changes make all weapons do more damage, for both you and the npc. This is in order to try and make combat more realistic and difficult. WARNING! this mod IS much more difficult, and is based on the theory that a person cannot take many hits from weapons in battle. your character WILL MOST LIKELY DIE very often. Any suggestions greatly welcomed, hope to add creature and magic damage support at a later date so sorry guys and gals, forgot to upload the file, it is all there now, and hopefully working the way it is supposed to.
Better Battles by Glondale tweaks core combat values to make fights more challenging. It's a simple, lightweight mod designed for broad compatibility with other mods. With 75 endorsements and 2,611 downloads, it's a niche choice for players seeking a difficulty boost without overhauling the game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Straightforward difficulty increase—no bloat, just tougher fights.
- Broad compatibility means it plays nice with your other mods.
- Lightweight and simple, perfect for players who want a quick challenge tweak.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2009—likely outdated for current game versions, may cause issues.
- No detailed documentation on exactly which values are changed, so you're flying blind.
- Small mod with modest endorsements (75), so community feedback is limited.
For veteran players who find the base combat too easy and want a no-frills difficulty bump. Also for modders who want a simple combat tweak that won't conflict with their load order. Skip if you're looking for deep combat overhauls or modern updates.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's from 2009, test it on a backup save first to ensure it doesn't break with your current game version.
- If you're using a mod manager, install manually to avoid potential conflicts with newer mods.
- Pair it with other difficulty mods for a more comprehensive challenge, but watch for overlapping changes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Glondale
- Version
- 0.5
- Downloads
- 2,611
- Endorsements
- 75
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 12/24/2009
- Updated
- 12/27/2009
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