Better Hand to Hand Combat

⭐ ⭐ (980 endorsements) 📥 35,913 downloads 📌 v0.04 📅 4/20/2006
⚪ Last updated 2008

By Unknown · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/7/2008 📅 Created: 4/20/2006
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ OBSE — Oblivion Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UOP — Unofficial Oblivion Patch Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #137 of 308 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Ever wanted to be a badass hand-to-hander, but knew that Oblivion made it suck? Well fear not, for I have sorta fixed it. I simply changed what I thought needed to be changed, increased damage to scale better with strength while still not being too overpowered (I hope). I came out of the dungeon doing 6 damage with 55 str and 40 h2h, which seems a little high, but over time it should balance out. I increased the blocking absorption (same as blocking with a weapon w/o a shield) and the reach as well (same as a dagger). IMPORTANT NOTE:! I increased the disarm chance for weapon and block perks. There isn\'t a separate disarm chance for h2h vs. all weapons, so now all weapons have an increased chance to disarm (which I think they needed anyways). All the changes are noted in the ReadMe. (PS: This doesn\'t make hands enchantable. I know, it sucks, but what can ya do?) This should make hand to hand a much more viable option. If it still seems to overpowered or underpowered, or you discover new settings affecting hand to hand that aren\'t noted in the ReadMe, email me at gandalf410@yahoo.com. Enjoy! (Beta phase until I get a good amount of suggestions) UPDATE: v. 04: -Rebalanced to increases damage from skill and less from strength. Hopefully stops the problem of NPCs using H2H while still giving PCs the ability to kick ass (Thanks Gonzo!). v. 03: -Unfortunately had to lower some settings due to NPCs using h2h as weapons of choice now. That and these hand to handing NPCs were apparently destroying strong PCs. Here comes balance time! -Lowered fHandDamageSkillMult(1. 5 to 1. 4), fHandFatigueDamageBase(1. 0 to . 85), fHandFatigueDamageMult(1. 5 to 1. 3), and fHandHealthMax(21 to 17) v. 02: -Added Lite Version which no longer changes settings that affect all weapons. Done for compatibility and preferences. v. 01: -Release! woot?

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A compact gameplay mod for Oblivion that rebalances hand-to-hand combat, increasing damage to scale better with strength. With 980 endorsements and 35,913 downloads, it's a community favorite for players who want unarmed combat to feel viable without overhauling the game.

✨ Key Features

Increases hand-to-hand damage to scale better with strength
Adjusts combat balance to make unarmed builds more viable

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 980 endorsements
  • Over 35,000 downloads show it's a go-to for unarmed fans
  • Simple tweak that fixes a core annoyance without bloating the game

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2008 — may have compatibility issues with modern setups or mods
  • Author unknown, so no support or future updates
  • Only addresses damage scaling; other hand-to-hand quirks remain untouched
🎯 Is This For You?
For Oblivion players who want to punch things effectively without installing a full combat overhaul. Perfect for unarmed builds or roleplayers who want a quick fix. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive combat revamp — this is a targeted tweak.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's an older mod, check if you're using Oblivion's latest patch or any mod managers that might need a manual install.
  • If you use other combat mods, load this one after them to ensure its changes take effect.
  • Test the damage scaling early to see if it fits your playstyle — you can always adjust difficulty settings if it feels too strong.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Oblivion Mods
Author
Unknown
Version
0.04
Downloads
35,913
Endorsements
980
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
4/20/2006
Updated
1/7/2008

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