Budoka ~ Asian Race

⭐ ⭐ (171 endorsements) 📥 6,794 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 1/20/2007
⚪ Last updated 2010

By Modzillaz · Races, Classes and Birthsigns

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/25/2010 📅 Created: 1/20/2007
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #48 of 94 Races, Classes and Birthsigns mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description ----------- Budoka are warriors, born and bred. They are strong, agile, tough melee fighters who seek honor in closing with the enemy and defeating him in personal combat. Battle training starts at a young age for Budoka children to foster the ability to resist fire and reflect damage and to develop the power of kiai to achieve victory. Budoka come to Tamriel from the distant island of Yamato. They are regarded with dislike and suspicion by other races, but are sought after as soldiers, bodyguards and assassins. The Budoka Race conforms to Bethesda Softwork\'s default start characteristics: 320 Base Attributes and 45 Skill Bonus. Starting Base Attributes Strength = 50 Intelligence = 30 Willpower = 30 Agility = 50 Speed = 40 Endurance = 50 Luck = 50 Personality = 20 Starting Skill Bonus Blade = 10 Block = 10 Blunt = 10 Light Armor = 10 Sneak = 5 Plug-in Features ---------------- This an attempt to create a new playable race in Oblivion with a truly Asian appearance. Oblivion\'s default Imperial body meshes and textures have been used in order to allow other player-created body mods to work successfully with the Budoka Race. This plug-in will not affect the appearance of any other race. To overcome the problem that prevents Custom Races from advancing past the beginning prison scene, an initial main quest stage has been modified to bypass the Dark Elf taunting section and go directly to the approach of the Emperor. This allows \"Budoka - Asian Race\" to work as its own Custom Race Enabler. It can also act as a race enabler for other Custom Race mods as long as it remains activated in the Data Files portion of your Oblivion Start Menu. A new \"Kiai\" Power Attack sound file is included which mixes randomly with default Power Attack sounds. The default prison costume has been replaced by a new kendo-style uwagi. Captain Renault\'s armor has been replaced with lootable, playable Blade heavy armor.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Budoka ~ Asian Race adds a new playable race to Oblivion, the Budoka, a warrior archetype focused on melee combat and honor. This mod is for players who want a new race option with a strong martial theme. It has 171 endorsements and was last updated in 2010.

✨ Key Features

Adds a new playable race called Budoka, described as strong, agile, and tough melee fighters.
Budoka are trained from a young age in battle, emphasizing personal combat and honor.
The mod is categorized under Races, Classes and Birthsigns, indicating it adds a race option to the game.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 171 endorsements, showing it has a following.
  • Adds a unique warrior-themed race for players who want a different playstyle.
  • Lightweight and simple—just a race addition, no complex systems to learn.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2010—may have compatibility issues with newer Oblivion versions or mods.
  • Only adds a race; no custom abilities or quests, so it's a minimal addition.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Oblivion players who want a new race option with a martial arts flavor, especially those who enjoy melee-focused characters. If you're looking for a race with unique powers or a deep backstory, this might be too simple. Skip if you want gameplay overhauls—this is purely a cosmetic/character creation addition.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a race mod, make sure to check the race selection screen when creating a new character to find Budoka.
  • If you're using a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash, install the mod through that to avoid manual file placement issues.
  • Because the mod is old, test it with your current load order to ensure no conflicts with other race mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Oblivion Mods
Author
Modzillaz
Version
1.0
Downloads
6,794
Endorsements
171
Category
Races, Classes and Birthsigns
Created
1/20/2007
Updated
4/25/2010

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