DenockArrowToo
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #116 of 127 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
DenockArrowToo
Denock a readied arrow by pressing the ready/sheath weapon key.
VERSION: 1. 00 AUTHOR: Danny Warren EMAIL: danny@dannywarren.com GITHUB: https://github.com/dannywarren/Oblivion-DenockArrowToo NEXUS: http://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/38110/?
An expert marksman would never fire an arrow blindly in to the ground!
By default, this mod uses whatever key or mouse button you have the "ready/sheath weapon" control set to, but you can change it to use whatever control you prefer (see the CONFIGURATION section below).
This mod is similar to the existing "Denock Arrow" mod by scruggs, but has been coded from scratch to take advantage of some of the newer features available in OBSE. Thanks scruggs! I peeked at your code a bit while making this, and you already did the hard work of figuring out how to cancel an arrow.
The major differences between this mod and "Denock Arrow" are:
Uses the new OnBowAttack and OnBowRelease event handlers in OBSE, instead of tracking the arrow and bow state by looking at mouse clicks or key presses
Fixes the "denock on walk backwards" bug some people (including me) were having with "Denock Arrow"
Lets you configure which control key to use for denocking an arrow
Uses oblivion's configured control scheme, so changes made to oblivion's controls should take effect immediately
- Tracks the denock state as a global variable, so that is persists across
- saves and reloads (I have a bad habit of saving the game with an arrow
- pointed right at an enemy, whoops)
INSTALLING:
This mod requires OBSE v0020 or later. See: http://obse.silverlock.org
To install this mod, copy DenockArrowToo.esp to your oblivion data folder.
CONFIGURATION:
DenockArrowToo uses oblivion's currently defined controls to determine which key or mouse button to use when denocking an arrow.
By default, it uses whatever you have the "ready/sheath weapon" key set to.
This value is global and will persist in your save files, so you should only have to set it once if you do not like the default.
If you wish to change which control is responsible for denocking an arrow, you can do so by setting the DenockArrowKey variable in the console.
A list of available control key codes are here: http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/IsControlPressed#Control_IDs
For example, if you wanted to set denock to the "grab" key, open the console and type:
set DenockArrowKey to 28
DenockArrowToo is a small utility mod for Skyrim that lets players un-nock a readied arrow by pressing the ready/sheath weapon key or any configured key. It has 908 endorsements and 15,777 downloads, last updated in April 2011, making it a niche but popular quality-of-life tool for archery-focused players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 908 endorsements and over 15k downloads.
- Solves a real annoyance for archers who accidentally nock an arrow.
- Lightweight and configurable—bind it to whatever key feels natural.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011—may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or Special Edition.
- No detailed documentation or install instructions provided by the author.
- Only affects arrow nocking; if you're looking for broader archery overhauls, this won't do much.
For Skyrim players who use bows frequently and hate the auto-nock mechanic when drawing weapons. If you're a stealth archer or just want more control over your arrow, this is a must-have. Skip if you want gameplay overhauls—this is purely a QoL tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, check for a port or use a compatibility patch—this mod is from 2011.
- Test the key binding in a safe area first to avoid accidental arrow shots in combat.
- Consider pairing with a mod that adds more archery animations for a smoother experience.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Danny Warren
- Version
- 1.00
- Downloads
- 15,777
- Endorsements
- 908
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 4/20/2011
- Updated
- 4/20/2011
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