DTS - Downsides To Shields
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #260 of 308 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
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Made upon wish by Reddit user WhomstveDis, this mod adds an agility and speed bonus or penalty depending on whether you use a shield or not.
The default value for the bonus and penalty is 10 for both, but the values can be customized in the ini or LINK menu.
Installation
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Every Mod Manager for Oblivion should be able to handle this, manual install is of course possible too.
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DTS - Downsides To Shields is a gameplay mod for Skyrim that adds agility and speed bonuses or penalties based on shield usage. It was created at the request of a Reddit user and has 51 endorsements. This mod is for players who want more realistic combat trade-offs when using shields.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Small but dedicated following (51 endorsements) — niche mods like this often get overlooked, but it's clearly doing something right
- Adds a meaningful trade-off for shield users, making combat more strategic
- Lightweight and focused — no bloat, just the core mechanic
⚠️ Cons
- Only 51 endorsements — might be under-tested or not widely known
- Last updated in February 2025 — could be out of sync with the latest Skyrim patches
For Skyrim players who want a more realistic combat experience where shields aren't strictly better. If you're a roleplayer who likes trade-offs, this is for you. Skip if you prefer straightforward buffs without downsides.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install — no extra steps needed.
- Test the speed difference with a shield equipped vs. unequipped to see if the values feel right for your playstyle.
- Check for compatibility with other combat overhaul mods that might also affect movement speed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Mixxa77
- Version
- 3.0
- Downloads
- 16,535
- Endorsements
- 51
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 6/8/2019
- Updated
- 2/9/2025
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