Setsuna Dummy Training Modified
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 11 Skills and Leveling mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Setsuna's Dummy and Target Training Modified V1. 2
Original Mod by Setsuna/Kyrielle: http://www.nexusmods.com/oblivion/mods/27259
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- Requirements:
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- What does this mod do?
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This mod allows you to use any training implement (chain doll, hanging wooden target, hay bail target) anywhere in the original Oblivion game or placed by any mod. This is a modified version of Kyrielle's "Setsuna Dummy Training" mod which I like much for its universal character. However there were a few things that I wanted to change and this mod is the result.
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- Modifications:
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- allows to train destruction skill
- allows to select the training target by facing it
- removed all glow effects except the initial target acquisition glow which is necessary so you know that you have successfully acquired your target
- added an ini file to allow the player to adjust the most important parameters easily
- modified skill experience calculation to use the internal Oblivion skill XP slices which could be modified by other mods
- removed training bonus for moving in front of the target. It somehow made not much sense to me that I get better with my blade if I just hop around in front of a target.
- removed different bonus calculations for different skill levels of melee skills.
- lowered the angles to the target that are required for a successful hit
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- What you can train on:
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Melee (blade, blunt, hand to hand):
- Chaindolls (the hanging dummies)
- Hanging wooden targets (wooden panels with red bull's eyes painted in the center)
Archery/Marksman (bow):
- Hay bail targets (hay bails on stands with red bull's eyes painted in the center)
- Hanging wooden targets (wooden panels with red bull's eyes painted in the center)
Destruction Skill:
- Chaindolls (the hanging dummies)
- Hanging wooden targets (wooden panels with red bull's eyes painted in the center)
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- How do you train?
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Training is very simple. In fact, it's as simple as drawing your weapon, looking for the glowing training dummy, and whacking it or casting at it!
But there are a number of finer points you will want to know.
- If the training dummy glows white - you have acquired this object as your training target for the training mode (melee, archery or destruction) you are in (defined by the weapon you have equipped)
Setsuna Dummy Training Modified is a combat skill training mod for Skyrim that lets you train melee, ranged, and destruction skills on training dummies and targets. It's a modification of Setsuna's original mod, offering a convenient way to level up combat skills without combat. With 312 endorsements and 5,858 downloads, it's a moderately popular utility for players who want to grind skills safely.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 312 endorsements and nearly 6k downloads.
- Perfect for grinding combat skills without risking death or breaking immersion.
- Works for both melee and magic builds, covering three major skill lines.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — likely outdated for current Skyrim versions, may need compatibility patches.
- No detailed instructions or feature list provided, so you're on your own for setup.
- Only covers melee, ranged, and destruction — no support for other combat skills like sneak or block.
For Skyrim players who want to level combat skills efficiently without the hassle of fighting. Great for roleplayers who want to train in a safe environment or for completionists grinding skills. Skip if you're looking for a modern, actively maintained mod with extensive features.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2015, check if your Skyrim version is compatible or look for community patches.
- Place the files in your Data folder or use a mod manager for easy installation.
- Test on a dummy in a safe area like Whiterun to see if the skill gains work as expected.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- HautdenLukas
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 5,858
- Endorsements
- 312
- Category
- Skills and Leveling
- Created
- 6/1/2015
- Updated
- 6/10/2015
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