SM Combat Hide
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #16 of 69 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is outdated and is now maintained within SupreMe Overhaul
SM Combat Hide v1. 2
Created by the Strategy Master
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This mod allows to more effectivly hide from npcs you are in combat with. If you stay out of visible sight from them long enough the npc will not be sure where you have gone and lose track of you. No more do npc's have homing beacons on your position.
Once the npc has lost you if brave enough or dislike you enough they will search the area for a while and if they come accross you they will instantly attack. After some time they will stop actively searching the area for you.
There is also a fix to the never ending combat situations so that when its obvious the area has no enemies combat mode will end.
Requirements
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- Oblivion Script Extender (OBSE) v17
Configuration
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If you copy over the ini file into the "Data" directory you can modify some of the settings of this mod.
Choose the time before enemies give up or alter general actor behaviour.
Compatability
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Compatible with Attack and Hide. I recommend you use the ini to modify the iAICombatMinDetection to between -40 and -45
Compatible with my SM Regional bounty mod. Just ensure you dont rename the esp from "SM Bounty.esp"
Reneers guard mod adds similar functionality to guards so will likely conflict. Do not use them together.
Known Issues
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Occasionally some actors are left in an alerted state even though they are no longer searching for the player.
Version History
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- OBSE 17 now required
- Added OBSE check
- Added an optional ini file to configure some of the functionality to your liking.
- If no actors in surrounding cells in combat with player for a time combat alarm will be stopped on the player. Prevents never ending combat.
- Seen and unseen dialogue will be used when searching for the player.
- Fixed a bug causing actors to search for you no matter there confidence or liking towards you.
- Fixed major compatability issues with SM Regional Bounty Guard knockouts.
- Fixed a bug with the AI package not always activating correctly on npcs
- Npcs with detect life will not stop combat if you try to hide from them
- Only NPC's with a high confidence will search for you once they lose you
- Npc confidence determines if they will run around the area or just walk around the area
- Highly aggressive npcs will search for you in an alerted state (weapons out)
- Npcs will only search for you if there aggression is greater than the disposition towards you (exception is guards)
- Fixed some bugs rel
SM Combat Hide for Oblivion requires OBSE and adds a stealth mechanic where NPCs in combat will stop fighting and search for the player if they lose sight of them. This enhances immersion for stealth-focused players, with 1,302 endorsements and 112,251 downloads, last updated in 2010.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 1,302 endorsements and over 112k downloads.
- Adds a simple but effective stealth mechanic that makes sneaking more viable.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010—may have compatibility issues with newer Oblivion versions or mods.
- Requires OBSE, so you need an extra dependency installed.
- No detailed documentation or troubleshooting provided by the author.
For stealth-focused Oblivion players who want a more realistic combat system where enemies give up if they lose sight of you. If you're a pure warrior or mage, this mod won't change much for you—it's all about the sneaky playstyle.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure OBSE is installed and launched correctly—use obse_loader.exe instead of the normal Oblivion executable.
- Test the mod in a low-stakes combat situation to see how NPCs react when you break line of sight.
- If you use other combat mods, check load order to avoid conflicts—place SM Combat Hide after major overhauls.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Strategy Master
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 112,251
- Endorsements
- 1,302
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 10/12/2008
- Updated
- 1/8/2010
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