Modern Combat

Description

This is a light overhaul using UE4SS scripting to make combat feel more modern. Everything in the mod can customized through the included config file. I thought the combat felt sluggish, basic, stiff. I like combat that is much more engaging and reaction based (think the Batman Arkham games, Mad Max, Spiderman). That's how this mod was born. This mod will make the game a little easier so you may like it better after increasing your difficulty

Now with attack canceling blocking will cancel your attack immediately allowing you to react instantly to an enemy attack. In vanilla, players can't react to quick enemy attacks while stuck in their own attack animation. Enemy attacks in oblivion are usually fast un-choreographed attacks which makes it hard to anticipate strikes and know when its safe to attack.

With timed blocking it encourages skilled use of blocking and pairs well with fast enemy attacks. Succeeding in a timed block will cause the enemy to be staggered for a couple seconds and cause a small amount of shield bash damage. It still uses a normal amount of fatigue.

Hit stops help make player attacks and the timed block feel more impactful. A short slowing effect is made on every player strike, and the effect is stronger for timed blocks.

The script stops the ~0. 75 second bow attack recovery animation which allows you to immediately charge another arrow after shooting. It helps bow combat feel more responsive and less sluggish. The arrow charge/draw time is unchanged.

And lastly the dagger backstab feature of the mod. This feature encourages repositioning. When an enemy is staggered you can reposition behind them and attack with a dagger for double damage. Works well after a timed block.

Install and Uninstalling

The mod requires UE4SS.

To install, extract the mod and place the Modern Combat folder in the UE4SS mods folder.

To uninstall just delete the Modern Combat folder

About

Full disclosure, I made this mod using GPT 5. 6 Sol, one of the best ai models. While making the mod I researched scripting options, generated a UE4SS dump file, and tested and made updates over 28 prototype versions of the mod in game to come to this release version. Users are encouraged to comment with any issues.