Proportional Scaling for Weapon Damage
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #238 of 624 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Installation Instructions:
- Download the .zip file
- Extract it inside "steamapps > common > Oblivion Remastered > Oblivion Remastered > Content > Dev > ObvData > Data"
(You'll know you're in the right place if you see AltarESPMain.esp and "Plugins.txt")
- Open "Plugins.txt" and input "ProportionalWeaponDamageScaling.esp" at the bottom of the list, or at least below any "DLC" and "Altar" .esp files.
(Remember to Save the .txt file!)
Use EITHER the base file or the "SW" file, depending on your preference.
It is recommended to also install PWDS_Skill XP.esp in the same manner as detailed above.
Compatability Patches:
If you are playing with Ascension Remastered, or Balanced Unleveled Rewards, then do the following:
- Download the corresponding extra files: PWDS_Ascension.esp and/or PWDS_Balanced Unleveled Rewards.esp
- Load those files after ProportionalWeaponDamageScaling.esp and the other mod.
Again, use EITHER the base files or the "SW" ones.
This mod doesn't conflict with Balanced NPC Level Cap.
Mod Description:
Note on the Damage graph in Images- Original values are in the yellow columns. Mod values are in the blue columns.
I've individually edited the stats of all weapons (besides Staves) with the goal of achieving better balance considering various factors including:
- Damage ranges of creatures, Destruction magic, and weapons at various levels/skill ratings. There's a sometimes comical gap between the damage of animals/monsters vs humanoid enemies, and it can feel like you're using pool-noodles in a sword duel. IMO, melee power attacks should not be severely outclassed by Destruction touch spells.
- Relative damage between weapons classes. For example, an Iron Warhammer is 2. 4x stronger than an Iron Dagger, but a Daedric Warhammer isn't even 1. 5x stronger than a Daedric Dagger.
- Attack speed. The Remaster has cut normal attack speeds nearly in half. While I like this change in regard to realism, gamefeel, and balance between normal/power attacks, it does exacerbate the weak weapons issue. In particular, the Claymore now se
Proportional Scaling for Weapon Damage by Spyger is a gameplay mod that buffs all weapon damage by roughly 40% to address two issues: weapons being outclassed by unarmed and magic damage at higher levels, and slower weapons not scaling proportionally with faster ones. With 96 endorsements and 5,004 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated balance tweak.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 96 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads
- Directly addresses late-game balance where weapons fall behind magic and unarmed
- Simple global buff—no complex mechanics to learn, just more punch
⚠️ Cons
- Global 40% buff might make early game too easy if you're not careful
- Could unbalance other mods that rely on vanilla damage values
- No compatibility patches mentioned—may conflict with other damage overhauls
For players who feel weapons become useless in late game and want a straightforward damage boost without changing other mechanics. Also good for those who prefer slower, heavier weapons but find them underperforming. Skip if you're happy with current balance or use other damage mods that might clash.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're playing on a server, make sure the mod is installed on both client and server to avoid desync.
- Test the damage increase on a low-level character to see if it feels too strong for your taste.
- Pair with a difficulty mod if you want to keep the challenge while enjoying the buff.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivionremastered Mods
- Author
- Spyger
- Version
- 1.2.a
- Downloads
- 5,004
- Endorsements
- 96
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/2/2025
- Updated
- 5/22/2025
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