Enhanced Brawling

⭐ ⭐⭐ (4,714 endorsements) 📥 332,323 downloads 📌 v4.5.8 📅 9/8/2022
🟡 Updated this year

By 14N001st · Scripts

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 8/17/2026 📅 Created: 9/8/2022
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #12 of 218 Scripts mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod contains all of my works that aimed to improve melee combat only in one file. (Restored animations and mechanics, grapple sequences, new subdue animations, 8 brawling styles, struggle challenge, charging with knife, shoving, kicking, more environmental finishers, new brawl animations and alternatives for default ones, grapple position switching, ability to take hostage with every weapon and more)

New updates changes will be written in the "posts" section. I haven't updated this mod page for a while and some new features are not written in here. Please check the posts or read the change logs for new features.

Here's my Patreon if you want to support me.

Changes:

- The stream folder is essential for lasso struggle animations (loads update_0.ycds).

- Includes blunt animations from online, moonshiner drunk animations, and unarmed mounted animations.

- Also loads the online window throw animation.

- Avoid using version.dll as it may prevent some animations from loading.

It generally works fine, but let me know if you encounter major issues.

8 Brawling Styles all of them with their unique grapple and melee animations

BS_PLAYER= Default animations

BS_PLAYER_WINTER1 = Unique grapple dismiss animations that put the NPCs in intimidated position | Unique rightside counter attack animation

BS_PLAYER_FINALE = Different knife attack and parry animations

BS_BRUISER = Slow but heavy attacks | Unique subdue reversal and knockout animations | Different animations for ground grapple attacks | Grapple back    from front | Unique blocking stance

BS_MICAH_FINALE = Fast but light attacks Different animations for both standing grapple and tackle | If your enemy is using that brawling style you can block their grapple attacks by pressing . | Wall Grapple Sequence | Unique blocking stance | Different knife parry animations | Different dodge animation to back

• BS_MIXED = This one is a custom brawling style that has all the dodge and parry attack animations from BS_BRUISER, BS_MICAH_FINALE, BS_PLAYER and BS_PLAYER_WINTER1.

• BS_CHARLES = This brawling style is custom one made by me. It has 7 unique counter attacks + BS_BRUISER mount grapple animation and melee animations + BS_MICAH_FINALE front grapple animation.

• BS_PLAYER_MOONSHINER = This brawling style gets activated when you're drunk if you enable that option through the config file. Has a lots of animations for huggind and slapping.

Ability to push NPCs over railings is added. (Fun fact: this is the only takedown animation that I purely used a script for, instead of the meleesystem).

New "pull down" takedown prompt is added. If an NPC is above you and standing on something, you can pull them down and knock them out by pressing this button.

Now you can perform front crouch and rear crouch takedo

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Enhanced Brawling is a comprehensive melee combat overhaul for Red Dead Redemption 2, bundling restored animations, new grapple sequences, 8 distinct brawling styles, and environmental finishers. It's a must-have for players who want deeper, more varied fistfights and melee encounters, with a strong community following (4,631 endorsements).

✨ Key Features

Adds 8 brawling styles, each with unique grapple and melee animations, including Bruiser (slow heavy attacks) and Micah Finale (fast light attacks).
Includes restored animations and mechanics, grapple sequences, new subdue animations, and environmental finishers.
Adds shoving, kicking, charging with knife, and the ability to take hostages with any weapon.
Loads online animations like blunt attacks, moonshiner drunk moves, and unarmed mounted combat.
Features a struggle challenge and grapple position switching for more dynamic fights.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community favorite with 4,631 endorsements and over 331k downloads—clearly a go-to for melee fans.
  • Packs a ton of variety: 8 brawling styles, new finishers, and hostage mechanics that make fights feel fresh.
  • Regularly updated (last July 2026) and includes a stream folder for lasso struggle animations, showing active support.

⚠️ Cons

  • The mod page is outdated—author admits new features aren't listed, so you'll need to dig through posts/changelogs to know what's current.
  • Avoid using version.dll as it can break some animations, which might cause confusion if you're using other mods that rely on it.
  • With so many animation changes, there's a risk of conflicts with other combat or animation mods—test carefully.
🎯 Is This For You?
For RDR2 players who want to overhaul melee combat with deep, varied brawling mechanics and don't mind a bit of tinkering. Perfect for those who love fistfights and want more options than the vanilla system. Skip if you're happy with default combat or prefer minimal mods.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure the stream folder is installed correctly—it's essential for lasso struggle animations to load.
  • Avoid using version.dll from this mod if you have other mods that modify it, to prevent animation loading issues.
  • Check the posts section for the latest features and changelogs, since the main description isn't fully updated.

📊 Mod Details

Game
RDR2 Mods
Author
14N001st
Version
4.5.8
Downloads
332,323
Endorsements
4,714
Category
Scripts
Created
9/8/2022
Updated
8/17/2026

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