ACE - Combat Skills
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #14 of 32 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
\"This mod is amazing. Most balanced and fun at same time.
To make it even better there is optional downloads of each part.
The compatibility with other mods is also remarkable.
Details and installation guide covers everything a player needs to know.
This mod is just pure win. :)\"
- DigitalPrinceX (A happy ACE user)
ACE - Athyra\'s Comprehensive Enhancements
ACE is a collection of mods which can be run independently of each other.
ACE aspires to brings more depth and balance Skyrim while maintaining its original feel.
It does so by adding depth to the skill trees and adding new functionality.
Below is a list of each module with an explanation of how it alters Skyrim.
I hope you enjoy ACE! ( In its entirety or in parts :] )
-Athyra
All DLC and mod patches are located in the ACE Patches and Walkthrough folder in the Optional Files section :)
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ACE Index
1. ACE - Archery
What!? Only ONE type of ranged weapon in Skyrim?! Not anymore! Now two different types of bows!
2. ACE - Armor
Heavy and Light are too similar in vanilla. Now there is a much bigger difference between their playing styles.
3. ACE - Enchanting
No more need to self-nerf! The seriously overpowered Enchanting skill tree is reworked. Loopholes plugged!
4. ACE - Magic
Spice up that boring repetitive spellcasting with some Casting Forms!
5. ACE - Melee
Sword&Dagger, Axe, and Mace perks are split up and each given a distinct playing style.
6. ACE - Smithing
Legendary really is legendary! No more super-items or armor-cap-reaching light armor!
7. ACE - Speech
Gold is important again and shopkeepers know it too!
8. ACE - Realistic Fighting
Attack from the back, the side, while running, go for Sure Footing. These factors and more all matter now!
9. ACE - Synergy Bonuses
Synergy Bonuses automatically adds a multitude of bonus effects based on current perks, skills, items, race, etc.
10. BYOG (Balance Your Own Game)
A large set of options that tweak various parts of game balance.
11. Patches for other Weapon Mods
Patches for many popular mods are added which make them play nicely with ACE
12. Install & Uninstall
Definitely read this before uninstalling!
13. Mods Worth Checking Out
A small list of mods I use and feel are good.
(Please see the Readme for more i
ACE - Combat Skills is a modular combat overhaul for Skyrim that rebalances and deepens many skill trees, allowing players to download each tree separately for full compatibility. With nearly 15,000 endorsements and over 464,000 downloads, it's a well-established mod, though it hasn't been updated since 2014.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (14,936 endorsements) and massive download count (464,336).
- Modular design means you can pick and choose only the skill trees you want, avoiding bloat.
- Active community discussions shaped the mod's direction—feels like a collaborative project.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014—likely outdated for current Skyrim versions, may need patches.
- No specific details on which skill trees are affected or how they're changed.
- Modular approach means you'll need to download multiple files to get the full experience.
For Skyrim players who want a deeper, more balanced combat skill system without overhauling the whole game. If you're a modder or player who likes customizing your load order, the modular design is a big plus. Skip if you prefer all-in-one overhauls or play on the latest Skyrim version without compatibility patches.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's modular, download only the skill tree modules you actually use to keep your load order clean.
- Check the mod's forum or posts for community patches—2014 mods often need updates for newer Skyrim versions.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the multiple files and ensure proper load order.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Athyra - ACE Team
- Version
- 12a
- Downloads
- 464,336
- Endorsements
- 14,936
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 2/17/2012
- Updated
- 1/5/2014
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