Brawl Bug Plugin
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 26 Modders Resources and Tutorials mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod has been superseded by Modern Brawl Bug Fix
which patches the issue all together. Users can simply remove this mod (Brawl Bug Plugin), and the mods which currently support it will continue to work as expected and bug free provided that you’ve got the above mentioned patch.
--- I had always intended this to be an interim solution to the problem until Jonwd7 had finished his patch so make sure you throw him an endorsement. ;)
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Description: Requires Skyrim ver 1. 6
THIS IS NOT A PATCH. It doesn't solve anything on it's own, it requires mod authors to support its features in order to fix anything. It's designed to help authors avoid Skyrim's Brawl / Cloak-Spell Bugs. by making their mod compatible with this one.
LOAD-ORDER, is completely irrelevant.
This mod just needs to be enabled for compatible mods to take advantage.
To be clear; the plugin doesn't edit any vanilla forms, the ESP file is blank and used purely so that the BSA (containing replacement scripts) can be elegantly enabled and disabled as needed.
Currently supported by:
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[] Get Snowy
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]Player Headtracking[]Nature of the beast II
[]Follower Trap Safety - Compatibility version
- Duel - Combat Realism
For spell modders:
- Recommend users download this plugin
- simply add the keyword "Dummy" (existing in Skyrim.esm) to your spell effect
- Make sure you tick "no hit event" and it will be ignored by brawlers and other scripts with cloak issues.
For script modders
If you want your mod to ignore user made cloak spells the best bet is to set up your OnMagicEffectApply to to check for only relevant effects. OR simply set up your event like this and spells that supports this plugin will be ignored.
If you chose to support or package this plugin with your mod contact me and I'll list your mod here and inform you of updates.
Compatibility
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- You will only get problems with mods that edit the 15 scripts listed below. (see: "What is the Brawl/Cloak-spell Bug?")
- Ver1. 1 now works with "Unofficial Skyrim Patch" but should be below (override) it in load order.
Version History
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v1. 1 - edits to critter.pex script to match USKP's fixes (thanks to Neovalen)
v1 - main release, edits to 15 scripts.
v0 - proof of concept, edit to DGIntimidateAliasScript only.
What is the Brawl/Cloak-spell Bug?
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Many mod authors need to use what's called a "Cloak Spell" in order to attach scripts/effects to NPCs and objects wi
A resource plugin for Skyrim mod authors to prevent the Brawl and Cloak-Spell bugs. Not a patch for players, but a tool for creators. Highly endorsed (20,493) and downloaded (517,631), last updated in 2012.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust – 20,493 endorsements and over half a million downloads.
- Essential tool for mod authors tackling the infamous Brawl and Cloak-Spell bugs.
- Lightweight resource that integrates into modding workflows.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012 – may not be compatible with current Skyrim versions or the Special Edition.
- Not a patch – players looking for a fix won't get one here.
For Skyrim mod authors who create content involving brawls or cloak spells and need a reliable workaround. Skip if you're a player expecting a bug fix – this is a developer resource, not a gameplay patch.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're a mod author, integrate this plugin into your mod's master files to prevent brawl and cloak-spell conflicts.
- Check the mod's forum or comments for usage examples, since the description is minimal.
- For players, this mod won't fix your game – look for actual patches instead.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Hoax2
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 517,631
- Endorsements
- 20,493
- Category
- Modders Resources and Tutorials
- Created
- 9/1/2012
- Updated
- 9/8/2012
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