Combat Gameplay Overhaul

⭐ ⭐⭐ (8,891 endorsements) 📥 267,521 downloads 📌 v1.1.0 📅 3/19/2020
⚪ Last updated 2020

By DServant · Overhauls

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/28/2020 📅 Created: 3/19/2020
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #30 of 62 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I'm working on a game now! You can check it out here: Soaked on Steam

[ Link to Skyrim SE Version ]

CGO Feature List

The big features are:

  • []Dodge Rolls

    []Procedural Leaning

    []Smooth Grip Changing

    []Striking with Staffs

    []Mid-Air Combat

    []Wield 2H Weapons w/ Spells, Weapons, Shields, Torches, or Dual-Wielded

    []2H Weapon Animations

    []Reworked Attack Animation Blending

    The smaller features and fixes are:

    • []A second swing for left hand weapons

      []Chaining attacks together from 1H and 2H grip

      []Attacks in 2H grip get sweeping hitboxes that hit in a 180° arc in front of your character (toggle-able)

      []Blocking Hotkey for dual-wielding, magic in left hand, and unarmed

      []Free movement while performing power attacks, sneak attacks, dual wielding attacks, attacks while casting spells, and bashes

      []Attack speed boost while standing still

      []Blocked attacks may glance off instead of bouncing back

      []Subtle first person camera movement

      []Dual-wielding animations are used on the upper body while turning

      []Changes the base animations to weapon animations when wielding a weapon in the right hand and a spell or staff in the left hand

      []Fixes the input buffer for several attacks and actions

      []Fixes attack speed for dual-wield attacks (now calculated as an average between left and right hand attack speed)

      []Fixes the desynced movement animations for battleaxes and warhammers

      []Fixes a bug in sneak movement where drawing/sheathing your weapon would put you in the wrong movement type

      Dodge Rolls

      The Player and NPCs can perform dodge rolls with and without weapons drawn

      Dodge rolls have animations for 1st and 3rd person which work in 8 directions

      Dodging uses modified sneak controls (dodge if moving, toggle sneak if stationary), which creates a no-lag i

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Combat Gameplay Overhaul (CGO) by DServant is a comprehensive combat and movement overhaul for Skyrim, adding responsive dodge rolls, procedural leaning, grip changing, mid-air combat, staff striking, dual-wielding two-handed weapons, and new 1st & 3rd person animations. With 8,891 endorsements and 267,521 downloads, it's a highly popular mod for players seeking deeper combat mechanics.

✨ Key Features

Adds responsive dodge rolls for evasive maneuvers.
Introduces procedural leaning for more immersive movement.
Allows grip changing on weapons for varied combat styles.
Enables mid-air combat attacks.
Adds striking attacks with staffs.
Supports dual-wielding two-handed weapons and includes new 1st & 3rd person animations.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 8,891 endorsements and 267k downloads — this mod is battle-tested.
  • Adds a ton of depth: dodge rolls, grip switching, and mid-air combat make fights feel way more dynamic.
  • Dual-wielding two-handers is a game-changer for strength builds — pure power fantasy.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in April 2020 — might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or other mods.
  • The description cuts off mid-sentence, so some features might be undocumented.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a more fluid and action-oriented combat system without overhauling the entire game. Perfect for melee-focused builds and those who enjoy dodging and weaving through fights. Skip if you prefer vanilla combat or want a complete combat overhaul like Skyrim Souls.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage CGO — it'll help with load order and conflicts.
  • Check for compatibility patches with other combat mods you use, as CGO changes animations and mechanics that may conflict.
  • Test the dodge roll and grip changing in a safe area first to get used to the new controls and animations.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
DServant
Version
1.1.0
Downloads
267,521
Endorsements
8,891
Category
Overhauls
Created
3/19/2020
Updated
4/28/2020

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