Combat Surrender
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 29 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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INTRODUCTION
FEATURES
- []Enemy will yield when he/she goes below certain health threshold or when he/she enters bleed-out state. []After yielding, they will enter panic mode, running away and cowering. []You can interact with yielded actors; make them kneel for execution, let them go, demand their loot, or make them fight each other. []Make sure you deal with them quickly because they will run away or retaliate if given a chance. []End bounty quests by allowing targets to flee, or fail bounty quests when target escapes without your approval.
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- []Only playable races can yield. []You can set maximum amount of enemies that can yield. []Enemies which have significantly lower level than you will surrender immediately. []When one enemy surrenders, check is made if your team (up to three teammates) has more health than your enemies, if you do, they will yield.
REQUIREMENTS
- []None. []SkyUI 4. 1+ for the MCM menu.
HOW TO CHANGE SETTINGS WITHOUT MCM
(Easiest way is to use CS Quick Configurator provided as a optional download)- []Maximum Victims: open console with ~ and type set CSMaxVictims to (number you want) []Maximum amount of victims. 0 practically disables the mod, 3 is the maximum. Default: 3.
- []Minimum level an actor has to have in order to avoid surrendering immediately. Minimum level is a percentage of players level. Default: 50. []To disable Immedate Surrender set to 0.
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Combat Surrender is a combat mod by stradivuckos that adds a yielding mechanic, allowing enemies to surrender during fights. With 804 endorsements and 21,983 downloads, it has a solid following, though it hasn't been updated since 2017.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 804 endorsements and over 21k downloads.
- Fills a niche for players who want more realistic combat outcomes.
- Simple concept that can add depth to encounters without overhauling the whole combat system.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017 — may be outdated or incompatible with current game versions.
- Limited to a single mechanic, so it might not appeal to players looking for broader combat changes.
For players who want a more immersive combat experience where enemies can yield instead of fighting to the death. If you're into role-playing and want more dynamic encounters, this could be a nice addition. Skip if you're looking for major combat overhauls or if you play on a version that's likely incompatible with this old mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod is compatible with your game version before installing, as it's from 2017.
- If you use a mod manager, install it through that to keep track of updates and conflicts.
- Test in a low-stakes encounter first to see how the surrender mechanic behaves.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- stradivuckos
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Downloads
- 21,983
- Endorsements
- 804
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 9/29/2016
- Updated
- 12/8/2017
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