Decrease Bow Damage
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 20 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This MOD decrease enemy bow damage. I thought the enemy's bow attack is too strong. (Especially two-handed or dual-wield swordmen.) So I make the MOD.
You should choose one esp and activate it. There are 3 kinds of esp files in this MOD.
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<< Decrease Bow Damage -basic.esp >> This is the mild version of "Decrease bow damage". This esp file has simple effect. All NPC lose the bonus of "Extra Damage" to their bow attack damage. So you wouldn't be killed by an arrow unfairly any more. But this MOD doesn't weaken the guard's perks incompletely. Because their shot is the penalty of the crime found. Now, enemy's bow attack is not stronger than any other weapons.
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<< Decrease Bow Damage -blade world.esp >> This is the expert version of "Decrease bow damage". This esp file has two effect. 1: All NPC lose the bonus of "Extra Damage" to their bow attack damage. So you wouldn't be killed by an arrow unfairly any more. But this MOD doesn't weaken the guard's perks incompletely. Because their shot is the penalty of the crime found. 2: You can get 20% resist damage bonus to enemy's bow attack. But you also get 50% damage penalty to your bow attack. This edition was made for true swordmen or wizard. If you wish to decide your battle by the sword or magic , you'd better choice the esp. Archers would be demoted to the subsidiary position in the battle.
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<< Decrease Bow Damage -Invincible.esp >> This is the powerful bonus version of "Decrease bow damage". You can get the bonus equal to "Blade world.esp". But you don't get any damage penalty like it.
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Version Up info
Ver. 0. 2 New esp file "Decrease Bow Damage -Invincible.esp" added. This is the powerful bonus version.
Uninstall You have to only de-activate the esp. And delete it.
Decrease Bow Damage is a small combat tweak for Skyrim that reduces enemy bow damage, addressing the frustration of overpowered archer enemies, especially for melee-focused players. With 266 endorsements and 5,736 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated fix for those who find enemy archers too punishing.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Directly addresses a common complaint about enemy archers being overpowered.
- Simple, focused mod that does exactly what it says.
- Decent community support with 266 endorsements and 5,736 downloads.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or DLC.
- Only affects enemy bow damage, so it won't help if you want a broader combat overhaul.
For Skyrim players who are tired of getting shredded by enemy archers, especially melee builds like two-handed or dual-wield warriors. If you want a quick, no-frills fix to make archer enemies less deadly, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive combat overhaul or if you play on the latest version and worry about compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2015, check if your Skyrim version is compatible; if you're on Special Edition, you may need to convert the mod or find an alternative.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, install it through that to keep your load order clean.
- Test the mod early in the game to see if the damage reduction feels right; you can always remove it if it's too weak.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- SasameSnow
- Version
- 0.2
- Downloads
- 5,736
- Endorsements
- 266
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 5/16/2015
- Updated
- 5/17/2015
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