Difficult Archery
⚪ 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
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #120 of 121 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod makes archery difficult for npc.
I like a faster paced combat with high damage. When one or two hits can kill you, however, enemy archers are real nuisance. To survive attacks from multiple archers, you need to find a cover. If there are none, you must do a side step dance - left right left right left right...
I got tired of dancing, so I made this mod.
==========What this mod does============ NPC's ranged attacks are less accurate. auto aim is disabled to make archery slightly more difficult for PC (With option to keep auto aim enabled). Disabled magical ninja dod for npc.
==============Installing================= Select one of the eight files and drop into data folder.
I recommend using mods that increase archery damage. Fewer arrows will be hitting you, so it would be more balanced if they do more damage. My suggestion is Ace - BYOG
All the changes made in this mod can be made IN GAME by using Grimy's SkyTweak. Great mod, you should check it out, if you haven't already. You'd want Difficult Archery only if you don't want the whole package offered by SkyTweak (why not!?), or if you get rollback like I do :(
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This mod is getting more views & downloads than I expected. It took me a few hours to experiment with different settings, but as long as you have the right settings figured out, it takes less than 3 minutes to recreate this mod from scratch. I made it for my own use anyways, and decided to share it on a whim. But in general, modding is a very time consuming project. Following are some of my favorite mods that I think deserve more endorsements.
CWRS - Civil War Recurring Sieges Grimy Utilities Cycle of the Silencer The Noble Chaurus Mrissi - A Tail of troubles
Difficult Archery is a gameplay mod that reduces the accuracy of enemy ranged attacks, making archery combat less punishing. With 2,476 endorsements and 80,296 downloads, it's a popular tweak for players who find enemy archers too deadly. Last updated in 2014, it remains a simple, effective solution for a common frustration.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,476 endorsements — clearly hits a nerve for many players.
- Lightweight and focused: does one thing and does it well.
- Huge download count (80k+) shows it's been tried and tested by a lot of people.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014 — might not work with the latest game patches.
- No details on how much accuracy is reduced — could be too subtle or too strong for your taste.
- Only affects enemy archers, so if you wanted a broader combat overhaul, this isn't it.
For players who are tired of getting sniped by enemy archers from across the map. If you want a quick, no-nonsense fix to make ranged combat feel fairer, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive combat overhaul or if you enjoy the challenge of dodging arrows.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod is compatible with your game version — since it's from 2014, you may need to test it or look for patches.
- If you're using a mod manager, install it through that to keep track of it easily.
- Pair it with other combat tweaks if you want a more balanced experience, but test for conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Askeladden
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 80,296
- Endorsements
- 2,476
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 7/16/2014
- Updated
- 7/16/2014
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