No magic ninja ai dodge - Slower Mage Backward Sprinting
⚪ 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
- 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #106 of 121 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I finally got fed up with NPCs acting like ninjas, dodging arrows and bolts magically with hammer-timing aside especially when i am sneaking and they don't even know that there just got an arrow fired at them.
This is nothing grand, this esp just sets the dodge chance to 0.
=========================================================================================== There's an alternative esp, which will ADDITIONALLY slow backward sprinting mages. Both effects in one esp. ===========================================================================================
I know this has already been done in SkyTweak, but i don't want SkyTweak only for one setting, pretty sure i'm not alone on this, so that's that.
I did a run from Halted Stream Camp over Silent Moons to Fort Greymoor only with a bow and not one of the Bandits dodged an arrow.
No scripts attached or anything.
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This gameplay mod prevents NPC mages from using magic flash steps to dodge arrows and bolts, and adds an optional slower backward sprint for mages. With over 4,000 endorsements and nearly 95,000 downloads, it's a popular tweak for ranged players frustrated by evasive AI. Last updated in 2014, it may be outdated for current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 4,031 endorsements and 94,992 downloads
- Directly addresses a common frustration for archers and crossbow users
- Simple, focused tweak that doesn't overhaul combat
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014 — may not work with the latest game patches
- Only affects mage dodge and backward sprint; other evasion behaviors remain
For ranged players who are tired of mages magically dodging their arrows. Also for those who want to slow down mage retreats. Skip if you're on a newer game version or want broader combat changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible, as the mod is from 2014
- If using a mod manager, load this mod after other combat overhauls to ensure it takes effect
- Test with a mage enemy to see the dodge prevention in action
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Morodiilunahzaal
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 94,992
- Endorsements
- 4,031
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/12/2014
- Updated
- 1/26/2014
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