Unarmed Fighting Styles
⚪ 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
- 👍 6.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #13 of 24 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
There are a plethora of unarmed mods out there. None of them really jived with me, so I decided to create my own with the CK with a bit of a twist.
Note This mod, along with many other unarmed mods, require an unarmed "weapon" be equipped in order for many perks and skill-ups to trigger. This one is no different. It's the best I can do, but at least the weapons are weightless and cannot be disarmed.
As such, it is recommended you use SkyUI with this mod, as it makes for easier equipping of unarmed weapons.
UPDATE v0. 3
Unarmed Fighting Styles are now automatically added to the player's inventory (thanks to egocarib for showing me how)!
Unarmed Fighting Styles are now set to not be sell-able so you cannot accidentally sell them. That, and they now have no monetary value.
Did more tweaking with the base damage, as setting it too low made it much more tedious to level up...trying to find a happy medium.
UPDATE v0. 2
I reduced the base damage of the unarmed styles as it has the possibility to become very overpowered, especially if you are playing a Khajiit or even Argonian. Styles can still be improved at a workbench or enchanted if you want to increase their power (seeing as how they are still technically weapons)
Introduction
Unarmed takes on a life of it's own with this mod. Not only will you be able to fight with your bare fists and level your one-handed skills, but you'll also be able to choose your own fighting style or mix and match them to customize your moves to any given situation.
I made this mod for myself, but since I was having fun with it, I figured I'd share it on the Nexus.
Description
This mod adds three unarmed fighting styles to the game. They are based on the One-handed perks that go along with the different weapon types. All three are based on the base damage of an iron dagger (4 damage), and each style offers their own base benefits. You can double up a single fighting style or mix and match styles (dual wielding)
To add the item(s) to your inventory, open the Console (~) and type "help unarmed". You should then see Unarmed (Critical Strike), Unarmed (Savage Strike) and Unarmed (Piercing Strike). Type "player.additem n" (n being the number of said item. The codes are given below, with 'xx' representing your specific load order. THIS SHOULD NO LONGER BE NECESSARY AS ITEMS SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE PLAYERS INVENTORY AUTOMATICALLY UPON LOADING A SAVEGAME
Critical Strike (xx0012cb):
The Unarmed Critical Strike Style adds devastating critical attacks once the Bladesman Perks are chosen. The base damage is 4, but instead of 2 critical damage, it is increased to 8 to make the perks worth it. Unar
Unarmed Fighting Styles is a simple Skyrim mod that adds unarmed combat styles based on One-Handed perks (Bladesman, Bone Breaker, Hack and Slash). It has 473 endorsements and was last updated in 2014, making it a niche but appreciated addition for unarmed builds.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 473 endorsements—clearly fills a niche for unarmed builds.
- Simple concept: ties unarmed combat to existing One-Handed perks, so no complex new mechanics to learn.
- Lightweight and focused—doesn't overhaul combat, just adds variety for fist-fighters.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014—likely not compatible with Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition without tweaks.
- Requires the base game's One-Handed perk tree, so it won't work if you use mods that overhaul perks.
For Skyrim players who love unarmed builds and want more variety without overhauling combat. If you're playing on Oldrim and want to make your fists feel more like weapons, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're on Special Edition or want major gameplay changes—this is a simple perk-based tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2014, make sure you're playing the original Skyrim (Oldrim) or use a compatibility patch for Special Edition.
- Check your load order—place this mod after any mods that alter the One-Handed perk tree to avoid conflicts.
- Test the styles on a low-level character to see how they interact with your current perks before committing to a build.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- jovalleau
- Version
- 0.3
- Downloads
- 7,065
- Endorsements
- 473
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 2/6/2014
- Updated
- 2/16/2014
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