Unarmed Fighting Styles

⭐ ⭐ (473 endorsements) 📥 7,065 downloads 📌 v0.3 📅 2/6/2014
⚪ Last updated 2014

By jovalleau · Combat

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/16/2014 📅 Created: 2/6/2014
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 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

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

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

Adds unarmed fighting styles based on One-Handed weapon type perks: Bladesman, Bone Breaker, and Hack and Slash.
Simple mod with 473 endorsements and 7,065 downloads.
Last updated in 2014, indicating it's an older mod for classic Skyrim.

📊 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.
🎯 Is This For You?
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.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 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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