Adjustable Attacks of Opportunity
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #21 of 39 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Notice: I am not currently supporting the mod at the moment. I am aware of a few cosmetic issues, mainly, weapon values changing in your inventory when interacting with NPCs or smithing/tempering them. This has no actual effect on gameplay, but is obviously unintentional and unpolished. I have no intention to fix this at the moment. I have other projects that are my priority. Anyone is welcome to investigate these issues and release a fixed version if they wish. Again, this does not effect actual combat gameplay, the mod is fully functional in that regard.
Adds a highly adjustable "Opportunities" system to combat. Deal bonus damage to enemies (or trigger critical hits) that are in a vulnerable state. This can be an unaware NPC sleeping in bed or sitting down to eat dinner, or can be a rampaging bandit mid power attack. All options can be individually toggled and tuned. NPCs can take advantage as well, dealing extra damage to the player or other NPCs.
This mod is based upon the similarly titled Attacks of Opportunity by Substill which was itself based upon the attacks of opportunity systems found within Enai Siaion mods like Valravn and Wildcat. Substill made this a standalone system and I went further to make it a completely customizable experience. Although I originally just planned to make it customizable, I ended up re-making the mod from scratch (though many of the same techniques are used).
One thing that I wanted was a clear indication that the mod was functioning. As such, I set it up so that it always triggers a critical hit (with no crit damage) so that you get the visual and audio indication that an 'attack of opportunity' was triggered. Read the critical hits section below for more details.
This is primarily designed for combat mods like Valhalla Combat. I did a few runs of Bleak Falls Barrow with both this mod and Valhalla and really enjoyed the experience. Admittedly, much of that comes from Valhalla alone, but the bonus damage and critical indicators really makes it feel like you are taking advantage when you stagger your opponent or quickly maneuver behind them.
Almost every aspect of the mod is adjustable via the MCM. Now made with MCM Helper so all of your setting will persist across saves. This also fixes an issue with the SetNthEntryValue() Function where the changes made do not persist across game resets.
It should be compatible with everything. The perks are added to the player via a startup script when the mod is first installed and perks are added to NPCs via SPID. This technically is also compatible with mods like Valravn that already have an attacks of opportunity system. In the case of Valravn, simply disable the attacks of opportunity system from that mod. I personally run Adjustable Attacks of Opportunity with Valhalla and Valravn (with m
Adjustable Attacks of Opportunity is a combat mod for Skyrim that adds a bonus damage system against enemies in vulnerable states, such as sleeping, sitting, or mid power attack. It offers highly adjustable options, making it a flexible tool for players who want to reward tactical positioning. With 122 endorsements and 20,228 downloads, it has a modest but active user base.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid download-to-endorsement ratio (20k downloads, 122 endorsements) shows it's being used and appreciated.
- Adds a fresh tactical layer to combat—catching enemies off-guard actually pays off.
- Adjustable options mean you can tune it to your preferred difficulty or playstyle.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in April 2023—might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim patches or other combat overhauls.
- No clear mention of compatibility with popular combat mods like Ordinator or Wildcat, so you might run into conflicts.
- The description is vague on exact mechanics—you'll need to test in-game to see how it feels.
For Skyrim players who want to reward stealth and tactical positioning in combat. If you're tired of enemies ignoring your sneak attacks or want more depth in melee, this mod adds a nice incentive. Skip if you prefer pure vanilla combat or don't want to fiddle with adjustable settings.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a combat mod, make sure to load it after other combat overhauls to avoid conflicts.
- Test the adjustable settings in a low-stakes fight to see how much bonus damage feels right.
- If you use a mod manager, enable it and check for any overwrite prompts to ensure clean installation.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- _kmatt_
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 20,228
- Endorsements
- 122
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 4/23/2023
- Updated
- 4/26/2023
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