Allows BOW to perform melee weapon animations(bashToMcoPa)

⭐ ⭐ (323 endorsements) 📥 10,580 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 3/20/2024
⚪ Last updated 2024

By black · Combat

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/20/2024 📅 Created: 3/20/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 MCO (Modern Combat Overhaul) Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #25 of 28 Combat mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

A simple modification allows you to make the bow's defense button an MCO attack(Or Skyrim's original power attack.) by referencing the keyword,Without interfering with the original function of the bow

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This combat mod for Skyrim lets you trigger MCO attack animations (or vanilla power attacks) with the bow's defense button by referencing a keyword, without breaking the bow's original functions. It's a niche utility for players using MCO who want melee-style bow attacks.

✨ Key Features

Replaces the bow's defense button action with an MCO attack or vanilla power attack.
Uses a keyword reference to avoid interfering with the bow's original functionality.
Designed for Skyrim modders using MCO (Modern Combat Overhaul).

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community trust with 323 endorsements and over 10k downloads.
  • Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says without bloating your load order.
  • Active development as of March 2024, so it's likely compatible with current MCO setups.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires MCO framework to be useful—if you don't use MCO, this mod does nothing for you.
  • Potential conflicts with other mods that alter bow combat or input handling.
  • Niche appeal; only worth grabbing if you specifically want melee-style bow attacks.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use MCO and want to add melee-style attacks to bows without losing the bow's core functions. Skip if you play vanilla combat or don't use MCO—this mod won't benefit you.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure MCO is installed and working before adding this mod, or the attack animations won't play.
  • Test the bow's defense button in combat to confirm the new attack triggers without breaking normal bow use.
  • If you use other combat overhauls, check for compatibility patches to avoid input conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
black
Version
1.0
Downloads
10,580
Endorsements
323
Category
Combat
Created
3/20/2024
Updated
3/20/2024

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