Combat Gameplay Overhaul SE

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (32,912 endorsements) 📥 1.5M downloads 📌 v1.1.0 📅 3/19/2020
⚪ Last updated 2020

By DServant · Overhauls

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 4/29/2020 📅 Created: 3/19/2020
⚠️ Install Order · 5 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 ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #30 of 46 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I'm working on a game now! You can check it out here: Soaked on Steam

[ Link to Skyrim LE Version ]

CGO Feature List

The big features are:

  • []Dodge Rolls

    []Procedural Leaning

    []Smooth Grip Changing

    []Striking with Staffs

    []Mid-Air Combat

    []Wield 2H Weapons w/ Spells, Weapons, Shields, Torches, or Dual-Wielded

    []2H Weapon Animations

    []Reworked Attack Animation Blending

    The smaller features and fixes are:

    • []A second swing for left hand weapons

      []Chaining attacks together from 1H and 2H grip

      []Attacks in 2H grip get sweeping hitboxes that hit in a 180° arc in front of your character (toggle-able)

      []Blocking Hotkey for dual-wielding, magic in left hand, and unarmed

      []Free movement while performing power attacks, sneak attacks, dual wielding attacks, attacks while casting spells, and bashes

      []Attack speed boost while standing still

      []Blocked attacks may glance off instead of bouncing back

      []Subtle first person camera movement

      []Dual-wielding animations are used on the upper body while turning

      []Changes the base animations to weapon animations when wielding a weapon in the right hand and a spell or staff in the left hand

      []Fixes the input buffer for several attacks and actions

      []Fixes attack speed for dual-wield attacks (now calculated as an average between left and right hand attack speed)

      []Fixes the desynced movement animations for battleaxes and warhammers

      []Fixes a bug in sneak movement where drawing/sheathing your weapon would put you in the wrong movement type

      Dodge Rolls

      The Player and NPCs can perform dodge rolls with and without weapons drawn

      Dodge rolls have animations for 1st and 3rd person which work in 8 directions

      Dodging uses modified sneak controls (dodge if moving, toggle sneak if stationary), which creates a no-lag input

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Combat Gameplay Overhaul SE is a comprehensive combat and movement overhaul for Skyrim Special Edition, adding responsive dodge rolls, procedural leaning, grip changing, mid-air combat, staff striking, dual-wielding two-handed weapons, and new first- and third-person weapon animations. With over 32,000 endorsements and 1.5 million downloads, it's a highly popular choice for players seeking deeper, more fluid combat mechanics.

✨ Key Features

Adds responsive dodge rolls to combat movement.
Introduces procedural leaning for more natural character movement.
Allows grip changing on weapons for varied attack styles.
Enables mid-air combat actions.
Adds striking with staffs as a new attack option.
Supports dual-wielding two-handed weapons and includes new 1st & 3rd person weapon animations.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Massive community trust with 32,912 endorsements and 1.5 million downloads.
  • Transforms combat feel with dodge rolls, grip changes, and mid-air attacks.
  • Adds unique features like staff striking and dual-wielding two-handers that few mods offer.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in April 2020 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim SE updates or other combat mods.
  • Requires careful load order and potential patches to work with other animation or combat overhauls.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a more dynamic and responsive combat system without overhauling the entire game. Perfect for action-oriented players who enjoy dodging, mid-air attacks, and varied weapon handling. Skip if you prefer vanilla combat or want a lightweight mod.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage load order easily.
  • Place this mod after other combat or animation mods in your load order to avoid conflicts.
  • Check the mod's compatibility patches on the Nexus page if you use other popular combat overhauls.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
DServant
Version
1.1.0
Downloads
1,529,535
Endorsements
32,912
Category
Overhauls
Created
3/19/2020
Updated
4/29/2020

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