Deadly Damage
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 11 Skills and Leveling mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod ups the damage multiplier so that you and enemies both do more damage at higher difficulties.
Difficulty | Damage Dealt | Damage Taken
Novice | 2x | 0. 5x
Apprentice | 1. 5x | 0. 75x
Adept | 1x | 1x
Expert | 0. 75x | 1. 5x
Master | 0. 5x | 2x
Legendary | 0. 25x | 2. 5x
Difficulty | Damage Dealt | Damage Taken
Novice | 0. 5x | 0. 5x
Apprentice | 0. 75x | 0. 75x
Adept | 1x | 1x
Expert | 1. 5x | 1. 5x
Master | 2x | 2x
Legendary | 2. 5x | 2. 5x
Deadly Damage rebalances Skyrim's difficulty damage multipliers so both you and enemies deal equal damage at each level, making combat more lethal and fair. For players who want a challenging but consistent experience across all difficulties.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Makes higher difficulties feel deadly for everyone, not just you — every fight is a real risk.
- Perfect for players who hate bullet-sponge enemies and want fair, fast-paced combat.
- Community-tested with 161 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads — a solid niche pick.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or other difficulty mods.
- Removes the traditional 'you deal less, they deal more' curve, which might not suit players who want a pure challenge.
- Potential conflicts with other combat or difficulty overhauls that modify the same damage multipliers.
For Skyrim players who want a more balanced and lethal combat experience where every hit counts, regardless of difficulty. If you're tired of enemies being damage sponges on Master or Legendary, this mod is for you. Skip if you prefer the classic asymmetric difficulty curve or use other combat overhauls that already adjust damage.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod changes damage multipliers, it's best to install it with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep track of load order.
- If you're using other combat mods, place Deadly Damage lower in your load order to ensure its changes take effect.
- Test on Adept first to get a feel for the new balance before jumping to Legendary.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Deyem
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 5,064
- Endorsements
- 161
- Category
- Skills and Leveling
- Created
- 10/13/2018
- Updated
- 10/13/2018
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