Disable Draugr Combat Idles (Taunts)
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #18 of 36 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a simple plugin (ESP flagged ESL) made to disable the idles/taunts that Draugr use during combat, for those that feel that these give the player an unfair advantage in fights (or if you think they just look goofy).
If using combat/difficulty mods, the openings that these animations provide can feel a bit cheesy, so I set out to attempt to remove them.
Made in a similar way as these other mods that disable combat idles/taunts
(Both highly recommended)
Disable NPC Taunt by maxsu2017 and Troll Idle Animation Removed by IxionXVII
Do note that any other vanilla or mod added creatures that use Draugr idles will also be affected. I believe Skeletons use these animations, as well as Ash Spawn. This has the added bonus of making summon versions of these creatures a bit more combat savvy.
If you still see Draugr/Skeletons using combat idles/taunts, start by loading the plugin lower, and if this still persists, do let me know so I can look into it.
If a mod changes the types of idles Draugr/Skeletons use (like mods giving them human race animations with a new skeleton) then this may have no effect on them.
Finally, if there is already another mod available that does the same thing as my plugin, please let me know so I can link it here as well to be fair.
Thanks!
A simple ESP-flagged ESL plugin that disables Draugr combat idles/taunts, removing the pause that gives players an unfair advantage or looks goofy. For Skyrim players who want more challenging or less silly Draugr fights. Lightweight and easy to install.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 421 endorsements and over 341k downloads
- Tiny plugin that won't clutter your load order
- Removes the cheap pause that lets you get free hits on Draugr
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Draugr—other enemies still taunt
- No MCM or config options; it's all or nothing
- Last updated in 2023, so might not be compatible with future Skyrim updates
For Skyrim players who find Draugr taunts annoying or exploitable, and want a more challenging or less goofy combat experience. Skip if you like the dramatic pauses or want a mod that affects all enemies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an ESL-flagged plugin, it won't count toward your 255 plugin limit, so you can safely add it to any load order.
- Place it after your major combat overhauls in your load order to ensure it overrides any taunt-related changes.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and enable—no manual file placement needed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- GhoulSmasher
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 341,713
- Endorsements
- 421
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 5/15/2023
- Updated
- 11/5/2023
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