Draugr MCO Improved
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #50 of 101 Creatures and Mounts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Draugr MCO Improved
A massive improvement to kebab's original Draugr MCO enabled mod.
Features
Hand-distributes MCO Draugr into most mainland Draugr Crypts.
Does not touch Solstheim currently because I don't have the skill to make a cannibal draugr recolor, nor the permissions.
Fixes the neck gaps that were present in the original mod. (or at least I should have fixed them all)
Renamed Draugr (now more variation than just Awoken Draugr . . .)
Improved scaling and difficulty tuning for the Draugr.
Adds several variations that did not exist in the original mod.
- One-Handed + Shield
- Two-Handed
- Two-Handed Magic users
- Dual Wield(!!! NEW !!!)
Compatibility
- Compatible with all Draugr Overhauls, but not explicitly patched for any of them. These draugr being capable of using MCO movesets in addition to my general gameplay tuning should make them competitive in any load order.
- I will not make patches for other Draugr Overhauls besides the one I use, it's too time consuming and it's difficult to make high effort patches when you don't understand the author's intent or design philosophy.
- Designed to be used in conjunction with (https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/81422) but not required.
- SimonRim Add-On patch included (requires Adamant and Hand to Hand).
- JS Emissive Eyes patch for Draugr MCO here.
- OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED replacement plugin for kebab's original Draugr MCO mod in order to remove some undesirable/conflict prone aspects of his implementation that I didn't touch in my main file. If you report me bugs with my mod without using this file then they are likely due to you not having this file..
For dungeons that add new draugr, I suggest using this mod.
There are some limitations with the Draugr that I am not going to go into depth explaining.
Requirements
Draugr MCO enabled <--- you need this and its requirements.
FAQ
Q: is this a light plugin / espfe / esl?
A: yes, it doesnt take a spot in your load order
Q: Why is the header version 1. 71?
A: BEES exists, download it
Q: Will you patch XYZ Draugr mod for me?
A: No, do it yourself. Making high effort gameplay patches when you don't know anything about the mod isn't fun for me and very time consuming.
Q: But aljo, I don't own fishing, can you make a version that doesn't require it?
A: EVERYONE HAS FISHING it came free with your fu
A massive improvement to kebab's Draugr MCO enabled mod, this update enhances the original with better animations and combat behavior for draugr enemies. With 375 endorsements and nearly 200k downloads, it's a popular choice for Skyrim players using MCO. Last updated in April 2024, it remains a go-to for draugr overhauls.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 199k downloads and 375 endorsements
- Directly builds on a known mod, so you know what you're getting
- Recent update (April 2024) means it's still maintained
⚠️ Cons
- Requires the original Draugr MCO mod, so you need to install that first
- MCO framework can be finicky with other animation mods, so expect potential conflicts
- Only affects draugr, so if you want broader enemy overhauls, this won't cover it
For Skyrim players who already use MCO and want draugr fights to feel more fluid and challenging. If you're not into combat animation overhauls, this isn't for you. But if you're a combat mod enthusiast, this is a no-brainer.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have MCO (Modern Combat Overhaul) installed and set up correctly before adding this mod.
- Use a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to avoid overwriting files and to easily manage load order.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use other draugr or animation mods, as they might conflict.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- aljoxo
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 199,291
- Endorsements
- 375
- Category
- Creatures and Mounts
- Created
- 10/23/2022
- Updated
- 4/27/2024
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