Dual Wield Blocking for Idiots - Skyrim Special Edition
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #26 of 37 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
NEW VERSIONS C AND D ADDED CHECK FILES IN DOWNLOADS
INTRODUCTION
Completely redone! A fully functional and intuitive dual wield blocking mod with ZERO scripts. You can fight with spells in the off hand, weapons, and do all attacks with ease. Additionally just tapping backwards while pressing the right mouse button will put you in guard. It's really that easy. Using some work arounds in the Creation Kit, this mod has been done using the vanilla animations, and just reordering when they activate.
Additionally check out the other versions below for more options. Please look at version C and D, these are probably the best versions overall. Sorry for all the different versions, but we all have our preferences. I like version D the best myself at the moment.
HOW TO USE?
VERSION A) Press backwards to move backwards and simultaneously (or near simultaneously) press the RIGHT mouse button to use left hand.
VERSION B) Press Right to move to the Right and simultaneously (or near simultaneously) press the RIGHT mouse button to use left hand.
VERSION C) Stand still, not movement and you will always block. Move in any direction and you can attack freely with the left hand.
VERSION D) Stand still or move backwards to block. Moving forwards or sideways allows freedom to attack. This is the MOST reliable for getting off a block in combat with no hitches. It flows better, if you are aggressive moving forwards or from side to side you can attack, if you are defensive standing still or needing to retreat block mode is enabled. Also helps for those having issues with backwards blocking being a bit sluggish.
FUTURE VERSIONS
- []Will get an animation in ASAP for dual wield blocking so it looks better in 3rd person
- []Stave blocking, looking difficult, still trying on this one
- []Possibly get a workaround for the low mana in mage off hand issue. Though its a minor inconvenience for the most part.
[]1. 3a and 1. 3b are fixes for dual casting. Previous versions would not allow you to dual cast when moving in the trigger direction. This should all be fixed now. Let me know if any issues arise. []1. 35a and 1. 35b fixed one place where there was the possibility of an open loop in the Idle animation structure. This was related to a double entry for dual cast, had to delete the old one, I tried to just "disable" it and that might have caused some looping. []1. 35c Added a version which I consider superior to all others. Stand still to block, move and you can attack with the left hand freely. Hopefully this also resolves issues with those having mouse buttons reversed in
Dual Wield Blocking for Idiots is a Skyrim Special Edition combat mod that enables blocking while dual wielding weapons or holding a spell. Created as a stopgap before SKSE-based solutions, it has gained 2,774 endorsements and nearly 100,000 downloads since its December 2016 update.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,774 endorsements and 99,307 downloads
- Fills a real gap—dual wield blocking is a requested feature
- Lightweight and straightforward, no SKSE needed
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches
- Potential conflicts with other combat mods that alter blocking mechanics
- May not work with certain spell or weapon animations
For Skyrim SE players who dual wield or use spellsword builds and want to block without switching to a shield. Also for those who want a quick fix until more advanced SKSE-based mods are available. Skip if you use mods that overhaul combat blocking systems, as conflicts may arise.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod in your load order after any combat overhaul mods to ensure it takes effect.
- Test blocking with a spell and dual weapons in a safe area to confirm it works with your current setup.
- If you use a mod manager, enable this mod and check for conflicts in the load order.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Mhydrian
- Version
- 1.35d
- Downloads
- 99,307
- Endorsements
- 2,774
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 12/10/2016
- Updated
- 12/15/2016
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