Fisticuffs Hand to Hand Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #7 of 34 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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An overhaul that changes how unarmed combat works, it treats them as actual weapons with directional power attacks, blocking, bashing and with some unique mechanics, it works in both 3rd and 1st person, it's designed for vanilla combat as opposed to MCO or BFCO
The mod unlocks directional power attacking so you can do your classic forward, left, right, back and standing power attacks, it also lets you block and bash with your fists too, while also adding in some Special Attacks
It also changes the unarmed combat run animation to use your sheathed weapon run animation(Existing OAR replacements will replace this animation for you), while the walk animation is a custom combat ready fists raised animation, I have no idea how this will look when playing with a controller, nor do I care tbh
NPCs can still do the classic muliti punch attack as well
The mod adds in a few special attacks and mechanics to your unarmed kit, nothing to fancy just a few little extras
Nemesis - https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/60033
Payload Interpreter - https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/65089
Sky Patcher - https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/106659 (Only if you want the ring to spawn)
Precision - https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/72347 (Can work without it
Fisticuffs Hand to Hand Overhaul reworks unarmed combat in both first and third person, making it behave like a standard weapon while introducing new mechanics. With 193 endorsements and over 33,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more viable fist-fighting experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 193 endorsements and 33k downloads.
- Tackles a niche but requested feature—making fists viable.
- Works in both first and third person, so no camera mode is left behind.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is vague on what the new mechanics actually are.
- Last updated in July 2024, so it might not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- As a combat overhaul, it could conflict with other mods that touch unarmed or weapon systems.
For players who want to punch their way through the game without feeling underpowered. If you're tired of unarmed combat being a joke and want it to feel like a real weapon, this is for you. Skip if you're happy with vanilla fistfights or prefer magic/gun builds.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version matches the mod's last update (July 2024) to avoid issues.
- If you use other combat mods, load Fisticuffs after them to ensure its changes take priority.
- Test unarmed combat in a low-stakes fight first to get a feel for the new mechanics.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- NickNak
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 33,493
- Endorsements
- 193
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 7/16/2024
- Updated
- 7/25/2024
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