For Honor Stamina System

⭐ ⭐ (786 endorsements) 📥 24,058 downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 3/7/2026
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By Blessing · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/30/2026 📅 Created: 3/7/2026
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5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #26 of 127 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Patch Notes:

1. 1 Update: 

  • []New Adamant - Hand to Hand version added. [/]

    []Exhaustion state duration now scales down with both equipped weapon skill and equipped armor skill. Scales at -0. 003% per level. At level 100 each one reduces the total duration by 30%, when both are 100 it is reduced by about half.[/]

    []The normal version checks which armor your wearing three or more piece of. If you wearing less than 1 piece of light and heavy armor then your considered unarmored and it scales with Alteration level. Unarmed scales with One-Handed level. [/]

    []The Adamant version checks your chest piece to determine which armor scaling is applied, if a light or heavy chest isn't equipped it scales with Alteration level. Unarmed scales with Hand to Hand level.[/]

    []Exhaustion state can no longer occur outside of combat.[/]

    1. 2 Update: 

    • []Exhaustion state no longer refreshes when attacking while out of stamina. [/]

      []Gain back slightly more stamina during recovery. [/]

      []Stamina regen halt from attacking does not affect you while stamina regen state is active (prevents canceling out the effect)[/]

      []Attack speed nerf has been increased to 35%. [/]

      1. 3 Update: 

      • []Fortify stamina and stamina rate potions are now integrated into the stamina system. [/]

        []Fortify stamina rate potions prevent stamina regeneration delay after attack [/]

        []Fortify stamina potions prevent dealing lower damage with lower stamina (does not prevent increased damage at high stamina)[/]

        []Attacks using shields now have a cost, 30 for power attacks 15 for light attacks. [/]

        []Reduced two handed costs from 60 -> 50 for power 30 -> 25 for light. Other causes slightly reduced. [/]

        []New Drawn Weapon Movement addon in optional files. Move 5% slower with weapons/magic/fists drawn out of combat and 25% slower in combat. Effects player and NPC's. [/]

        []Adamant only version for now, once updates are tweaked / finalized regular version will be updated as well. [/]

        1. 4 Update: 

        This patch reduced the scaling on how much stamina affects damage and poise, and nerfs offense while in out of stamina state ev

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

For Honor Stamina System overhauls stamina into a critical combat mechanic, scaling damage and stagger with stamina levels. It introduces a new exhaustion state with animations and effects when stamina depletes, and modifies light attacks. This gameplay mod is for players seeking deeper, more strategic combat.

✨ Key Features

Overhauls stamina to be an extremely important combat mechanic
Damage and stagger scale with stamina levels
Adds a new exhaustion state mechanic with animations and effects when stamina runs out
Modifies light attacks

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 786 endorsements and over 24k downloads
  • Adds meaningful depth to combat by making stamina management crucial
  • Exhaustion state with animations and effects adds visual feedback

⚠️ Cons

  • May require balancing tweaks as stamina changes can affect game difficulty
  • Potential conflicts with other gameplay mods that alter stamina or combat
  • Light attack changes might not suit all playstyles
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want combat to require more strategic stamina management and enjoy risk-reward mechanics. If you prefer fast-paced, less punishing combat, this might not be for you. It's for those who like deep, tactical gameplay.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Test the mod in a low-stakes area to get a feel for the new stamina drain and exhaustion state.
  • Watch your stamina bar more carefully; heavy attacks and dodges will leave you vulnerable when exhausted.
  • If you find the difficulty spike too high, consider pairing with a stamina regen mod to soften the curve.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Blessing
Version
2.0
Downloads
24,058
Endorsements
786
Category
Gameplay
Created
3/7/2026
Updated
6/30/2026

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