Holding stamina exhaustion
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #23 of 31 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Continuing to defend will consume stamina. There is also a version that consumes stamina while defending, attacking, Swimming, and jumping. Simple mod without script.
This simple, script-free mod for Skyrim makes holding a defensive stance consume stamina over time, adding a resource management layer to blocking. It also offers an optional version that drains stamina during attacking, swimming, and jumping. With 129 endorsements and 5,446 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated tweak for players seeking more challenging combat.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Adds a meaningful stamina cost to blocking, making combat more tactical.
- Script-free design means no script lag or conflicts with other script-heavy mods.
- Community-tested with 129 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects stamina drain; no other combat changes, so it may feel too simple for some.
- The optional version's stamina drain on attacking and jumping might feel punishing or unbalanced.
- Compatibility with other combat overhauls that alter stamina or blocking is uncertain.
For Skyrim players who want a more challenging combat experience where blocking isn't free. It's great for those who enjoy survival-style resource management and don't want script-heavy mods. Skip if you prefer fast-paced combat or already use a comprehensive combat overhaul that handles stamina.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, install the main file and then choose the optional version if you want the extra stamina drains.
- Since this mod is script-free, it's safe to add or remove mid-playthrough, but always test in a new save to avoid any unexpected issues.
- Pair with a mod that shows stamina bar more clearly, like 'SkyUI' or 'A Matter of Time', to keep track of your stamina during combat.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- muenmatti
- Version
- 1.5.1
- Downloads
- 5,446
- Endorsements
- 129
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 1/23/2021
- Updated
- 2/6/2021
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