Knockback and Stagger Remastered
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 7 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
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 55 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod combines two great mods (Poise for Vanilla and Large Stagger) to make every stagger unique and dependant on the attack issued by the player.
Essentially, I have added DAR conditions to activate various staggers depending on attacks and adding a stagger variation on a random chance.
The main file should be compatible with anything as it is bit for vanilla.
Heavy armour is more resistant to knockback!
Important
The optional file incorporates the mod: POISE Breaker (read modpage here: Poisebreaker - A Poise Mod Addon at Skyrim Special Edition Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com)) in order to balance staggers so that npcs are not constantly knocked down.
I highly recommend this optional file which includes my small tweaks to poisebreaker!
To get it working please install in the following order:
Step 1: Install POISE
POISE - Stagger Overhaul SKSE at Skyrim Special Edition Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com)
Open the mod after installation, follow this directory: "POISE - Stagger Overhaul SKSE\meshes\actors\character\animations" and delete all fwd. HKX files found here.
Step 2: Install NG
POISE - Stagger Overhaul - NG at Skyrim Special Edition Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com)
Step 3: Install Poisebreaker
Poisebreaker - A Poise Mod Addon at Skyrim Special Edition Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com)
Step 4: Install my mod + Optional file
Knockback and Stagger Remastered at Skyrim Special Edition Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com)
Step 5: Install a combat mod of your choice, see below
Your files should look like the one in the images!
This optional file is intended to be used with a mod that causes staggers of its own such as valhalla combat/valgrind/sekiro, valor, vanguard.
Poise will provide staggers dependant on a number of conditions, whilst the knockback remaster will provide varying staggers for the above mentioned mods.
Creds go to:
LokiWasTaken
Knockback and Stagger Remastered merges Poise for Vanilla and Large Stagger into a single mod, making every stagger unique and dependent on the attack that caused it. With 574 endorsements and over 25,000 downloads, it's a community favorite for players seeking more dynamic combat feedback.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 574 endorsements and over 25k downloads.
- Merges two popular stagger mods into one, saving load order slots.
- Adds depth to combat by making stagger reactions vary by attack.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2023, so it may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Requires the original mods (Poise for Vanilla and Large Stagger) to be installed, adding setup complexity.
- Potential conflicts with other animation or combat overhauls that modify stagger mechanics.
For Skyrim players who want more realistic and varied combat feedback without overhauling the entire combat system. If you're tired of the same stagger animation for every hit, this mod adds nuance. Skip if you prefer minimal modding or don't want to manage multiple dependencies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install both required mods first, then load Knockback and Stagger Remastered after them in your mod manager.
- Test with different weapon types to see how stagger varies—greatswords should feel heavier than daggers.
- If you use other combat mods, check their compatibility patches to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- FrostGV
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 25,365
- Endorsements
- 574
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 12/31/2022
- Updated
- 1/4/2023
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