Less Block Without Shield
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #1 of 34 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Do you think NPCs block too often in combat?
Are you annoyed that power attack or your ultimate skills are blocked by NPCs?
This simple mod is just for you, it simply modifies the conditions for NPCs to perform blocking:
1、Now NPCs must have at least 10 stamina to start blocking
2、All NPCs not equipped with a shield (i.e. NPCs using one-handed or two-handed weapons) can only start blocking if their stamina percentage is greater than or equal to 85%
3、This does not affect the player
4、esp with esl flag(espfe)
It may seem logistically odd to have to have 85%+ stamina to block, but it does drastically reduce the likelihood of these NPCs blocking.
It also means that if the NPC's AI is inclined to be more aggressive, then he'll use up more stamina, so he'll hardly ever block. Whereas if the NPC's AI tends to be defensive, then he uses up less stamina and is more likely to block.
The genesis of designing this simple mod was because I often face a large number of enemies in the game, yet it annoys me that the power attacks that I manage to build up my strength to hit are easily blocked by most of the enemies, thus dealing very little damage.
A combat tweak that significantly reduces the blocking probability of NPCs without shields, making unshielded enemies less defensive. With 64 endorsements and 36,990 downloads, it's a niche but popular mod for players who find NPC blocking too frequent.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid download-to-endorsement ratio (36,990 downloads, 64 endorsements) shows real usage
- Does exactly what it says: less blocking from unshielded NPCs, which can make combat feel more fluid
- Lightweight tweak that doesn't overhaul combat, so it's easy to mix with other mods
⚠️ Cons
- Only 64 endorsements, so it's a smaller community pick—might not be as battle-tested as bigger combat mods
- No version info or compatibility notes, so you're gambling on it working with your current game version
- Could conflict with other combat mods that alter NPC blocking behavior—test before committing
For players who are tired of unshielded NPCs blocking every hit and want a more aggressive combat feel. Skip if you're looking for a full combat overhaul—this is a single, focused tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on PC, use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check if your game version is compatible—since no version is listed, test in a low-stakes area first.
- Pair with other combat mods that increase NPC aggression for a more dynamic feel.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- AntimonyF5
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 36,990
- Endorsements
- 64
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 9/19/2024
- Updated
- 9/19/2024
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