Locational Damage(SKSE Plugin)
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 28 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a mod ported the latest version of Locational Damage(SKSE Plugin) to SE.
This mod makes it possible to do extra damage and stagger etc. effect depending on the body part when the attack hits the actor. No ESP file. You can do locational damage to actors of various races. Since this mod works only with skse plugin, you can safely install / uninstall at any time.
You can open "LocationalDamage.ini" to change the settings.
How does it work?
It calculates the distance between the hit position of the attack and the node position of the actor. By using the position where attacks hit, it is lightweight because it does not do complicated and heavy processing.
Address Library for SKSE Plugins
health damage, magicka damage, stamina damage, interrupt, stagger, knockdown, unequip armor, unequip weapon, decrease weapon speed, increase spell charge time, decrease movement speed
Head, arms, foot and heart
NPCs, Draugr, Hagraven, Spriggan, Skeleton, VampireLord, Lurker, Giant, AtronachFrost, VampireBrute, Troll, Werewolf, Dog, Wolf, Falmer, Riekling, Bear, Chaurus, Deer, Dragon_Priest, DwarvenCenturion, DwarvenSphere, AtronachFlame, AtronachStorm, Goat, Horker, Horse, Mammoth, SabreCat, Skeever, Cow, ChaurusFlyer, BoarRiekling, Scrib, DwarvenBallista, Dragon
Head
DwarvenSpider, FrostbiteSpider, IceWraith, Slaughterfish, WispMother, Seeker
None
Witchlight, Hare, Chicken, Mudcrab, Netch
Basically it is compatible with races added by mods.
・Spells do not cause locational damage.
・Races with No Knockdowns flag will not knockdown.
・Because of the balance adjustment, the effect occurrence probability is multiplied by 0. 3 to 1. 7 due to the difference in maximum health of the attacker and the target.
・The heavier the weapon, the higher the chance that the effect will occur.
- Credits
SKSE team for SKSE.
meh321 for Address Library for SKSE Plugins.
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Locational Damage is a SKSE plugin for Skyrim that adds extra damage and stagger effects based on which body part is hit, with no ESP file. It has 4,009 endorsements and 236,311 downloads, last updated in March 2021. This mod is for players who want more tactical combat depth without adding an ESP to their load order.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 4,009 endorsements and 236k downloads
- No ESP means it's lightweight and won't bloat your load order
- Adds tactical depth to combat—headshots actually matter
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—might not work with the latest Skyrim version or AE
- Requires SKSE, so you need to set that up first
For Skyrim players who want more realistic and tactical combat without adding a heavy mod. If you're tired of sponging hits and want to reward precise aim, this is for you. Skip if you're on console or don't want to deal with SKSE.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SKSE installed and launch the game through skse_loader.exe, not the default launcher.
- Since there's no ESP, you can just drop the files into your Data folder—no mod manager needed, but using one helps with uninstalling.
- Check if the mod is compatible with your Skyrim version (SE or AE) before installing, as SKSE plugins are version-sensitive.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Felisky
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 236,311
- Endorsements
- 4,009
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 3/13/2021
- Updated
- 3/13/2021
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