LockBash NG
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 7 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #99 of 134 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
USE ONLY WITH 1. 5. 97 EXE
Anyone is allowed to make AE compatible versions,
only requirement is that this mod must be required for those versions to function.
https://github.com/KrebKrebou/LockBash_SKSE
LOCKBASH NG
SKSE plugin for people who hate locks on things
- Break locks using melee weapons.
- Be a criminal! Breaking locks is a crime, if you get caught ;)
- Every actor can break locks (not yet useful since I've not implemented a way for followers to break locks).
- Seamless integration into vanilla gameplay (doesn't feel moddy if you know what I mean).
- Very performant since it's an SKSE plugin, no load on the script engine.
- INI file to configure to your liking with many options.
How it works:
- Similar to Requiem, every actor in LockBash NG has a Power level (1. 5 Health + Stamina).
So with 100 Health and 100 Stamina an actor has;
(1. 5 x 100 Health) + 100 Stamina = 250 Power
- Power level of an actor dictates the level of locks they can break.
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[] Very Easy: 350 Power;
[] Easy: 450 Power;
[] Average: 550 Power;
[] Hard: 750 Power;
[] Very Hard: 800 Power;
- []Power level can be offset (increased) by:
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[]Unarmed: -100
[]Dagger: -50
[]Sword: +25
[]War-Axe: +50
[]Mace: +75
[]Great-Sword: +100
[]Battle-Axe & War-Hammer: +125
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[]Normal Attack: No bonus
[
]Bash Attack: x1. 1 - Power Attack: x1. 2
LockBash NG is an SKSE plugin that adds a lock bashing mechanic to Skyrim Special Edition and Anniversary Edition, built with CommonLibNG. It's a lightweight gameplay addition for players who want an alternative to lockpicking, with a modest but active community following (507 endorsements).
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 507 endorsements and over 28k downloads.
- Adds a fresh gameplay option for players tired of lockpicking minigames.
- Built on CommonLibNG, which is a reliable framework for SKSE plugins.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SKSE and CommonLibNG, which might be a hurdle for modding newcomers.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter lockpicking or interaction mechanics.
- No detailed feature list, so you'll have to test to see exactly how it works.
For Skyrim players who want to smash locks instead of picking them, especially those who enjoy immersive or brute-force solutions. If you're a modder comfortable with SKSE plugins, this is a neat addition. Skip if you prefer pure vanilla lockpicking or want a mod with extensive customization options.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the correct version of SKSE for your Skyrim edition (SE or AE) to avoid crashes.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle the plugin installation and load order.
- Test the mod in a new save or after disabling other lockpicking mods to ensure compatibility.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- KrebKrebou or FatalityGrogen
- Version
- 1.0.7
- Downloads
- 28,032
- Endorsements
- 507
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/8/2023
- Updated
- 5/1/2024
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