Madmen Poison Damage Nerf - SkyPatcher
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #9 of 195 Patches mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What it does exactly:
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[]Modifying the magnitude multiplier to 0. 5 of the effect "Poison Damage" from Mademen.esp. (Meaning the effect damage is not 50% of its original value)
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]This is from spells like Poison Cloud and other spells as well, I changed the effect itself, so it affects all spells.-
[]Well.... for me as the effect stacks and the NPCs spam it like crazy, it could really drain my HP and kill me in secs before I could even use a potion or switch to my healing spell (which are assigned to F3, so it's just 1 click!), so I made this nerf for myself and decided I'd share it perhaps someone else needs it.
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]Even with the 50% damage nerf, it's still challenging, and it requires me to act fast, or I'll die.-
[]In the .ini file, I left instructions in case you needed to modify it for more/less damage.
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]If you want to modify the duration of the effect, change the 2nd null to the amount (in secs) you want, so it would look like ~null~5~null~0. 3[]If you notice any problem with the code or a better way to achieve the same goal, let me know.
[]Suggestions and requests are welcome.
Credit:
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[]@Zzyxzz for the BRILLIANT SkyPatcher
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]@Ooreeoo for Madmen - A Forsworn OverhaulYou can buy me a coffee here.
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[]@Zzyxzz for the BRILLIANT SkyPatcher
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[]In the .ini file, I left instructions in case you needed to modify it for more/less damage.
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[]Well.... for me as the effect stacks and the NPCs spam it like crazy, it could really drain my HP and kill me in secs before I could even use a potion or switch to my healing spell (which are assigned to F3, so it's just 1 click!), so I made this nerf for myself and decided I'd share it perhaps someone else needs it.
This SkyPatcher mod halves the poison damage from Madmen - A Forsworn Overhaul's spells, making poison clouds and similar effects less lethal. It includes an INI file for further tweaking damage and duration. For players who find the poison spam too punishing but still want a challenge.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Directly addresses a common frustration with poison spam, making fights more manageable
- Configurable via INI, so you can tweak the nerf to your liking
- Small and focused patch, easy to install and remove
⚠️ Cons
- Only works with Madmen - A Forsworn Overhaul, so it's useless if you don't use that mod
- Requires SkyPatcher, which adds an extra dependency to your load order
- May not be updated if Madmen or SkyPatcher changes, potentially breaking compatibility
For Skyrim players who use Madmen - A Forsworn Overhaul but find the poison damage from enemies too punishing. If you want a challenge without getting melted in seconds, this mod is for you. Skip if you don't use Madmen or if you prefer the original difficulty.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SkyPatcher installed and running before adding this mod, or it won't work.
- If you want to tweak the damage further, open the INI file and follow the instructions to change the multiplier.
- Test the mod in a fight with Forsworn to see if the new poison damage feels right for your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Mo
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 7,704
- Endorsements
- 45
- Category
- Patches
- Created
- 5/18/2025
- Updated
- 1/21/2026
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