Mortal Enemies SE
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #8 of 30 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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NEW VERSION: There are now 2 versions of Mortal Enemies for different melee speeds.
Please read the articles tab and file descriptions to help pick which one you want.
12/2 - 2. 0 TEST VERSION updated: Test Version #2 with added tweaks, looking for feedback! Read the new article on 2. 0 test changes or the sticky in discussion tab for info.
12/5 - Patch release: SkyTEST - Realistic Animals and Predators Patch available.
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OFF THE TURNBUCKLE
MORTAL ENEMIES SE
What is Mortal Enemies?This mod removes the ability of all enemies to track the player with 100% accuracy while in combat. Melee combat is no longer about who can sponge up more hits, its about spacing, reactions, tactics and positioning.
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Whats wrong with vanilla combat?
1. Vanilla monsters have a really fast turn rate, which isn't a problem until you are right next to them and they're so fast they never miss.
2. Vanilla monsters also have a huge attack cone that will hit you even if you somehow managed to dodge the actual animation of the hit.
Whats the use of moving around if your enemy will always hit you if you're in range? Melee combat is reduced to trading hits and the only mitigation you have is blocking.
BORING. Mortal Enemies fixes this.
How is does M. E. fix this?
1. M. E. tunes the turn rate for every creature in the game so they are not perfect aimbots in melee.
2. M. E. tunes every single attack cone on every attack creatures can do in game to match their animation more closely. Draugr stabs/chops have narrow cones, wide sweeps have bigger ones but all are smaller than vanilla. Wolfs can miss their leaps at you. Bears are slow but have big reach and wide cones. Giants are cumbersome.
3. Attack Commitment - a reworked version of this mod is also merged with the creature changes to effectively cover YOU AND EVERY ENEMY IN THE GAME.
1H weapons are maneuverable.
2h weapons are less so.
Power attacks are even less.
Casters who are channeling are slowed slightly.
Archers with bows drawn are more
Mortal Enemies SE is a combat overhaul for Skyrim Special Edition that removes the aimbot-like attacks of creatures and imposes movement limits on NPCs while they are attacking. With over 26,000 endorsements and 2.9 million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking more realistic and fair combat.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 26,866 endorsements and 2.9M downloads—this is a proven combat fix.
- Directly tackles the most annoying part of Skyrim combat: enemies tracking you mid-swing.
- Lightweight and likely compatible with most setups since it tweaks existing behavior.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016—may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches or other combat mods.
- Only affects creature attacks and NPC movement; doesn't add new combat mechanics or animations.
For Skyrim players who are tired of enemies hitting you no matter how you dodge. If you want a more skill-based combat feel without overhauling the entire system, this is a must-try. Skip if you're looking for flashy new combat moves or deep mechanics—this is a subtle but impactful tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, you can install it manually by dropping the files into your Data folder, but using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 makes uninstalling easier.
- Load order matters: place it after other combat mods that alter NPC behavior to avoid conflicts.
- If you use other combat mods, check their compatibility pages—this mod is old, so some newer mods may override its changes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- center05
- Version
- 1.05
- Downloads
- 2,886,657
- Endorsements
- 26,866
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 11/22/2016
- Updated
- 12/15/2016
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