Sidekick's Technique SSE (Follower and Player's Combination Attack System)
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 32 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
(Add or change : Version 2. 0)
■The system starts
An Equipment item "Brotherhood of Blades" is added in Sleeping Giant Inn.
When your follower equips with it, the combo system starts. When he unequips, the system ends.
A message is displayed in each case.
The system starts : "... I don't want to set the world on fire"
The system ends : "... War... War never changes"
Can't be turned the system start in combat. You have to prepare before the combat.
When the combo system starts, You choose the game difficulty options you are playing.
These options change the base value of combo damage.
For example
Difficulty : (Base value) x (Difficulty multiplier) = (Combo damage)
Adept : (40) x (1. 0) = (40)
Expert : (54) x (0. 75) = (40)
Master : (80) x (0. 5) = (40)
Legendary : (160) x (0. 25) = (40)
Even at high difficulty, the combo damage is always the same.
Novice and Apprentice are not included.
■About the combo system
1)Combo method
When you stack follower's power attack with player's power attack, your enemy receives additional damage.
(Step1) In combat, your follower casts the Shout and goes into "standby mode".
(Step2) When he makes a power attack, his combat target goes into "trigger mode".
(Step3) Player hits the target with a power attack, an arrow shot or a dual casting spell within 2 seconds.
(Step4) Combo!
About dual casting combo
The combo conditions are dual casting of spells with a projectile.
it means that the combo be done even with "Healing Hands".
Spells like "Flames" go well with the combo system.
Now, your role playing as a spellcaster can have a strong option.
In Skyrim, there are many spells, and there are also many Magic MODs.
Try to find spells that the combo be done and your spellcaster's combat style.
They may have very interesting result.
2)EX combo mode
EX combo is true power. it has strong damage, strong area, and strong debuff.
If you want to get this true power, you have to challenge.
Special moves always require conditions. It doesn't activate just by pressing a button.
(Step1) Activate first combo.
(Step2) Activate next combo in 40 seconds or less. ( x2 )
(Step3) EX combo mode!
(Step4) Activate EX combo in 40 seconds or less.
(Step5) EX combo mode will continue.
3)Rank up
Your follower's level value improves the combo performance.
Rank1 : Magnitude(40) Area(15)
Rank2 : Magnitude(80) Area(15)
Rank3 : Magnitude(120) Area(15)
Rank4 : Magnitude(160) A
Sidekick's Technique SSE adds a follower-player combo attack system to Skyrim Special Edition. Equip your follower with the 'Brotherhood of Blades' item from Sleeping Giant Inn to enable combos, where timing your power attacks, arrows, or dual-cast spells with your follower's power attacks triggers bonus damage. The mod includes difficulty scaling to keep combo damage consistent across game difficulties.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Unique combat mechanic that encourages coordination with your follower, adding depth to battles.
- Spellcaster-friendly: dual-casting spells like Flames or Healing Hands can trigger combos, opening up new playstyles.
- Decent community traction with 102 endorsements and over 7,500 downloads, showing it's been tried and appreciated.
⚠️ Cons
- System can't be activated mid-combat, so you must plan ahead or you'll miss out on combos in sudden fights.
- Combo window is tight (2 seconds), which might feel punishing for players who prefer slower, methodical combat.
- Compatibility risk with other combat overhauls or mods that alter follower AI or power attack behavior.
For Skyrim players who want a fresh combat twist that rewards teamwork with their follower. If you're a spellcaster looking for more impactful magic options, this mod gives you a reason to dual-cast. Skip if you prefer solo combat or don't use followers often.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Pick up the 'Brotherhood of Blades' from Sleeping Giant Inn before heading into battle—you can't equip it mid-combat.
- Practice timing with a follower who uses power attacks frequently, like two-handed warriors, to get the hang of the 2-second window.
- If you're a mage, try dual-casting a projectile spell like Flames or even Healing Hands to trigger combos—it works!
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- NOB NO13
- Version
- 2.01
- Downloads
- 7,597
- Endorsements
- 102
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 11/11/2020
- Updated
- 2/25/2021
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