Simple Dodge (Requiem dodge standalone)
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #36 of 137 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
There are a lot of dodge mods that work well in 3rd person, but I don't think they really fit the 1st person combat that Skyrim predominantly favors. The mod Requiem has a dodge perk that I think is a lot better for 1st person. So I made it a standalone mod (without the perk requirement that Requiem has). Essentially, when you press "sprint" while moving backwards, left, or right, you move much faster for a brief amount of time, and lose some stamina. You'll also get some camera shake (only in first person), and a dodge sound will play. This dodge is similar to 1st person games like Vermintide, and it has the benefit of letting you attack and block while you dodge. It doesn't come with any iframes, so don't think it will trivialize your game, but I think mechanically it's a lot better than Dark Souls style dodge rolls (for Skyrim's combat, I mean).
The most recent update (you can update by just replacing the old files) comes with an MCM that lets you customize everything about the mod. You can change how much speed the dodge gives you (there are separate options for left/right dodging and backwards dodging, because backwards movement is generally slower), for how much time, the camera shake, and whether you want the dodge sound to play. Remember that during combat everything is louder and messier than if you're just standing around, so if you want to tweak the options, it's probably best to do it in combat.
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Simple Dodge is a standalone version of Requiem's dodge perk, letting you sprint backwards, left, or right to perform a quick dodge with stamina cost and camera shake in first person. It includes an MCM for customization and is designed for first-person combat, but lacks iframes and is incompatible with True Directional Movement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 185 endorsements and over 9,400 downloads.
- MCM customization lets you fine-tune dodge feel to your preference.
- Fits first-person combat better than roll-style dodges, like Vermintide.
⚠️ Cons
- No iframes means you'll still get hit if you mistime the dodge.
- Incompatible with True Directional Movement, and the author won't fix it.
- Third-person dodge may not work as intended if you use TDM.
For Skyrim players who want a lightweight, first-person-friendly dodge mechanic without the full Requiem overhaul. If you're tired of Dark Souls-style rolls that feel clunky in first person, this is for you. Skip if you rely on True Directional Movement or want invincibility frames.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use True Directional Movement, this mod won't work as intended—consider skipping or using a different dodge mod.
- Tweak the MCM settings during combat to get the right feel, since movement speeds differ in battle.
- Since there are no iframes, time your dodges to avoid attacks rather than relying on invincibility.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Nickesponja
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 9,451
- Endorsements
- 185
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 11/15/2022
- Updated
- 9/9/2023
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