Unarmed Weapon Speed Scaling and Unlocked Movement

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,391 endorsements) 📥 430,550 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 5/4/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By MaybeAsrak · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/15/2022 📅 Created: 5/4/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #8 of 99 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Adds the relevant variable binding set to the 3 main unarmed power attack entries in the 1hm_behavior.hkx files so that unarmed power attacks will scale the animation speed with weaponspeedmult like other weapons.

Comes with a nemesis patch in case you have another mod that also has 1hm_behavior files.

UPDATE 4/29/2023:

Huge shoutout to Noah who has a new mod that will let you benefit from weaponspeedmult without using a fist weapon (you still need fist weapons for a few vanilla weapon things like enchanting but now theres an option not to worry about that).

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/89042

UPDATE 1. 1:

Added another version that can have unlocked movement during unarmed power attacks if you use the console command player.sgv bHandToHandUnlocked 1

It works in 1st and 3rd person but you will ice skate fiercely in 3rd person. This archive contains the weapon speed scaling fix as before.

Also if you want a nice seamless unarmed mod to complement this mod, check out https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/59790

You must use a fist weapon and not the default unarmed weapon to get any benefit from weaponspeedmult on normal or power attacks. I don't know how to fix this but would be happy to if someone knows the secrets.

Bugs (kind of):

Just like with normal weapons, once weaponspeedmult gets high, you will do a normal attack before the power attack (there is an intermediate amount of weaponspeedmult where you start the normal attack but the power attack kicks in halfway through). It can kind of look janky but also looks kind of like a 2 hit combo.

I haven't unlocked the power attacks, so you are still locked in place when power attacking or using the dual wield punch combo (which does scale with weaponspeedmult). NOW UNLOCKED AS OF 1. 1 but CGO will look better in 3rd person so use that and the 1. 0 file and use nemesis(probably won't work with the 1. 1 file but no reason to use them together).

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This Skyrim mod fixes unarmed power attack animation speed to scale with the weaponspeedmult value, requiring a fist weapon or Noah's unarmed SKSE. With 1,391 endorsements and 430,550 downloads, it's a popular gameplay tweak for unarmed builds, last updated in June 2022.

✨ Key Features

Fixes 1hm_behavior files for 1st and 3rd person so unarmed power attack animation speed scales with weaponspeedmult AV value.
Requires a fist weapon to benefit, or Noah's unarmed SKSE for alternative use.
Popular with 1,391 endorsements and 430,550 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 1,391 endorsements and over 430k downloads—clearly a must-have for unarmed fans.
  • Directly fixes a core annoyance: power attack speed not matching your weapon speed, making unarmed combat feel more responsive.
  • Works in both first and third person, so you get consistent behavior regardless of view.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in June 2022—might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or AE updates, so check before installing.
  • Requires a fist weapon or Noah's unarmed SKSE to get any benefit, so it's not a standalone fix for all unarmed playstyles.
  • No detailed documentation or install instructions provided by the author, so you'll need to figure out the setup yourself.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love unarmed builds and hate when power attacks feel sluggish or out of sync with their weapon speed. If you're using fist weapons or Noah's unarmed SKSE, this mod is a no-brainer. Skip if you don't play unarmed or prefer gameplay overhauls that change more than animation timing.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have a fist weapon equipped (like the Iron Fists or any unarmed weapon) or install Noah's unarmed SKSE, or the mod won't do anything.
  • If you're on Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition, verify the mod works with your game version—last update was 2022, so test it early.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and easily remove if it causes issues.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
MaybeAsrak
Version
1.1
Downloads
430,550
Endorsements
1,391
Category
Gameplay
Created
5/4/2022
Updated
6/15/2022

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