Valhalla Combat - Backstab Bug Fix

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,049 endorsements) 📥 483,737 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 7/30/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Moonling · Bug Fixes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/20/2023 📅 Created: 7/30/2023
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #4 of 69 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Valhalla Combat

Backstab Bug Fix

This goes without saying but this mod requires Valhalla Combat by DTry

For those that don't know about this bug it's basically an issue where your character will preform a backstab kill move on a

target no matter what their HP is, this bug wouldn't be so bad but the kill move preformed won't actually kill the target. Instead it

causes them to be invincible for a few seconds. Additionally this can trigger multiple times in a row making combat quite annoying.

This mod makes a new minor adjustments to the kill move root animations to help prevent them from triggering when they're not

suppose to and actually kill when they are trigger. I've tested this for quite a few hours on my own save and made sure both kill moves

and executions are working. However due to the random nature of the bug it's possible that it's still not 100% fixed and or other mods

may cause the bug to reappear.

Technical Info:

- Light flagged ESP

- overwrites the Val_KillMoveFrontSideRoot and Val_KillMoveBackSideRoot idle animations

- adds the "ShouldAttackKill" and "GetGlobalValue - KillMove" conditions to both animations, these were conditions present in the vanilla

kill move root animations but missing from here, this is what makes the kill moves only trigger when the target is able to be killed in one hit.

- Changes the Related Idle Animation from "NonMountedCombatRight" to "NonMountedCombatRightPower" to match vanilla kill moves

-Changed the Related Idle Animation "NormalAttack" to "KillMoveBackSideRoot" on the Val_KillMoveBackSideRoot animation, this

seems to be what allowed the kill moves to actually kill the target, again to match vanilla.

-Adjusted the condition "GetIsID" for the value player == 0 to Run on Subject instead of Target

-Added condition "HasKeyword" ActorTypeNPC == 1

Both these changes are again to match with vanilla kill moves

Known Issues:

It seems that the backstab can still be triggered on races that aren't included in Valhalla's kill move list.

This will include things like skeevers or modded races, the has keyword ActorTypeNPC check should help with that but it's not a 100% fix

Credit: Dtry for making Valhalla Combat

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A simple bug fix for Valhalla Combat that resolves the backstab issue. With 2,049 endorsements and 483,737 downloads, it's a widely used patch for Skyrim players. Last updated in August 2023, it remains relevant for the modding community.

✨ Key Features

Fixes the backstab bug in Valhalla Combat.
Simple and lightweight patch.
High adoption with 2,049 endorsements and 483,737 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved fix (2,049 endorsements) — clearly solves a real problem for many players.
  • Massive download count (483,737) shows it's a go-to patch for Valhalla Combat users.
  • Lightweight and focused — does one thing and does it well.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only addresses the backstab bug — if you're looking for broader combat tweaks, this isn't it.
  • Last updated in August 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest Valhalla Combat versions if they've changed since.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use Valhalla Combat and are frustrated by the backstab bug. If you've noticed backstabs not working correctly, this patch is a must-have. Skip if you don't use Valhalla Combat or if you're fine with the bug.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install this patch after Valhalla Combat and let your mod manager overwrite any conflicting files.
  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, deploy the mod and check for conflicts — this patch should load after Valhalla Combat.
  • Test backstabs on a training dummy or a bandit to confirm the fix is working before diving into serious fights.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Moonling
Version
1.1
Downloads
483,737
Endorsements
2,049
Category
Bug Fixes
Created
7/30/2023
Updated
8/20/2023

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