Vanguard - Bash Behaviors Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #1 of 39 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
It Doesn't hurt to read the description.
Changes how most of the Bashing work, NPC bashing have been completely overhauled to be more telegraphed instead of being too fast to give room to dodge or parry without the use of scripts.
Players also get different types of bashing depending on equipped item, not just a visual change but the movement and the speed of the bash now varies to give variety on the approach of certain weapons
The mod completely utilizes the Animation Motion Revolution for each animation to have their own motion data stored inside, this means DAR can be used to replace the bashing animations if you want better ones
Compatibility
The mod modifies the bash behaviors only so Most combat behavior mods would be compatible most notably, CGO, SkySA and my Attack Behavior Revamp Mod
Mods like Inpa Sekiro is recommended to make Bashing more frequent among NPCs
Requirements
3. Animation Motion Revolution
Installation
1. Install the Requirements
2. Install this mod
3. Patch "BashBehaviorsOverhaul" in The Nemesis Patcher
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Vanguard - Bash Behaviors Overhaul reworks bash attacks in Skyrim, giving players different power bash behaviors based on weapon type and making enemy bashes more telegraphed. With over 3,300 endorsements and 475k downloads, it's a popular combat overhaul for players seeking more tactical melee combat.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (3,323 endorsements, 475k downloads)
- Adds weapon-specific depth to bashing, rewarding loadout choices
- Enemy bashes become readable, so you can actually react instead of eating stunlocks
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 — may need patches for newer Skyrim versions or mods that touch combat AI
- Only affects bash behaviors — if you want a full combat overhaul, this is just one piece
For Skyrim players who want more tactical melee combat without overhauling the whole system. If you're tired of enemies bashing you with zero warning, this gives you a fighting chance. Skip if you're looking for a complete combat revamp — this only touches bashing.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a behavior mod, load it after other combat mods to ensure its changes take priority.
- Test with different weapon types (sword, axe, mace) to see how the new power bash behaviors differ.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- BOTuser999
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 475,393
- Endorsements
- 3,323
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 7/20/2021
- Updated
- 7/20/2021
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