Weapons now also Block Arrows and Magic with the Blocking Perks.
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 20 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is just a small tweak so that the perks Elemental protection and Deflect Arrows also now work without a shield as long as you are holding the block button. I did this to make not using a shield or magic slightly more viable with high difficulty settings. Elemental protection was reverted back to 50% and arrow deflection only causes some damage reduction based on your fBlockAmountWeaponMult setting which at default is 50% reduction (0. 5).
This small tweak makes the Elemental Protection and Deflect Arrows perks work without a shield, as long as you're blocking. It aims to make shieldless builds more viable on high difficulty. Elemental Protection is set to 50% and arrow deflection reduces damage by 50% by default.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 214 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads.
- Makes shieldless builds actually viable on higher difficulties.
- Simple tweak that doesn't overhaul combat, just fills a gap.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so it may be outdated for current game versions.
- Only affects two perks, so it's a narrow fix.
- Potential compatibility issues with other combat overhauls that modify the same perks.
For Skyrim players who like to go sword-and-board-less but still want defensive options. If you're tired of being forced to use a shield on Legendary difficulty, this is for you. Skip if you want a full combat overhaul—this is a small tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after any other combat mods to ensure the perk changes take effect.
- If you're using a mod manager, you can preview the file structure to confirm it's just a plugin.
- Test the perk changes on a low-level character to see the damage reduction in action.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Sculelos
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 5,129
- Endorsements
- 214
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 3/15/2017
- Updated
- 3/16/2017
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