Better Blocking
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #37 of 531 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Increase blocking power but use some oxygen with each block. Blocking with a full CO2 bar will cost you health.
Better Blocking by Ixion XVII is a gameplay mod that increases blocking power but consumes oxygen with each block. Blocking with a full CO2 bar costs health. It has 494 endorsements and 159,893 downloads, last updated April 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Popular mod with 494 endorsements and 159,893 downloads.
- Adds a strategic trade-off to blocking, making combat more tactical.
- Actively maintained, last updated April 2026.
⚠️ Cons
- May require balancing tweaks if you're used to vanilla blocking.
- Oxygen consumption might be punishing in low-oxygen environments.
For players who want more depth in combat and are willing to manage resources. Skip if you prefer simple, unmodified blocking mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod is compatible with your game version before installing.
- If using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid errors.
- Test blocking in a safe area to see how oxygen consumption affects your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- Ixion XVII
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 159,893
- Endorsements
- 494
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 10/5/2023
- Updated
- 4/28/2026
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