Sentinel - A New Physical Skill
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #29 of 55 Perks and Skills mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
While some may prefer to be agile in combat, it can be an equally effective strategy to remain still and focus on dealing effective blows.
RANK 1
Gain 20% melee damage while standing still. You have a 10% chance to disarm incoming melee attackers while standing still.
RANK 2
Take 20% less weapon damage while standing still. You have a 5% chance to knockdown enemies with a melee attack while standing still.
RANK 3
Gain 40% melee damage while standing still. You have a 20% chance to disarm incoming melee attackers while standing still.
RANK 4
Take 40% less weapon damage while standing still. You have a 10% chance to knockdown enemies with a melee attack while standing still.
CHALLENGE 1
Take 300 damage while standing still
CHALLENGE 2
Kill 30 enemies with a melee attack while standing still
CHALLENGE 3
Take 750 damage while standing still
Sentinel can be found on Tier 3 (Expert tier) of the Physical skill tree. It works similarly to Fallout 4's "Rooted" skill where you are better at melee combat and take less damage while standing still. It can have good effects for any builds, but melee users will get the most use out of it by far. It uses the icon of Isolation.
This skill is compatible with all other mods. I'm slightly biased but I would recommend pairing it with my skill overhaul - Valiant.
Let me know if you find any bugs or have any critique/ideas. I love hearing your feedback.
Sentinel adds a new Tier 3 Physical skill inspired by Fallout 4's Rooted, granting buffs while standing still: increased melee damage, reduced damage taken, chance to disarm melee attackers, and a chance to knockdown. With 84 endorsements and 13,959 downloads, it's a niche but popular perk mod for players who enjoy defensive melee builds.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid download-to-endorsement ratio (13,959 downloads, 84 endorsements) shows real interest.
- Fills a niche for tanky melee builds—Rooted fans will feel right at home.
- Adds both offense and defense, making it a versatile pick for expert-tier perks.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 84 endorsements—still a niche mod, not a community staple.
- Last updated November 2025—may not be updated for future game patches.
For melee-focused players who like to hold their ground and trade blows, especially those who enjoyed Fallout 4's Rooted perk. If you're a stealthy or mobile fighter, this won't fit your style—it's all about standing still.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a perk mod, make sure you have the required level and skill points to access Tier 3 Physical skills in-game.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting other perk mods.
- Test the disarm and knockdown chances in combat—they're percentage-based, so don't expect them to proc every hit.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- golo
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 13,959
- Endorsements
- 84
- Category
- Perks and Skills
- Created
- 9/13/2024
- Updated
- 11/19/2025
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