BattleMounts
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #214 of 836 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
BattleMounts
BattleMounts is here, and adds attacks to mounts.
By default it adds attacks to a tamed Lox.
However when coupled with the mod Mount Up by Koosemose
It will also add attacks for tamed Boar and Wolves.
- Primary: Bite (Melee)
- Secondary: Stomp (AOE)
- Primary: Headbutt (Melee)
- Secondary: Headbutt (Boars don't have a secondary attack.)
- Primary: Bite (Melee)
- Secondary: Headbutt (Melee)
Attack damages can be modified with the damage multipliers under:
Pause Menu > Mod Settings > BattleMounts
While on the topic of configs, you can change the attacks of each mount,
you just need to find the prefab name, This allows other mods to add additional attacks.
Installation (manual)
Extract the ".dll" to the folder:
Valheim\Bepinex\plugins
Thunder Store users
I will not upload my mods to the thunder store at this time.
If you want to use this mod with thunder store follow the directions below.
-
[]Select profile.
[
]Select `Settings`.[]Select `Browse profile folder`.
[]Open `Bepinex\plugins`.
- Extract the `.dll` to this folder.
- 0. 0. 1: Initial release.
Known issues
You can find issues at Github
BattleMounts adds attack capabilities to your mounts in Skyrim, letting them fight alongside you. With 103 endorsements and over 6,000 downloads, it's a niche gameplay mod that enhances mounted combat. Last updated in March 2022, it may require testing for compatibility with the latest game version.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 103 endorsements and 6,032 downloads—enough to show it works for many.
- Fills a real gap: mounted combat in Skyrim is weak, and this mod directly addresses that.
- Lightweight and focused—no bloat, just adds attacks to mounts.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022—might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches or DLC.
- No detailed description or install instructions provided by the author, so you're on your own for setup.
- Small mod with limited scope—if you want deeper mounted combat overhauls, this might feel too basic.
For Skyrim players who love mounted combat and want their horses to actually fight back. If you're tired of dismounting every time an enemy appears, this mod is for you. Skip if you prefer overhaul mods that add complex mounted combat systems—this is a simple, direct addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the mod files in your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex to avoid conflicts.
- Test the mod on a saved game before starting a new playthrough to ensure it works with your current setup.
- If you use other combat mods, check load order to prevent overwriting mount attack behaviors.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- FusionLord
- Version
- 0.0.2
- Downloads
- 6,032
- Endorsements
- 103
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/7/2022
- Updated
- 3/7/2022
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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