Summary
A recently releasedSkyrimmod has massively overhauled how NPCs fight by adding new dynamic combat styles to each one. This makes eachSkyrimcombat encounter feel unique, with NPCs being assigned specific styles depending on their role.
At this point, it feels as though there’s no part ofSkyrimthat hasn’t been massively overhauled by talented modders. These mods have only gotten better over the years, and as a core mechanic of the game, combat is frequently a focus of some of the best options around. Earlier this year, a differentSkyrimmod made NPCs smarter during ranged combat. The thing that’s so special about modding is that players can combine mods like this to create a truly curated experience of their own. Without any sign ofThe Elder Scrolls 6in the near future,Skyrimmodding still has plenty of gas in the tank yet.
The mod is titled SkyTactics - Dynamic Combat Styles, and can be foundon Nexus Modsby user Zzyxzz. It adds over 80 new combat styles to the game, which are distributed randomly based on their affiliation to any of the following: humans, guards, soldiers, Forsworn, bosses (one-handed weapon), bosses (two-handed weapon), and Draugr. This adds a ton of depth to the combat, as it always feels as though NPCs will be behaving differently in every scenario. As far asSkyrimmods that improve NPCsgo, it has to go down as one of the best immediately.
Skyrim Mod Makes Huge Combat Improvements
According to Zzyxzz, SkyTactics - Dynamic Combat Styles should be compatible with everything. This is excellent news for players who want to use it with otherSkyrimcombat mods. In fact, they even claim that mods that add new combat movesets will benefit massively from this, as they’ll be prompted to use their movesets more often as a result. To install SkyTactics - Dynamic Combat Styles, players must also download Skypatcher, another mod used to distribute the combat styles to NPCs.
Almost 13 years sinceSkyrim’s release, it’s certainly surprising that gamers are still waiting for the next entry in the series, which was first announced with a vague trailer back in 2018. At this point, it’salmost impossible forThe Elder Scrolls 6to meet expectations, and Bethesda has a huge task with the upcoming title. It could be years yet before the game releases, but one thing is for sure: the modding community needs to be a priority, as it is undoubtedly the main reason thatSkyrimremains such an active game to this day.
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