Modifications are created in order to diversify the game world with various improvements, for example: beautiful nature, realistic water, high-quality colors and detailed drawing of characters and surroundings. However, these are all graphic modes, but there are also those that can add new equipment to the character’s backpack and provide new satellites. In this article, we will talk about modifications that affect the character’s animation, making it possible to reproduce finishing moves in Skyrim.
Game description
Skyrim is one of the provinces of the great kingdom of Tamriel, in which the protagonist begins his journey. The plot is based on a story about dragon-born people who possessed the power of flying reptiles. The player will have to overcome many obstacles in order to overcome universal evil. In addition to the main storyline, the character is available to participate in the life of many factions: the Thieves Guild, The Dark Brotherhood, the College of Mages of Winterhold, Warriors-Companions. With the advent of additional content, it became possible to visit Solmerheim Dunmer Island and become a vampire, or maybe a hunter for them.
The game allows you to control the character both in the first person and in the third. It all depends on the personal preferences of the player. RPG elements provide an opportunity to improve the player’s skills, depending on what battle style was chosen.
Weapons in the game
The finishing touch in Skyrim is influenced by the choice of weapons and the style of battle. That is, in hand-to-hand combat, one animation will be realized, with one-handed weapons - another, and with two-handed - the third. A lot depends on the skill’s level of pumping, as the higher the skill, the greater the chance that the animation will be played with finishing in “Skyrim”.
Daggers, maces, battle axes and swords are used as one-handed weapons. These types can be combined with each other and used in various variations: a shield with a sword or two daggers. As for two-handed weapons, there is little choice: an ax, a two-handed sword and a war hammer. However, the damage to a two-handed weapon is much greater than to a one-handed weapon. But weapons in one hand can be used at a higher speed, and it does not consume a large amount of power reserve. For ranged combat, you can use a bow, crossbow (if an add-on is installed), a staff, or just spells of the School of Destruction.
Depending on the chosen weapon, the finishing animations in Skyrim will also change. Power and covert critical attack attacks will provide a high chance of destroying the enemy. There are also mods for finishing off for Skyrim.
Character skills
The main component in the game is the pumping of the character’s skills, because by improving his skills in one or several directions, the hero can demonstrate his dexterity and lethality.
In order to activate new finishing moves in Skyrim, the player needs to develop those branches that are responsible for the possession of one-handed or two-handed weapons. In order for the skill to grow, you just need to use the type of weapon that is being biased. For each level, the character receives one skill point, which allows you to improve the characteristics.
To make a GIF animation or a spectacular screenshot, you need to enter the finishing code in "Skyrim" using the console. The combination looks as follows: set KillMoveRandom to <#> Set the probability of finishing the animation (50 - by default, 100 - maximum, 0 - turn off), set DecapitationChance to <#> Set the probability of decapitation (40 - by default, 100 - maximum, 0 - switch off).
Varieties of modifications
For Skyrim, there are not many mods for finishing off. Among them, The Dance of Death and New Vision should be noted.
"New Vision" is a modification that allows the player to carry out power attacks, followed by finishing off not only ordinary game characters, but also such as the Vampire Lord, Corus, gargoyles and ricklings. These enemies live only on the territory of their expansion.
After the last update of the mod, new movements appeared, which significantly increased the number of finishing animations. As for compatibility, there are three modifications that can work in combination with this add-on:
- Heart Breaker - A Killmove Mod allows you to finish by tearing the heart out of the opponent’s chest.
- SPERG has advanced character skill settings.
- Skyrim Redone is able to change the gameplay fundamentally, providing gameplay with additional settings for the character's skills, the balance of enemy forces and the damage system during the battle.
Other modifications that are designed to increase the number and quality of finishes, including The Dance of Death Skyrim, are not compatible with New Vision.
Installing this plugin is simple. You need to move all the files to the Data folder, including ".esp". Then, in the launcher, check the box opposite the mod, activating it.
To delete it, it is worth making a manual save in the game, reset the settings, clear all the modification files and load the manual save.
The dance of death
How to increase the chance of finishing in "Skyrim"? The answer is simple. You need to use mods to increase the chance of a spectacular attack. This modification not only adds a variety of animations, but also makes it possible to control skill parameters and finishes.
Now you can begin to describe the combinations for the successful and effective destruction of the enemy. When a player puts one-handed weapons in one character and one shield in the other, a beautiful action can be performed only if the character blocks the enemy’s attack with a shield while simultaneously striking with a weapon.
In fact, it’s not necessary to use a shield to finish, just the animation will change. Then there will be a one-handed weapon in one hand, and a spell in the other.
Pros mod
There are two options for managing your skills. The first allows you to feel the combat growth of the character, as new animations will be added with each acquired skill.
List of skills that need to be improved to activate spectacular finishes:
- Fully pumped skill "Strong hand".
- Two levels of "Swordsman".
- Two levels of "Double Whirlwind".
- Two levels of "Grunt" ("Bonebreaker").
- "Battle Stance".
- "Jerk".
- "Merciless Blow."
- "Double meat grinder."
For two-handed weapons:
- Completely pumped skill "Barbarian".
- Two levels of Deep Wounds.
- "Skull crusher".
- Champion’s stand.
- Great jerk.
- "Crushing blow."
- "Fan attack".
When blocking with a shield:
- "Fast reflexes."
- "Power strike flat."
The second option completely disables the skill limit, and the player will be able to enjoy beautiful finishes from the Death Dance mod from the very beginning.
Requirements and Installation Method
To install this modification, you must have a mod manager and a correctly working plugin. For example, SKSE or Skyrim Ultimatum. All additions are also required: Guardians of the Dawn, Dragonborn.
When all the necessary files are available, it is worth starting the installation. First you need to download and unzip the archive, and then move all the data to the Data folder. To install, use the mod manager.
After moving the files, we launch the game and begin a new game process, after checking the box to activate it. The fact is that for the best work of modifications it is necessary to start a new game, only then the plugins will be able to correctly reproduce the picture.
During the game, you can press Esc and select the settings for finishing:
- The percentage chance of destruction.
- The probability of decapitation.
- Restriction on skills (activation and deactivation of the growth of character skills).
- The sensitivity of the protagonist to this mod. That is, opponents will be able or not able to decapitate him.
- Camera settings. Upon activation, she will be more dynamic and change her position.
Possible nuances
This modification is not compatible with any other add-on, which also provides a high chance of finishing.
In order to be able to destroy the enemy with one-handed weapons, something must necessarily be in the other hand (spell, weapon or shield). Otherwise, the mod will not work.
The modification manager will ensure the correct installation and stable operation in such an unpredictable game like Skyrim.