While the mods used only show off the revamped melee mechanics, there are plenty of alternatives that give focus to other areas of the combat triangle. The player can also be seen executing a timed block, giving the combat another layer of complexity that helps it resemble the Dark Souls games. In the clip, the player fights an ogre and rolls away from its attacks with perfect timing. The video posted by Redditor movefastdontbeslow is incredible and makes Skyrim look like it could have been released in 2023. RELATED: Skyrim Clip Shows Why Players Need to Be Careful With Mods Taking a more wacky approach, some Skyrim players add Thomas the Tank Engine to their game, whereas some will only use mods that are completely lore-friendly as if they were an expansion to the base experience.
Players are able to change the game however they see fit, molding the gameplay into their ideal RPG experience.
Mods are an enormous part of the reason Skyrim has had such longevity, remaining incredibly popular ever since its 2011 release. Mods are extremely popular with Skyrim players, including ones that change up the base game's fighting system, which is beginning to show its age. A Skyrim fan has shown off their modded game, with combat that resembles Dark Souls.