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Sneak mechanics that makes sense! Detection distance higher, with boots, LoS and light making much more impact on your sneaky a$$ being detected.
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I like vanilla sneak system, but it seems too easy & broken.
For example, by default the detection distance is ~70 feet (~21 meters), which is ridicilous.
This mod extends the detection distance, as well as some other parameters to make Sneaking system more challenging, but still close to vanilla.
A lite sneaking overhaul
Version 3 introduces a lite overhaul of Sneak system in the game.
Mod uses different sneak settings based on how the character moves.
This should partly fix the broken sneak system in Oblivion and prevent enemies from detecting you through walls or from far away without a reason.
Boots weight and light means more now. Line of Sight (LoS) also works in the formula.
More of that, enemies will now detect you much easier, if you kill or start combat with their nearby friends.
No more "free" kills.
NPCs and enemies with higher Sneak skill will also detect you way faster, as it now contributes in detection more.
So be more cautios with traders, bandits, necromancers, guards etc.
Skill matters!
Sneak Skill 0-10: oh boi, you better walk naked and move slow, you're like a cow on ice
Sneak Skill 11-25: you get the basics, now you can wear sandals, but you're still loud af
Sneak Skill 26-50: you move fast, covered by shadows, they can feel you, but can't see
Sneak Skill 51-75: now you can wear almost whatever you want, and still be sneaky a$$
Sneak Skill 76-100: you're pretty much invisible, even covered by light, - they think it's the Ale makes jokes with their vision
Some charts below should help you to understand it better.
LoS (Line of Sight)
LoS means the player is in the enemy’s field of view — basically facing them.
Enemies seem to have around 190° FOV.
No LoS means the player is behind the enemy or hidden behind an object like a wall or box.
Sneak chart (no LoS with enemy)
The higher your sneak skill, the lower the chances of being detected by noise and other factors.
For example, wearing Leather Boots at a low skill level greatly increases your chances of being detected.
Sandals or going barefoot are better options before level 25.
Sneak chart (LoS with enemy)
Avoiding detection when in front of an enemy is now more difficult.
Light, sound, distance, and especially your skill level play a major role.
Staying hidden is nearly impossible at levels 0–15, somewhat possible around level 25, and gets manageable by level 50.
How to install?
1) Make sure to install UE4SS for OblivionRemastered - This is like OBSE, but for the Unreal layer rather than the base Oblivion functions. If you are using Vortex, this should be automatically installed for you.
2) Install the mod (can install using Vortex, it works fine).
3) Enjoy!
* Alternatively, you can try Harder Stealth mod by Vicariously
Recommended mods for a better stealths experience
Major (this are heavily recommended):
Bow Release Animation Cancel (faster bow) makes bow combat much better
Realistic Arrow Speeds for Bows (Faster) makes bow combat x10 better
Bow Headshot UE4SS (fix 1x sneak damage) allows for higher arrows damage for headshots
Xorberax's Attack-Cancelling for a better daggers combat
Power Attack Key allows faster power attacks with daggers etc
DodgeIFrame UE4SS adds dodge iframes
Increased Encumbrance Scaling to carry more of your loot
Removed Crosshair (Sneak Eye Option) makes shooting with a bow feel more rewarding
Stealthy low-level weapons a small texture changes to make early game armor and weapons feel more stealthy and dark
Not so deadly trap makes traps actually deadly, so you must avoid them
No Compass Hostiles you hear them, but you don't see where are they
Valuable Clutter loot becomes valuable
No Hit Marker gets rid of that stupid hit marker
NPCs Catch Fire more variety for combat, lure them to fire and see what happens
Increased sneak attack damage multiplier fixes issues with sneak damage and makes em better
Minor (optional, but still worth mentioning)
Skill Leveling XP Curvature Increased allows for a better leveling system
Better Close Camera for a simple, yet more comfortable camera changes
Hooded Outlaws for more hoods, because hoods is fun
Xorberax's Slow Motion Shortcut Wheel for a better shortcut wheel experience
Bow Sound Redesigned for a more impactful bow sound
Oblivion DarkUI makes menus to appear dark and gray
Louder Player Footsteps for better footsteps sound
Hide Helmet Toggle hide helmet, while still get the armor benefits
Less (and More) Extreme Difficulty Settings - Option Slider one of the best difficulty adjust mods
For example, by default the detection distance is ~70 feet (~21 meters), which is ridicilous.
This mod extends the detection distance, as well as some other parameters to make Sneaking system more challenging, but still close to vanilla.
A lite sneaking overhaul
Version 3 introduces a lite overhaul of Sneak system in the game.
Mod uses different sneak settings based on how the character moves.
This should partly fix the broken sneak system in Oblivion and prevent enemies from detecting you through walls or from far away without a reason.
Boots weight and light means more now. Line of Sight (LoS) also works in the formula.
More of that, enemies will now detect you much easier, if you kill or start combat with their nearby friends.
No more "free" kills.
NPCs and enemies with higher Sneak skill will also detect you way faster, as it now contributes in detection more.
So be more cautios with traders, bandits, necromancers, guards etc.
Skill matters!
Sneak Skill 0-10: oh boi, you better walk naked and move slow, you're like a cow on ice
Sneak Skill 11-25: you get the basics, now you can wear sandals, but you're still loud af
Sneak Skill 26-50: you move fast, covered by shadows, they can feel you, but can't see
Sneak Skill 51-75: now you can wear almost whatever you want, and still be sneaky a$$
Sneak Skill 76-100: you're pretty much invisible, even covered by light, - they think it's the Ale makes jokes with their vision
Some charts below should help you to understand it better.
LoS (Line of Sight)
LoS means the player is in the enemy’s field of view — basically facing them.
Enemies seem to have around 190° FOV.
No LoS means the player is behind the enemy or hidden behind an object like a wall or box.
Sneak chart (no LoS with enemy)
The higher your sneak skill, the lower the chances of being detected by noise and other factors.
For example, wearing Leather Boots at a low skill level greatly increases your chances of being detected.
Sandals or going barefoot are better options before level 25.
Sneak chart (LoS with enemy)
Avoiding detection when in front of an enemy is now more difficult.
Light, sound, distance, and especially your skill level play a major role.
Staying hidden is nearly impossible at levels 0–15, somewhat possible around level 25, and gets manageable by level 50.
How to install?
1) Make sure to install UE4SS for OblivionRemastered - This is like OBSE, but for the Unreal layer rather than the base Oblivion functions. If you are using Vortex, this should be automatically installed for you.
2) Install the mod (can install using Vortex, it works fine).
3) Enjoy!
* Alternatively, you can try Harder Stealth mod by Vicariously
Recommended mods for a better stealths experience
Major (this are heavily recommended):
Bow Release Animation Cancel (faster bow) makes bow combat much better
Realistic Arrow Speeds for Bows (Faster) makes bow combat x10 better
Bow Headshot UE4SS (fix 1x sneak damage) allows for higher arrows damage for headshots
Xorberax's Attack-Cancelling for a better daggers combat
Power Attack Key allows faster power attacks with daggers etc
DodgeIFrame UE4SS adds dodge iframes
Increased Encumbrance Scaling to carry more of your loot
Removed Crosshair (Sneak Eye Option) makes shooting with a bow feel more rewarding
Stealthy low-level weapons a small texture changes to make early game armor and weapons feel more stealthy and dark
Not so deadly trap makes traps actually deadly, so you must avoid them
No Compass Hostiles you hear them, but you don't see where are they
Valuable Clutter loot becomes valuable
No Hit Marker gets rid of that stupid hit marker
NPCs Catch Fire more variety for combat, lure them to fire and see what happens
Increased sneak attack damage multiplier fixes issues with sneak damage and makes em better
Minor (optional, but still worth mentioning)
Skill Leveling XP Curvature Increased allows for a better leveling system
Better Close Camera for a simple, yet more comfortable camera changes
Hooded Outlaws for more hoods, because hoods is fun
Xorberax's Slow Motion Shortcut Wheel for a better shortcut wheel experience
Bow Sound Redesigned for a more impactful bow sound
Oblivion DarkUI makes menus to appear dark and gray
Louder Player Footsteps for better footsteps sound
Hide Helmet Toggle hide helmet, while still get the armor benefits
Less (and More) Extreme Difficulty Settings - Option Slider one of the best difficulty adjust mods