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About this mod
This mod aims to improve the use and effect of the "Dragonrend" shout while also fixing some existing problems with it.
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English is not my native language, so I apologize if my mod description is unclear or difficult to understand.
This is my first minor overhaul mod for the Dragonrend shout, inspired by another mod titled Improved Dragonrend Shout. Unlike that mod, however, mine avoids forced animations via script and instead enhances the shout by modifying its idle animation.
In the vanilla game, Dragonrend often feels underwhelming and inconsistent. Despite successfully hitting a dragon, the effect may not trigger reliably—dragons might continue flying or even flee instead of landing. And when it does work, the dragon lands passively, lacking the dramatic impact the shout should convey.
This mod improves the usability and effectiveness of the Dragonrend shout, addressing these issues with a few targeted changes to make the shout feel more powerful and satisfying.
*Enhanced Impact Animation*
The vanilla Dragonrend shout only caused dragons to stagger mid-flight with a basic animation. This has been upgraded—dragons now react more dramatically by entering a crippled, flight-injured animation when struck, making the shout feel more powerful and impactful.
*Improved Landing Mechanics*
In vanilla, the Dragonrend effect timer begins immediately upon impact, even though dragons take time to land, often wasting part of the effect duration. This mod introduces two new landing behavior modes to address that issue:
Mode 1 – Fast Landing
Upon being struck by Dragonrend, the dragon immediately begins a rapid descent and lands swiftly.
Mode 2 – Slow and Fast Landing
Dragons with 69% to 100% health will descend gradually and land slowly. However, if a dragon’s health falls to 68% or lower when hit, it will immediately begin a fast descent and land swiftly.
How to Switch Between Modes:
1) Open the in-game console.
2) Type set ks_modmode to x (replace x with 1 or 2).
1 = Mode 1, 2 = Mode 2.
3) Note: No need to reinstall the mod to switch between modes, as changes will not take effect in your current game.
*Duration and Cooldown Adjustment*
(Optional Changes)
To maintain balance with the new landing mechanics, the duration of the Dragonrend effect spell has been adjusted. Additionally, the cooldown on the shout itself has been increased. This setting can be customized by reinstalling the mod.
*Magic Resistance Fix*
Dragon with Magic Resistance could negate Dragonrend’s intended behavior, causing dragons to fly normally, ignoring the Dragonrend’s effect despite being under its influence. This has been corrected to ensure consistent performance across all encounters.
*Some Scenario Fix*
In some scenarios, dragons would continue flying—or even flee entirely—after being hit with Dragonrend, despite the effect being active. This issue has been addressed: if a dragon attempts to flee while still under the shout’s influence and leaves the player’s combat radius, the Dragonrend effect will be removed, encouraging it to return and re-engage.
Download and install the KS Dragonrend Overhaul mod.
Not compatible with other mods that edit the "Dragonrend" shout.
Thunderchild - Compatible.
Deadly Dragons - Compatible (load KS Dragonrend Overhaul after Deadly Dragons).
Serio's Enhanced Dragons - Compatible (load KS Dragonrend Overhaul after Serio's Enhanced Dragons).
Serio's Enhanced Dragons Redone - Compatible (load KS Dragonrend Overhaul after Serio's Enhanced Dragons Redone).
KS Dragon Overhaul 2 - Not compatible.
Longer Dragonrend SE - Not compatible.
Krif Nau Golt Dovah (Fight on ground Dragon) Extended Dragonrend - Not compatible.
Dangerous Dragonrend - Not compatible.
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English is not my native language, so I apologize if my mod description is unclear or difficult to understand.
This is my first minor overhaul mod for the Dragonrend shout, inspired by another mod titled Improved Dragonrend Shout. Unlike that mod, however, mine avoids forced animations via script and instead enhances the shout by modifying its idle animation.
In the vanilla game, Dragonrend often feels underwhelming and inconsistent. Despite successfully hitting a dragon, the effect may not trigger reliably—dragons might continue flying or even flee instead of landing. And when it does work, the dragon lands passively, lacking the dramatic impact the shout should convey.
This mod improves the usability and effectiveness of the Dragonrend shout, addressing these issues with a few targeted changes to make the shout feel more powerful and satisfying.
*Enhanced Impact Animation*
The vanilla Dragonrend shout only caused dragons to stagger mid-flight with a basic animation. This has been upgraded—dragons now react more dramatically by entering a crippled, flight-injured animation when struck, making the shout feel more powerful and impactful.
*Improved Landing Mechanics*
In vanilla, the Dragonrend effect timer begins immediately upon impact, even though dragons take time to land, often wasting part of the effect duration. This mod introduces two new landing behavior modes to address that issue:
Mode 1 – Fast Landing
Upon being struck by Dragonrend, the dragon immediately begins a rapid descent and lands swiftly.
Mode 2 – Slow and Fast Landing
Dragons with 69% to 100% health will descend gradually and land slowly. However, if a dragon’s health falls to 68% or lower when hit, it will immediately begin a fast descent and land swiftly.
How to Switch Between Modes:
1) Open the in-game console.
2) Type set ks_modmode to x (replace x with 1 or 2).
1 = Mode 1, 2 = Mode 2.
3) Note: No need to reinstall the mod to switch between modes, as changes will not take effect in your current game.
*Duration and Cooldown Adjustment*
(Optional Changes)
To maintain balance with the new landing mechanics, the duration of the Dragonrend effect spell has been adjusted. Additionally, the cooldown on the shout itself has been increased. This setting can be customized by reinstalling the mod.
*Magic Resistance Fix*
Dragon with Magic Resistance could negate Dragonrend’s intended behavior, causing dragons to fly normally, ignoring the Dragonrend’s effect despite being under its influence. This has been corrected to ensure consistent performance across all encounters.
*Some Scenario Fix*
In some scenarios, dragons would continue flying—or even flee entirely—after being hit with Dragonrend, despite the effect being active. This issue has been addressed: if a dragon attempts to flee while still under the shout’s influence and leaves the player’s combat radius, the Dragonrend effect will be removed, encouraging it to return and re-engage.
Download and install the KS Dragonrend Overhaul mod.
Not compatible with other mods that edit the "Dragonrend" shout.
Thunderchild - Compatible.
Deadly Dragons - Compatible (load KS Dragonrend Overhaul after Deadly Dragons).
Serio's Enhanced Dragons - Compatible (load KS Dragonrend Overhaul after Serio's Enhanced Dragons).
Serio's Enhanced Dragons Redone - Compatible (load KS Dragonrend Overhaul after Serio's Enhanced Dragons Redone).
KS Dragon Overhaul 2 - Not compatible.
Longer Dragonrend SE - Not compatible.
Krif Nau Golt Dovah (Fight on ground Dragon) Extended Dragonrend - Not compatible.
Dangerous Dragonrend - Not compatible.
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