Sekiro Combat Mod-Shinobi Combat

A mod that attempts to recreate the combat feel and mechanics of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. This mod was made to bring the "clash of swords" that Sekiro's Sword Art attempts to capture into Skyrim.

This is a standalone combat overhaul that adds features found in Sekiro's combat system and attempts to do it in what I consider to be the most minimalistic and performance-friendly way possible.

Since this is my first mod of my own, hopefully it will be buggy. Also, I have zero experience with how to balance a mod like this, so I'd be happy to accept any feedback and suggestions for improvements. Let me know if you want to change or add anything.

This mod is not yet complete and will be updated regularly. I plan to add more "situational" special moves, such as Mikiri Counter, jumping off enemies, and Ninjutsu. Also, I will try to make some combat arts (such as Ichimonji, Dragon Flash, Ashina Cross, etc.) within the confines of Skyrim behavior.

Block attacks with optimal timing, "deflect" attacks, negate all damage and break your opponent's "pose" (pose damage can be configured). Just like in Sekiro, spark/flash effects and special sounds will accompany successful deflections

When you swing your blade and attack at exactly the same time as your opponent, you will also parry their blow, and the two blades will clash with each other, and the stance of the two opponents determines who comes out ahead.

By breaking the opponent's posture with attacks and deflections, they will stagger their steps, opening the door for the "Shinobi Execution", a special finishing move animation that plays once you attack them in this state.

All of the above are the same for your enemies! They'll seek to block your attacks, lower your stance, and stagger you when attacks are broken, making every conflict meaningful and impactful.

Because just blocking and deflecting all the time can be boring, enemies will sometimes make unblockable attacks: "Danger Attacks," which will be broadcast via visual effects and sounds. Therefore, you'd better install the Dodge Mod, because getting hit by dangerous attacks will cause a lot of damage!

Sneak up against enemies and attack them from behind to trigger the Stealth Death Strike! This is similar to how Backstab works, you don't have to be discovered.

The legacy of the dragon is also strong within the dragon. If you die in combat, choosing to resurrect will give you a second chance. However, once you run out of resurrection, you will need to replenish your resurrection power or you will die the next time you are killed. Every time you kill a living creature with Shinobi Execution, you absorb a portion of your opponent's life, which manifests as a "Dragonsoul Shard" (can't find the legend here, I just made it up). Only by accumulating at least ten such soul fragments (this number can be changed) can you be resurrected from the dead once using your stored excess life force.