Modernizes combat by removing the dice roll hit chance and changing parts of the game that were built around it. If it looks like an attack will hit then it will, assuming it doesn't get blocked. Other popular gameplay tweaks people use to modernize the game are also included.

Requirements

DLC requirements

DLC name
Bloodmoon
Tribunal

Off-site requirements

Mod name	Notes
Official Bloodmoon V1.6 Patch (Already included in GOTY)	Already included in Game of the Year Edition

Mods requiring this file

Mod name	Notes
OpenMW Combat Overhaul

Permissions and credits

Author's instructions

Do NOT upload this on other sites or for other platforms. Additions and fixes to my mods are allowed but they must require the original files. Translations don't apply to the rest of my rules and are always welcomed. You are allowed to include this in mod packs for tes3mp servers.

File credits

Chantox for Weapon Range Adjustments and Rebalance and allowing it to be used in other mods.
Capostrophic, Greatness7, and Merlord for helping to get this working in the original Morrowind engine.
Greatness7 and johnnyhostile for helping me with the auto patcher.
john.moonsugar for TES3cmd, licensed under MIT.

Donation Points system

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Translations French

Translations available on the Nexus

Language	Name
French Author: Devilymoon	Better Balanced Combat - Traduction francaise

Changelogs

Version 4.2
- Updated for Morrowind Rebirth 5.2.1, fixed the issue of BBC effects not applying to NPCs when using the Rebirth Complete Version, fixed an issue with the Advanced Mode plugin where VFX effects weren't attached to the spells in question.
Version 4.1
- Updated for Morrowind Rebirth 5.1 + Hotfix and Tamriel Rebuilt 20.02.01, fixed issue of annoying combat messages still appearing if choosing the custom install option for Morrowind Rebirth, fixed an issue with the auto patcher double buffing NPCs and creatures when using the Rebirth Complete Version.
Version 4.0
- Updated Tamriel Rebuilt patch for Aanthirin 19.12, includes auto patcher 2.0 update with Linux support and the ability to automatically copy your load order for OpenMW users, FOMOD changes to accommodate auto patcher changes and FOMOD fix for Advanced Mode plugin, Dependencies fixed properly, reverted Blind effects and replaced them with Drain Block effects, refined other effects and more!
Version 3.8
- Changed the Rebirth patch to work more like a separate version than a patch because it became clear perfect compatibility between the two mods was impossible without doing so, updated Rebirth Version for Rebirth 5.0 Part 2, removed weapon effects from Rebirth Version entirely (Rebirth already rebalances weapons in a different way), changed FOMOD installer to accommodate the new Rebirth changes, fixed a bug with Wild Fortify Axe in Main Effects Module.
Version 3.7
- Complete version and extras module now also removes some annoying arbitrary combat messages.
Version 3.6
- Fixed an issue with the auto patcher when used with the Morrowind Rebirth patch or merged objects patches that would cause NPCs and creatures to be double buffed.
Version 3.5
- Added a record to revert changes from other mods that change the fEncumbranceStrMult game setting which would cause burden effects to apply improperly.
Version 3.4
- Complete version and Extras Module no longer provide magicka regeneration to players with the Stunted Magicka effect from The Atronach birthsign.
Version 3.3
- Fixed script issue with OpenMW in custom install.
Version 3.2
- Fixed Morrowind Rebirth patch warnings.
Version 3.1
- Fixed regens when user didn't install regens, fixed FOMOD install of the auto patcher.
Version 3.0
- Now includes Morrowind Rebirth patch and auto patcher for unsupported mods, fixed encumbrance bug in original Morrowind, accounted for some more effects I missed previously, added more dependencies to try and make users load the plugins in the proper order, recleaned plugins, updated installer.
Version 2.2
- Fixed script issue with OpenMW, fixed FOMOD installer version.
Version 2.1
- Now also works in the original Morrowind.
Version 2.0
- Accounted for some missed weapon skill effects, now removes skill effects from enchanting and spellmaking by default with an optional plugin to undo this change, now implements a custom version of Chantox's Weapon Range Adjustments and Rebalance with a patch for Tamriel Rebuilt, added plugin dependencies where appropriate, cleaned plugins.
Version 1.2
- Added patch for Siege at Firemoth.
Version 1.1
- Added Burden effect to solve issues with being able to carry more weight with a weapon out, accounted for Drain/Damage/Restore/Fortify Weapon Skill effects, created different versions and an installer for customized install.
Version 1.0
- Initial release.

Donations

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Part of May Modathon Month 2019

Voted a Mod of the Month June 2019

Better Balanced Combat (BBC) is my attempt to modernize the dated Morrowind combat system without the use of MWSE while also fixing issues that arise when setting the hit chance to 100%. No MWSE dependency means that it also works with OpenMW and TES3MP.

Unique to this combat mod

No MWSE or MGE dependency
All gameplay issues related to setting hit chance to 100% are addressed
Works with ranged weapons
All effects of this mod are applied in a way that they are shown to the player
Only one single ultra lightweight script is used
Weapon range, damage, and focus changes
Also implements other popular gameplay tweaks
Custom installer to only install the features you want

Detailed changes

Applies to Player, NPCs and Creatures

100% chance to hit
20pt Speed boost
Magicka regen at 1pt per second
Fatigue regen at 1pt faster per second

Only applies to Player

Strength boost up to 20pts based on drawn weapon and weapon skill level (1pt for every 5 skill levels) to make weapon skills useful
Burden 5pts for every 5 weapon skill levels with drawn weapon type to even out Strength boost carry weight buff
Removes some annoying combat messages such as the one that appears when your enchanted weapon is out of charge

Only applies to NPCs and Creatures

General 10pt Strength boost
Burden 50pts to even out Strength carry weight buff

Item and effect changes

Anywhere the Fortify Attack or Fortify/Drain/Restore/Damage/Absorb Weapon Skill effects are used is changed to do a mild Strength effect instead
Anywhere the Sanctuary effect is used is changed to do a Fortify Block effect instead
Anywhere the Blind effect is used and is not max magnitude is changed to do a Drain Block effect instead
Fortify Attack, Sanctuary, and Blind effects are removed from spellmaking and enchanting
Skill effects are removed from spellmaking and enchanting unless you choose Advanced Mode in the installer
Rebalances weapons and fixes range issues with a custom version of Chantox's Weapon Range Adjustments and Rebalance mod

Click to see explanations for some changes.

Mod Compatibility

Currently included patches:
Morrowind Rebirth (5.2.1)
Tamriel Rebuilt (Aanthirin 20.02.01)
Siege at Firemoth (only official plugin that needed a patch)

Notes:

Player custom races are compatible
NPCs added by other mods are compatible if they use vanilla races
Creatures added by other mods are compatible if they use vanilla creature types
NPCs added by other mods that use custom races will be unaffected unless you use the included auto patcher
Creatures added by other mods that use custom creature types will be unaffected unless you use the included auto patcher
Spells, enchantments, ingredients, potions, and weapons added by other mods will be unaffected by balance changes
Mods that change how much you can carry based on your strength will have their changes reverted
For the time being I won't support mods that patch Morrowind Rebirth and Tamriel Rebuilt to work together

*If you want to use a mod that edits vanilla creature types, races, spells, spell effects, enchantments, ingredients, potions, or weapons then BBC may overwrite some of it's changes. You can load these mods after BBC to keep all of their changes but I won't guarantee game balance if you do. If you load anything after BBC that edits vanilla races or creature types specifically then you must also use the included auto patcher. Don't load anything after the auto patch.

**I no longer recommend using merged objects patches (different from auto patches) with this mod since they can cause balancing issues.

Requirements

1. Tribunal
2. Bloodmoon
3. Official Bloodmoon V1.6 Patch
GOTY edition already has all these

Installation

Download and install with your mod manager, follow the FOMOD installer to customize your install.

For manual install see this for help or watch the video above.

Load the plugins last and in the order they appear in the installer.

Run the Auto Patcher if necessary and load the generated plugin very last (see Mod Compatibility above).

When installing in the middle of a playthrough, some NPCs and creatures you've already seen will not be affected. You may fix them by clicking on them in the console, then disabling them with the "disable" command and re-enabling them with the "enable" command.

FAQ

Q: What's with the name?
A: Ha, get your mind out of the gutter.

Q: Why did you ruin Morrowind by modernizing it?
A: Look, I get that you like the original combat system. A lot of people don't so let them enjoy this, you don't have to download. To enhance the game and keep the original combat system see Morrowind Balance Overhaul.

Q: Wont this make magic underpowered?
A: This does nerf magic a bit, but I found magic overpowered in vanilla to begin with. Premade spells are typically much more powerful than weapons, and they can't be blocked. Add onto that the fact that the player can completely break the spellmaking system and magic is still a viable option.

Q: How is the difficulty curve?
A: It depends on your class but this generally makes early game slightly harder and late game slightly easier compared to vanilla.

Q: Can I add the auto patcher to the tools section in my mod manager for easy access?
A: Yes, but make sure to check "Run in shell" when adding the shortcut in Vortex or the equivalent option in other mod managers.

Q: Why did you do it like this? It should be like this.
A: Please leave a comment if you think the effects could be improved, I'll listen.