New Skyrim Mod Makes NPCs Smarter in Combat

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A newly released mod for The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is enhancing the AI used by in-game enemies, improving their ability to avoid dangerous situations against ranged opponents. Since the game first debuted in 2011, the Bethesda RPG has remained one of the most iconic role-playing games in modern gaming for its expansive world and depth of gameplay. The game has seen multiple re-releases throughout the years, making it playable on nearly every modern console and even featuring a version of Skyrim on Amazon Alexa. Now, a new mod is looking to improve Skyrim's combat.

Skyrim boasts an incredibly robust modding scene with a plethora of different mods to suit all different purposes. Passionate modders have released a variety of mods focused on improving the look and feel of the game, ranging from graphical improvements to quality-of-life enhancements. Many have even crafted entirely new areas to explore within the world of Skyrim, both mixing new locations into the world and adding separate areas outside Skyrim's borders. Skyrim's combat has also been a focus, with a recent mod making improvements to the game's enemies.

As reported by PCGamesN, a new mod called «NPCs Take Cover» from popular modder JaySerpa adds a variety of new mechanics to the game's AIs. The mod makes several adjustments to the AI for in-game enemies, causing them to find better options for cover when the player is attempting to shoot from an area they cannot reach. The combat-shifting mod even adds new voicelines, insulting players for attempting to «cheese» Skyrim's combat. The mod also makes improvements to enemies' detection, allowing them to more quickly see players attempting to shoot them.

The improved AI for NPCs is just one of many quality-of-life updates made to Skyrim through its many mods. Skyrim features several mods designed to make its in-game world easier to navigate, both through improving the in-game compass and cleaning up the map. Other mods look to improve the overall functionality