ACE - Combat Skills
skyrim — Mods & Enhancements
ACE - Combat Skills is a modular combat overhaul for Skyrim that rebalances and deepens many skill trees, allowing players to download each tree separately for full compatibility. With nearly 15,000 endorsements and over 464,000 downloads, it's a well-established mod, though it hasn't been updated since 2014.
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CombatExample
Downloads: 464,336 | Endorsements: 14,936💡 Notes
By Athyra - ACE Team | v12a | 14,936 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Since it's modular, download only the skill tree modules you actually use to keep your load order clean.
Check the mod's forum or posts for community patches—2014 mods often need updates for newer Skyrim versions.
Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the multiple files and ensure proper load order.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Huge community trust (14,936 endorsements) and massive download count (464,336).
- Modular design means you can pick and choose only the skill trees you want, avoiding bloat.
- Active community discussions shaped the mod's direction—feels like a collaborative project.
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2014—likely outdated for current Skyrim versions, may need patches.
- No specific details on which skill trees are affected or how they're changed.
- Modular approach means you'll need to download multiple files to get the full experience.