Dual Wield Parrying

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Dual Wield Parrying by Borgut1337 is a combat mod for Skyrim that enables dual-wielding characters to parry and block incoming attacks. With over 34,000 endorsements and nearly a million downloads, it's a highly popular quality-of-life improvement for melee-focused players. Last updated in 2013, it remains a staple for those who want more defensive options in dual-wield combat.

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Combat

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Downloads: 977,002 | Endorsements: 34,718

💡 Notes

By Borgut1337 | v3.1b | 34,718 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Since it's an older mod, check if you're using Skyrim Specia

Since it's an older mod, check if you're using Skyrim Special Edition — you may need to port it or find an updated version.

Load order matters: place it after other combat mods to ensu

Load order matters: place it after other combat mods to ensure your parry animations aren't overwritten.

Test with a dual-wield character early to see if the parry t

Test with a dual-wield character early to see if the parry timing feels right for your playstyle.

🔧 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

Community favorite with 34k endorsements and nearly a million downloads — clearly fills a real gap.
Simple, focused feature: adds parry/block to dual wielding without overhauling combat.
Still relevant years later, proving its staying power in the modding scene.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2013 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
No detailed installation instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
Only adds parry/block; doesn't address other dual-wield limitations like power attack speed.

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