VioLens - A Killmove Mod
skyrim — Mods & Enhancements
VioLens is a Skyrim combat mod that gives players in-game control over both ranged and melee killmoves, with version 2.0+ offering extensive customization to select which killmoves appear. Requires SkyUI and SKSE. Highly popular with over 68,000 endorsements.
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Downloads: 1,610,974 | Endorsements: 68,025
💡 Notes
By Reko | v2.11 | 68,025 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Make sure you have SKSE installed and launch the game through SKSE, not the default launcher.
Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install VioLens and manage its load order.
After installing, check the in-game MCM menu to customize killmove settings to your liking.
🔧 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
- Massive community trust with 68,025 endorsements and 1.6 million downloads.
- Directly addresses a common desire: controlling killmoves without console commands.
- Customization options let you tailor the experience to your taste.
👎 Cons
- Requires SkyUI and SKSE, so you need to set those up first.
- Last updated in 2016, so it may have compatibility issues with the latest Skyrim versions.
- No detailed feature list provided, so you'll have to discover the full extent of customization in-game.