Are there any good mods that improve NPC AI?

[peppergomez]

I'm finding the NPC enemy AI a bit well "dumb"...I get that say a mudcrab wouldn't have much tactical awareness, but too many bandits and other AI seem a bit stupid, like standing around when their comrades nearby have been killed, not taking cover during fights, and charging at me with little thought of self preservation, etc.

 

I miss fighting NPCs that display varied levels of intelligence, like in say STALKER, where some smarter NPCs will make use of cover and display some level of self preservation.

 

If there any STEP-friendly mods that accomplish this, I'd love to know about them.

 

Thanks.

[WilliamImm]

There are plenty of mods that enhance AI. Duke Patrick's, Deadly Combat, Duel (Combat Realism) - those are the ones I know of off the top of my head.

 

SkyRe includes a module for the enemy AI, Requiem improves the AI as well, and ASIS, among other things, can improve the enemy AI.

 

There's a heap of choices - choose which one you like the best.

[peppergomez]

Thanks. Duel looks really good. Going to try that. I am assuming it is compatible with a STEP install?

[Neovalen]

Yes. Duel is what I use and its great.

[FMiller]

Has anyone tried SkyTweaks AI settings?

[Brighty]

I use Ultimate Combat https://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/36006//? with SkyRe and all seems to be working quite well.