Instant Weapon Swapping

⭐ ⭐ (223 endorsements) 📥 19,831 downloads 📌 v1.00 📅 8/5/2022
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Kirk O · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/11/2024 📅 Created: 8/5/2022

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #44 of 200 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

WHAT THIS MOD DOES AND WHY:

  • []I made this mod because somebody asked basically. The other mod that was believed to accomplish this same goal appeared to not effect the delay that occurs when you switch what hand you character is using, that being the main function of dual wielding in vanilla Daggerfall. So that's why this exists, it gives the primary function of removing the delay that occurs normally when changing what weapon you are currently using, including the lesser delay that occurs when you swap hands while dual wielding 1-handed weapons. But it's also fully customizable so you can set whatever delay (within the provided ranges) for whatever vanilla weapon type you want. Which also comes with some presets for ease of use if using something other than the default settings.

    OPTIONS:

    • --- Equip Delay Settings:
      • []Weapon Name: The settings are all the 18 vanilla weapon types in the game, each one you can change from 0-100. 0 meaning no delay at all, 100 meaning approximately 10 seconds of delay when swapping to and from that particular weapon type. Change the values as you wish for whatever weapons you want.

      If you have any questions feel free to contact me on the forums: (https://forums.dfworkshop.net/index.php)

      My Forum Account Name Is: Magicono43

      Main Forum Post:  https://forums.dfworkshop.net/viewtopic.php?t=5792

      Github Repository: https://github.com/magicono43/DFU-Mod_Instant-Weapon-Swapping

      COMPATIBILITY:

      This mod should be compatible with any other mods out there, unless they also happen to change these weapon delay values (unlikely.)

      INSTALLATION:

      Unzip and open the folder that matches your operating system (Windows/OSX/Linux)

      Copy the "instantweaponswapping.dfmod" into your DaggerfallUnity_Data\StreamingAssets\Mods folder

      Make sure the mod is enabled and "Mod system" is enabled in the starting menu under "Advanced -> Enhancements"

      Remove "instantweaponswapping.dfmod" from the "StreamingAssets/Mods" folder.

      Special Thanks:

      Reconsile: For being that one who requested a mod remove the swapping delay between hands, the initial motivation to make this mod.

      JackyCrew: For being the creator of the original mod "No Equip Delay".

      Hazelnut: For having a good example of a Preset implementation in their "Roleplay Realism" mod that I used as a template for the presets included in this mod.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Instant Weapon Swapping removes the delay when changing weapons or swapping hands while dual wielding in Skyrim. It includes custom options and settings for player preference. With 223 endorsements and nearly 20,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life mod for players who find vanilla weapon switching sluggish.

✨ Key Features

Removes delay when changing weapons
Removes delay when swapping hands while dual wielding
Includes custom options and settings

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 223 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads
  • Quality-of-life improvement that makes combat feel snappier
  • Custom settings let you tweak the behavior to your liking

⚠️ Cons

  • May conflict with other mods that alter weapon switching or animation timing
  • Could affect game balance if you rely on the delay for tactical switching
  • No compatibility info provided, so test with your mod list
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who hate the sluggish weapon swap delay and want a more responsive combat feel. Perfect for action-oriented builds that switch weapons mid-fight. Skip if you prefer the vanilla pacing or use mods that overhaul combat animations.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this mod through it to keep your load order clean.
  • Check if you have other mods that modify weapon draw/sheathe animations—they might conflict, so test after installing.
  • Use the custom settings to fine-tune the swap speed if the default feels too instant.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Daggerfallunity Mods
Author
Kirk O
Version
1.00
Downloads
19,831
Endorsements
223
Category
Gameplay
Created
8/5/2022
Updated
7/11/2024

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