Unarmed Staff Casting - Staff Casting Animation Change
⚪ Last updated 2010Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #16 of 33 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
If you like this mod, a thumbs up/endorsement/FotM vote goes a long way towards encouraging further mod development. Unarmed Staff Casting - Staff Casting Animation Change Version 1. 0 - 10/07/2010 By: Orgolove 10/09/2010 I released an alternative version (version 1. 0a) that also removes all staff models and changes every single staff animation into unarmed, including equip/unequip and autoattacks. I disabled the equipping animations, removed all the models, and changed the normal autoattack animations to unarmed. This means that the normal staff attacks will also cause your character to do the unarmed \"cast\" animations (not punch). This should let you do a complete full-on unarmed mage without missing out on the staff stats or staff ranged attacks. ***NOTICE PLEASE CHECK THE FAQ BEFORE PLAYING THE GAME! Scroll to bottom for changelog. Downloaded a 0 bytes file? Wait a few minutes and try again. NOTICE***
INTRODUCTION This is a mod that was requested from this thread: http://www.thenexusforums.com/index.php?/topic/235294-staff-casting-animations/ This mod changes all mage spellcasting animations become the unarmed versions. It will force the unarmed spellcasting animation even if a staff is equipped. The regular staff attack animation stays the same.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Using DAModder: 1. Drag \"orgo_staffcast_origins.dazip\" and \"orgo_staffcast_awakening.dazip\" in DAModder and let it install (unzip from archive first) 2. Launch the game and enjoy :) Installing with the DAupdater: 1. Open the program daupdater.exe, which is in your Dragon Age\\bin_ship folder. 2. Click \"Select DAZIPs\". 3. Locate the .dazip that you downloaded (extract from \"zip\" archive first). 4. Select the .dazip after it has appeared on the list and then press \"Install Selected\". 5. Launch the game and enjoy :)
UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Uninstall with DAModder or delete the folder.
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with everything.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS TBD
AUTHOR\'S COMMENTS PLEASE CHECK OUT MY WILDKIN ADEPT MOD D: I thought it would get a lot more response than it already has, since I spent so much time on it... :( It never even got to the front page... link here: http://dragonagenexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=1768 This is -not- the unannounced next \"major\" mod. It\'s something quick I cooked up due to a personal request. With that said, have fun!
CHANGELOG 10/09/2010 I released an alternative version (version 1. 0a) that also removes all stave mod
This mod replaces all mage spellcasting animations with unarmed versions, even when a staff is equipped, while keeping the regular staff attack animation unchanged. It's a simple animation swap for players who prefer the unarmed casting style. With 475 endorsements and 13,990 downloads, it's a well-received niche mod for Oblivion.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 475 endorsements and nearly 14k downloads
- Simple, focused change that does exactly what it says
- Preserves staff attack animations so combat feels intact
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects spellcasting animations, not staff attacks, so the visual change is limited
- May conflict with other animation mods that alter casting or staff animations
- Old mod (last updated in 2010) might not be compatible with newer mod setups or patches
For Oblivion players who find the staff casting animation clunky and prefer the unarmed casting style. It's a must-have for mage characters who use staves but want a more natural casting motion. Skip if you're happy with the default staff casting or if you use other animation overhauls that might conflict.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Oblivion Mod Manager or Wrye Bash to keep your Data folder clean.
- If you use other animation mods, load this one after them to ensure it takes priority.
- Test with a staff equipped and casting a spell to confirm the animation change works as expected.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dragonage Mods
- Author
- orgolove
- Version
- 1.0a
- Downloads
- 13,990
- Endorsements
- 475
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 10/8/2010
- Updated
- 10/10/2010
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