Swordsmanship
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #24 of 644 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Changes:
-Basic One-Handed 5 Hit Attack Combo swapped for Straight Swords
-Basic Two-Handed 5 Hit Attack Combo swapped for Straight Swords
-Basic One-Handed 4 Hit Attack Combo swapped for Greatswords
-Basic Two-Handed 4 Hit Attack Combo swapped for Greatswords
-Basic One-Handed 3 Hit Attack Combo swapped for Colossal Greatswords
-Basic Two-Handed 3 Hit Attack Combo swapped for Colossal Greatswords
-Basic Two-Handed 5 Hit Attack Combo swapped for Katanas
-Colossal Greatsword Guard Counter swapped to "Spinning Slash". (Animation is swapped only. Properties are unchanged. New visual effect added)
-Dodge Rolls swapped to "Quickstep". (Animation is swapped only. Properties are unchanged)
-Block animations swapped when two-handing weapons (Spear class excluded).
-Block animations swapped for shields.
Optional:
-Timed Block mechanic added. (Read Changelogs for more info)
-Guard Stance changed to "Square Off" Animation for both One-Handed and Two-Handed weapons.
Install:
1. Download "Mod Engine 2" from: Releases · soulsmods/ModEngine2 · GitHub
2. Extract "Mod Engine 2" contents to any directory you want.
3. Place whichever "chr" folder you want into "mod" folder
4. Launch Elden Ring through "launchmod_eldenring.bat" only
Tools Used:
"DSAnimstudio" by Meowmaritus: Patreon Unreleased Build
Swordsmanship is a gameplay mod that swaps animations for Straight Swords, Greatswords, Colossal Greatswords, Katanas, and more. It has 2,634 endorsements and 96,314 downloads, last updated in April 2022. This mod is for players who want fresh combat animations without changing stats.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,634 endorsements and nearly 100k downloads.
- Covers a wide range of weapon types including Straight Swords, Greatswords, Colossal Greatswords, and Katanas.
- Simple concept: just animation swaps, no stat changes to worry about.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in April 2022 — may be incompatible with newer game patches or DLC.
For Elden Ring players who want to freshen up their melee combat with new animations. If you're tired of the default movesets and want variety without altering balance, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls or stat changes — this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original animation files before replacing them, so you can revert if needed.
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager like Mod Engine 2 for proper installation, as many Elden Ring mods do.
- Since the mod is from 2022, verify compatibility with your current game version before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Elden Ring Mods
- Author
- Trollaxethrowerr
- Version
- 4.02
- Downloads
- 96,314
- Endorsements
- 2,634
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 4/3/2022
- Updated
- 4/27/2022
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