Critical Hit Animation Overhaul

New Version Update (Please read very important!!)

There are now 2 separate versions of the mod. One with zero gameplay changes (version 1) and one with added functionality for bows, whips and shields (version 2).

The reason I wanted both versions is because I want to keep a version of the mod that is almost entirely aesthetic with zero gameplay changes. No screwing around with regulation.bin required!

However, those who want additional animations and functionality for whips, bows and shields like in Nightreign can now have their cake and eat it too :) (aka me hehe)

Be mindful that while version 2 is not a big change but it is still a change to the vanilla gameplay which may have unintended side effects such as introducing new bugs or certain buffs and effects not working as they should.

Description

I've always wanted more variety and personality for the critical hit animations in Elden Ring, something more akin to Dark Souls II. Once Nightreign came out I thought 'Surely! Someone will make this a reality now that the same engine has all these cool new animations right?'

Alas, no such luck. And so I took it upon myself to make my glorious vision for fancy backstabs a reality!  (through generous yoinking from Nightreign)

This is my very first mod and not very thoroughly tested yet so there may be bugs and visual oddities.

Installation instructions

Put the contents of 'mod' into your Mod Engine installation.

Do NOT install both main files together.

Animations Changed/Added

• []Dagger (Including Smithscript Dagger) and Curved Sword -> Duchess (Curved Sword has Executor anims for large enemies)[/]

  []Greatsword -> Wylder[/]

  []Katana -> Executor[/]

  []Colossal Weapon, Great Hammer and Great Axe -> Raider (without floored enemy anims)[/]

  []Colossal Sword, Curved Greatsword, Great Katana -> Raider (with floored enemy anims)[/]

  []Thrusting, Heavy Thrusting and Light Greatsword -> Scholar[/]

  []Axe, Flail and Hammer -> Undertaker[/]

  []Spear, Greatspear, Halberd -> Guardian (Spear has Executor anims for large enemies)[/]

  []Twinblade -> Backhand Blade with Guardian floored enemy anims[/]

  []Bows -> Ironeye (version 2 only)[/]

  []Whips -> Nightreign default (version 2 only)[/]

  []Shields -> Nightreign default (version 2 only)[/]

Requirements

Mod Engine 2. 1 and Shadow of the Erdtree.

Shout outs

ividyon for WitchyBND

mewmaritus for DSAnimStudio

JKAnderson for Nuxe Unpacker

toastedfires for critical hit functionality port for bows, whips and shields

Fromsoftware for all assets used and for making one of my favorite games of all time :)