Faster Workbench Exit
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #26 of 73 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod flawless shortens the exit animation to be nearly instant even when in the entering animation. It works for all workbenches, but the campfire stove (can't figure out how to shorten it, sorry :/). The mod also does not remove the entrance/idle animation, also it does not cause any strange bugs, it just works...
Premise
I was not a super big fan of No Crafting Animations - CrySpearxvi since the mod does not really fix the slow exit issue in a meaningful way, it adds some strange bugs (first person camera moves to third person after exit), bugs out npcs, sound effect issues, and (obviously) outright removes the idle animation which is kinda lame. This also is true for Workbench Quick Exit - Elaarie which also has many of the same bugs as No Crafting Animations. This mod essentially fixes all of these issues, with the only downside that the exit is not instant when done during the entrance animation (but only 1 second instead of up to 10). Otherwise exiting during the idle craft animation is instant, which is pretty sweet.
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Methodology
I don't have the intelligence to actually edit the no longer supported havok animation files, so using a hkx to xml converter I added some forced exit annotations to the exit animations and shortened the minimum length of the entrance animation as much as possible without causing bugs ~1 second. I add a few other minor changes to maintain the integrity of the idle animation, since it is based on the entrance animation to some degree. Figuring all this out took longer than I wished but here we are ha
Compatibility and Functional with:
- ECO Universal Bench
- Horizon 1. 9
- Weaponsmith & Armorsmith Extended
- Standalone Workbenches
Let me know any mods that work with this mod in the posts and I’ll list them here!
Compatibility Notes
This mod edits animation files, but contains no esp edits so overall it should be compatible and fully functional for most mods especially ones that use the default crafting animations. I would recommend putting this mod towards the bottom of your load order.
Art
Created in Stable Diffusion using 1. 5 checkpoint
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Faster Workbench Exit removes the delay when leaving workbenches, making the exit animation nearly instant while preserving the idle crafting animation. It's a lightweight, bug-free quality-of-life mod for players who craft frequently and want to speed up their workflow.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 4,865 endorsements and nearly half a million downloads
- Simple, focused fix that speeds up a common annoyance without breaking anything
- Lightweight and compatible—no extra dependencies or complex setup
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the exit animation—if you're looking for broader crafting UI improvements, this isn't it
- No detailed patch notes or compatibility info provided, so you'll have to test with other animation mods
- Last updated in March 2023—might not be tested with the latest game patches
For players who spend a lot of time at workbenches and want to cut down on wasted seconds. If you're a crafter or builder who finds the exit animation tedious, this is a must-have. Skip if you want more comprehensive crafting overhauls—this is purely a QoL tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the mod in your Data folder or use a mod manager to avoid conflicts.
- If you use other animation mods, test them together to ensure no overlapping changes.
- Check the mod's page for any updates or compatibility notes before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Hudd
- Version
- .1.3
- Downloads
- 476,994
- Endorsements
- 4,865
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 3/26/2023
- Updated
- 3/30/2023
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