Dark Brotherhood Assassin Animation Replacer
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #247 of 411 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
REQUIRES: Animation Replacement Beta by Oshiel http://www.tessource.net/files/file.php?id=5543 This will overwrite or conflict with any mod that alters the db_assassin NPC\'s. ESP files are included for compatibility with normal game, Assassin\'s Armory, and all of Dimitri Mazieres\' Dark Brotherhood Armor Replacers.
This mod replaces the animations of the Dark Brotherhood assassin NPC in Oblivion, requiring the Animation Replacement Beta by Oshiel. It includes ESP files for compatibility with the base game. With only 17 endorsements and last updated in 2008, it's a niche, dated mod for players seeking to refresh assassin animations.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tiny but dedicated following (17 endorsements) — if you're into assassin animation overhauls, this is a rare find.
- Includes ESP files so it works with the vanilla game without extra patches.
- Directly targets a specific NPC, so it's a focused tweak for roleplayers who notice animation quirks.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008 — likely outdated and may conflict with modern Oblivion mod setups.
- Requires an external dependency (Animation Replacement Beta) that's not included, so you'll need to hunt it down on TESSource.
- Only 17 endorsements — this is a niche mod with limited community testing, so expect potential bugs.
For Oblivion players who want to refresh the Dark Brotherhood assassin's animations and don't mind tracking down an old dependency. Skip if you're using other mods that touch the db_assassin NPC, as conflicts are guaranteed.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you download and install Oshiel's Animation Replacement Beta first, or this mod won't work.
- Check your load order — since this mod includes ESPs, place it after any mods that alter the db_assassin NPC to avoid overwriting.
- If you're using a mod manager like Wrye Bash, use it to manage the files and avoid manual overwrite issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- Wildman
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 479
- Endorsements
- 17
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/24/2007
- Updated
- 1/8/2008
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