3rd person Movement Animations Overhaul (and bugfix)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,516 endorsements) 📥 359,350 downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 4/7/2023
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Sigerious · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/23/2024 📅 Created: 4/7/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ NVSE — New Vegas Script Extender Download ↗
2🛠️ 4GB Patcher — FNV 4GB Patcher Download ↗
3🔧 NVAC — New Vegas Anti Crash Download ↗
4🧩 JIP LN — JIP LN NVSE Plugin Download ↗
5🔧 YUP — Yukichigai Unofficial Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #78 of 212 Animation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Introduction

Let's face it. Vanilla animations are not very good. Also they have some very nasty bugs. I have put a lot of effort in making animations better and hopefully you will enjoy it.

TOTNW 2. 0 and WarMIX patches are also available.

In total there are 148 new animations. They cover moving in every direction with or without weapons. Sneaking is not included, coz it's already fine in vanilla imo.

For NPCs and PC. Also has player only patch

THIS MOD DOESN'T HAVE IT'S OWN DIAGONAL MOVEMENT. USE XILANDRO'S MOD ALONGSIDE MY MOD.

Vanilla ice-skating bug and fix

In vanilla Obsidian screwed up leg placement which introduced ice-skating bug and ugly interruption when switching from walking to running. I fixed it.

Video showcase of different weapons with my anims

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If you don't like male running animations - there is alternative version made by Johnson in optional files.

Additional mods

360 MOVEMENT PATCH

Johnson's movement animations - install it if you want new sneaking animations, as my mod doesn't include them

Frozen's mods - biggest inspiration for my mod, but my mod supersedes them

WAR MiX - for additional weapon idles. Compatibility patch available.

TOTNW 2. 0 - my mod doesn't have power armor animations, so use TOTNW. Compatibility patch available

Requirement:

Credits and thanks

Biggest and sincere thanks for Animation Discord Server. I love you all, i truly do.

Special thanks for both Johnson and Frozen for giving me permissions for using parts of their animations in my mod. Without them this mod would be 10x time uglier.



🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Complete overhaul of 3rd person animations using mocap, fixing floatiness and vanilla bugs. Different animations for male/female, weapons holstered/drawn, for both PC and NPCs. Highly endorsed (2,516) and downloaded (359k), last updated April 2024.

✨ Key Features

Uses motion capture animations for a complete 3rd person overhaul.
Fixes the floaty feel of the game's default animations.
Separate animations for male and female characters.
Distinct animations for weapons holstered and weapons drawn.
Applies to both player character and NPCs.
Also fixes vanilla animation bugs.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 2,516 endorsements and 359k downloads.
  • Mocap animations make movement feel grounded and natural.
  • Covers both genders and weapon states, plus NPCs—great value.

⚠️ Cons

  • Description is cut off, so full feature list and install details are unclear.
  • No explicit compatibility notes for other animation mods or game versions.
  • Last updated in April 2024—may need checking for latest game patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who hate the floaty vanilla third-person movement and want a more grounded, realistic feel. Also for those who want distinct animations for male/female and holstered/drawn weapons. Skip if you prefer first-person or don't care about animation polish.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod easily.
  • Check for compatibility patches if you use other animation mods like FNIS or Nemesis.
  • Make sure your game is updated to a version compatible with the mod's last update.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
Sigerious
Version
2.0
Downloads
359,350
Endorsements
2,516
Category
Animation
Created
4/7/2023
Updated
4/23/2024

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