SIGMA - Greatsword anim set - kNVSE

⭐ ⭐ (526 endorsements) 📥 12,101 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 4/10/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Sigerious · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/10/2022 📅 Created: 4/10/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 6 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 ↗
6📦 kNVSE Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #12 of 93 Animation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Introduction

It was too big to be called a sword. Massive, thick, heavy, and far too rough. Indeed, it was a heap of raw iron.

Video showcase

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Overview

2. Light attacks

3. Standing/backwards power attack

4. Running power attack

5. Power attack right

6. Power attack left

Requirements



xNVSE ver. 6. 2. 4 or newer

kNVSE ver. 20 or newer

Credits and thanks

Frozen for being dickhead and for Locomotion

Kormakur for kNVSE

Johnson for his rigs

and all beautiful people from NH arms and FNV anim servers, i love you all.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

SIGMA is a bulky animation overhaul for greatswords in Skyrim, adding weight, stabs, and flavor to combat. With 526 endorsements and 12,101 downloads, it's a well-received mod for players seeking more impactful greatsword animations.

✨ Key Features

Overhauls greatsword animations with a bulkier, heavier feel
Adds more stab attacks and flavorful combat moves
Compatible with kNVSE, suggesting integration with Skyrim's animation framework

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 526 endorsements and over 12k downloads
  • Adds weight and stabs to greatswords, making combat feel more visceral
  • Lightweight animation mod that doesn't require a full combat overhaul

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in April 2022 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other animation mods
  • Requires kNVSE, which adds an extra dependency and setup step
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want their greatswords to feel heavier and more impactful without overhauling the entire combat system. If you're a melee-focused character and enjoy animation mods that add flair, this is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla animations or don't want to mess with kNVSE.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have kNVSE installed and properly configured before adding this mod, as it's required for the animations to work.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install the mod and manage load order, especially if you have other animation mods.
  • Test the animations in third-person view to see the full effect, as first-person may not show all the new moves.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
Sigerious
Version
1.0
Downloads
12,101
Endorsements
526
Category
Animation
Created
4/10/2022
Updated
4/10/2022

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