Combat Stance Reanimation
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #16 of 98 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Combat Stance Reanimation v3. 0
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Tired of the bad vanilla idles? Had enough of your character looking afraid to fight when holding a weapon?
This animation replacer might just be what you need.
These are replacements for all the idles when in combat, it includes complementary animations
-Standing and Turning
-Walking and Running
Requirements:
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Installation:
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Core folder contains the main animation pack. Meshes folder inside it must be installed in your game Data folder
Recomended: Delete any previous versions, and delete Specialanims.esp plugin if you have one.
Variations folder is full of optional settings. They usually go installed in Specialanims folder under _male folder (which is where the rest of the normal animations go in the game folder tree) But I've provided an extra readme with more dateiled instructions
Uninstall:
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Just Delete the files related to this mod
Changes in v3. 0:
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- []Tweaked everything attempting to achieve a more neutral/unisex state for all animations. "No sissy males, no female gorillas" It's difficult since we have to deal with a game which uses the same skeleton for both genders and gave us wine barrels for clothing which makes males look fat and sissy... But I tried, and I think It's down to reasonable levels now.
- []Made a few optional gender based variations still just in case
- Lots and lots of variations, which now require Blockhead to be used; among those variations there are ideas ranging from just normal variations, like how a weapon is being held, to more elaborate ones, like holding them in a different weapon type stance (IE a combat staff, or dual blades) or even a new combat type (like floating in a lich-like way with a staff)
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You liked my work?
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it, and it makes me happy to know you're enjoying my work! =)
You didn't like it?
Then shut up, don't download this and go bother someone else. Trolls will be ignored and/or reported on sight.
You want to make your own additions, change this or upload it somewhere else?
By all means proceed, only remember to put my name on it, as a measure of respect for other people's work
I'm not looking for fame, but respect is important to me.
Want more unnecessary breast bouncing?
Not gonna happen.
Credits and Thanks:
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Me of course.
Combat Stance Reanimation replaces idle animations and blocking stances for Oblivion, with BBB support. A classic animation mod from 2016 with strong community backing (4,843 endorsements, 151k downloads). Ideal for players seeking refreshed combat visuals without overhauling gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 4,843 endorsements and 151k downloads — clearly a go-to for animation replacers
- BBB support means it works with popular body mods for physics-enhanced animations
- Simple scope: just idle and blocking stances, so it won't conflict with major combat overhauls
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 — may be outdated for current Oblivion setups or mod lists
- Only affects idle and blocking animations, so don't expect changes to attack or movement animations
For Oblivion players who want to freshen up their character's combat stance and blocking pose without overhauling the whole animation system. If you're using body mods with BBB, this is a natural fit. Skip if you're looking for complete animation overhauls or modern updates.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple replacer, just drop the files into your Oblivion Data folder or use a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash.
- If you use a body mod with BBB, make sure your skeleton supports it to see the physics effects.
- Check your load order — this mod doesn't require a specific position, but keep it after any mods that alter the same animations.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- ElAlquimista
- Version
- 3.0
- Downloads
- 151,701
- Endorsements
- 4,843
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 6/22/2013
- Updated
- 1/23/2016
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