Finger Snap Animation Replacer

⭐ ⭐ (914 endorsements) 📥 38,221 downloads 📌 v1.0.1 📅 8/10/2007
⚪ Last updated 2008

By Qazaaq · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/7/2008 📅 Created: 8/10/2007
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ OBSE — Oblivion Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UOP — Unofficial Oblivion Patch Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #46 of 98 Animation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description Finger Snap is a cast animation replacer, you can choose to replace the animation for on touch spells, on self and/or on target spells. Instead of the default animation you\'ll snap your fingers. This also replaces the animation for NPCs. The right handed animations, played when only a shield or torch are equipped, are not replaced. Install This archive is distributed in what lhammonds calls OMOD-Ready format. It allows you to manually extract and install like most other mods but it also allows you to use Oblivion Mod Manager and import this archive with all the settings pre-configured for an OMOD file. Pick which method you are going to use for installation: Manual Installation - = or = - OBMM Installation Manual Install -------------- 1. Extract this archive to any folder and then copy the contents to Oblivion\'s Data folder. You can ignore or delete the \"omod conversion data\" folder. 2. If you don\'t want to replace all cast on touch, target and self animations delete the files you don\'t want to replace: For cast on touch, keep these files: Oblivion\\Meshes\\Characters\\_male\\casttouch.kf Oblivion\\Meshes\\Characters\\_male\\onehandcasttouch.kf Oblivion\\Meshes\\Characters\\_1stperson\\casttouch.kf Oblivion\\Meshes\\Characters\\_1stperson\\onehandcasttouch.kf For cast on target, keep these files: Oblivion\\Meshes\\Characters\\_male\\casttarget.kf Oblivion\\Meshes\\Characters\\_male\\onehandcasttarget.kf Oblivion\\Meshes\\Characters\\_1stperson\\casttarget.kf Oblivion\\Meshes\\Characters\\_1stperson\\onehandcasttarget.kf For cast on self, keep these files: Oblivion\\Meshes\\Characters\\_male\\castself.kf Oblivion\\Meshes\\Characters\\_male\\onehandcastself.kf Oblivion\\Meshes\\Characters\\_1stperson\\castself.kf Oblivion\\Meshes\\Characters\\_1stperson\\onehandcastself.kf OBMM Install ------------ Create the OMOD (Do this section only once) 1. Copy archive to (install folder)\\Oblivion\\obmm\\omod\\ 2. Start Oblivion Mod Manager. 3. Click the Create button. 4. Click the Add Archive button, find and select the archive, then click Yes. 5. Click the Create omod button, then click OK when it finishes. Install the mod using OBMM 1. Start Oblivion Mod Manager. 2. Double-click the name of the mod in the right-hand side of the OBMM screen. (icon should turn blue) 3. Answer the yes and no questions about which animations you want to replace. Incompatibility This mod cannot be used with other cast on touch, cast on target or cast on self animation replacers. But as far as I know, they don\'t exist (yet). History 15/08/2007 Version 1. 01: - Included the missing plugin file. 14/08/2007 Version 1. 0: - Added a finger snap sound. 11/08/2007 Version 0. 92 - Included cast animation for a weapon in the right hand. - Included cast on target animations. 11/08/2007 Version 0. 91 - Fixed cast on self animation. 10/08/2007 Version 0. 9: - In

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Finger Snap Animation Replacer is a compact Oblivion mod that swaps the default cast animations for on-touch, on-self, and on-target spells with a finger snap. With 914 endorsements and 38,221 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting a stylish, subtle change. Last updated in 2008, it remains a simple cosmetic tweak for classic Oblivion.

✨ Key Features

Replaces the default cast animation with a finger snap for on-touch spells.
Replaces the default cast animation with a finger snap for on-self spells.
Replaces the default cast animation with a finger snap for on-target spells.
Allows you to choose which spell types to replace (on touch, on self, and/or on target).

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 914 endorsements and over 38k downloads—clearly a hit.
  • Gives your spellcasting a slick, stylish finger snap that feels fresh.
  • Flexible: you can pick which spell types get the new animation, so you can keep defaults for others.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2008—might have issues with newer Oblivion patches or mods.
  • Only affects cast animations; if you want more variety, this is a one-trick pony.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Oblivion players who want a subtle but cool visual upgrade to spellcasting without overhauling the whole game. Perfect for mage characters who want to feel more stylish. Skip if you're looking for major animation overhauls or gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's an animation replacer, make sure to place the files in your Oblivion Data folder or use a mod manager like OBMM.
  • If you're using other animation mods, load order matters—put this one after to ensure it takes effect.
  • Test with a quick spell cast to see if the snap works; if not, check that the files are in the right directory.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Oblivion Mods
Author
Qazaaq
Version
1.0.1
Downloads
38,221
Endorsements
914
Category
Animation
Created
8/10/2007
Updated
1/7/2008

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