inventory Idle
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #174 of 337 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Author Dereko * What this mod does This simple modification makes your character in the inventory screen stand with the default idle rather than the ready weapon idle. To Install Drag and drop the Data folder in this rar file into your c:\\Program Files\\Bethesda Softworks\\Oblivion folder on your computer...then activate the mod. I renamed the default standing idle animation to \"BowIdle.kf\" you may have to add a line to your archiveInvalidation.txt file if it doesn\'t show up or work (If you don\'t have an ArchiveInvalidation.txt just create one add these lines below and put into your c:\\Program Files\\Bethesda Softworks\\Oblivion\\Data folder meshes/characters/_male/BowIdle.kf meshes/characters/_male/BowTurnLeft.kf meshes/characters/_male/BowTurnRight.kf To Use When you start the game you will get a new item with the icon (I) in your weapons menu called \"Inventory Stand\" Equip it and your stance will be the default standing idle as long as this is equipped. Bugs/Drawbacks IMPORTANT* All this does is add a \"hidden\" mesh (a simple cylinder) that is classified in the cs as a weapon (Bow) so do not try to use this as a weapon it will look only look weird. Only equip it if you want a default idle in your inventory then UNEQUIP IT and equip your normal weapon to return to normal gameplay. This will change only your default bow idle with this mod installed you will now stand normally when standing with a bow Moving, shooting, crouching, or sneaking with a bow will remain unaffected. You will just not be half crouched anymore when you stand without moving with a bow...if you don\'t like this then uninstall the mod there is no way around it. Personally I think it looks better this way anyways. And is a very small price to pay for a normal inventory stance. Enjoy Dereko
A tiny Oblivion mod that swaps the default inventory idle animation for the normal standing idle by equipping an item. Simple and to the point, with 284 endorsements and 7,048 downloads since 2008.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Does exactly what it says—no bloat, just a clean animation swap
- Community-tested with 284 endorsements and 7,048 downloads
- Lightweight and unlikely to conflict with other animation mods
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008—may not be compatible with newer Oblivion versions or mod setups
- Only affects the inventory idle; if you're looking for more animation overhauls, this is too narrow
For Oblivion players who find the default inventory idle awkward and want a quick, no-fuss fix. Skip if you're after broader animation changes or play on a heavily modded setup where old mods might clash.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an old mod, manually drop the files into your Oblivion Data folder and enable the .esp in the launcher.
- Test the animation by opening your inventory and equipping any item—if it doesn't work, check for mod conflicts with other animation replacers.
- If you use a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash, install it through that to keep your load order clean.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Dereko
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 7,048
- Endorsements
- 284
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 12/28/2007
- Updated
- 1/8/2008
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