Sinkpoints Martial Arts Animation Replacer
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #42 of 98 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Sinkpoint\'s Martial Arts Animation Replacer http://www.sinkpoint.com/oblivion/ ziHDE9NOaZ0 PtHK3GpZDzI Sinkpoint\'s Martial Arts Animation Replacer Install: Extract to the Oblivion/Data directory. If you want to try the 1st person animations, copy the files in the Sinkpoint_1stperson folder to meshes/characters/_1stperson/ Be warned that they are currently problematic and will exhibit mesh clipping. Description: This mod aims to improve hand-to-hand animations. Animations replaced: Right and left hooks stationary power attack -> hard cross forward power attack -> advancing side kick backward power attack -> spinning low sweep. blocking block attack -> flying left elbow stationary power skill -> strong back fist. forward power attack skill -> flying spining back kick *Note armors with leg meshes will be needed to see legs in 1st person view. If default views are preferred, remove the corresponding .kf files in Data/meshes/characters/_1stperson Version History 1. 0 - Redone all 1st person animations. Problem with mesh clipping should be fixed. - All handtohand animations are now replaced. 0. 2 - All stances are more squared, eliminating problem with shoulder mesh distortion. - Animations tweaked, no more sliding feet and position jumping. - Added new animation for block attack-> flying left elbow - Tweaked strong back fist animation to be more dynamic. - Tweaked timing on left hook to be a little faster. - Tweaked forward jumping distance for flying spinning back kick. - 1st person animations are now not installed by default. 0. 1 first release. Added these animations: Right and left hooks stationary power attack -> hard cross forward power attack -> advancing side kick blocking block attack -> strong back fist. stationary power skill -> strong back fist. forward power attack skill -> advancing spining back kick
Sinkpoints Martial Arts Animation Replacer is a compact animation mod for hand-to-hand combat, offering visual variety for melee-focused players. With 1,123 endorsements and 47,782 downloads, it's a community favorite despite its age. Last updated in 2008, it may require compatibility checks with modern game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (1,123 endorsements) — a solid pick for animation overhauls.
- Huge download count (47,782) shows it's been widely used and tested.
- Simple drop-in install — no mod manager or extra tools needed.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008 — likely outdated for current game versions, may cause conflicts.
- Only covers hand-to-hand animations — if you want weapon or magic animations, look elsewhere.
For players who want to spice up unarmed combat with martial arts flair, especially those playing older versions of the game. If you're on a modern build, you'll need to test compatibility. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive animation overhaul covering all combat styles.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2008, back up your original animation files before replacing them, just in case.
- If you're on a newer game version, try the mod in a test save first to ensure no crashes.
- Check if your game version has any known compatibility patches for old animation mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- sinkpoint
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 47,782
- Endorsements
- 1,123
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 4/22/2008
- Updated
- 5/23/2008
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