Torches and Stones - A Torch Idle Replacer
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #31 of 36 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Torch and Stones - A Torch Idle replacer and glowing stones to use with them!
This mod replaces the standard torch Idle Animations with a more realistic and adventurous looking one. No more handburns without a fireproof gauntlet
and also adds 6 new colored Stones with a little smaller radius than torches but do give you infinite light
I seperated those too also for people who only wishes to use the Animations
if you want the glowing stones you need to download "Torches - Torch Idle replacer" and "Stones - Glowstones"
VERSIONS
Torches - Torch Idle Replacer
-replaces the Onehand, handtohand and normal torch idle with new ones. Support for DMC stylish included.
Stones - Glowstones
- adds 6 colored stones into the Testinghall (you can get there by using the console and type "coc testinghall") in a chest called "chest with glowing stones
FOR MODDERS ONLY
Torches - Torch Idle Replacer - 99 priority
-does same as the main one but with 99 bone priority which means will always override any movement from other animations. Usable for those who willingly would try to experiment with Pose mods
KNOWN ISSUES
Using different Animations from mods can break the Torch Idle animations and let you hold your torch very unhealthy.
Sneaking may not look good at all but who the hell sneaks with torches?
For now both Parts only work in 3rd Person perfectly. The glowing Stones will not look right if you go into 1st Person
Mods that already implements carryable Lanterns will look wrong since those Objects are rigged to the Vanilla Idle
PERMISSION
Do what you want with it. Just crediting me is enough. This is more of a modders Ressouce, so other modders can use this animations as a base for new lightsources. lanterns and such.
CREDITS
Bethesda Softworks -- For the Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion
Replaces the standard torch idle animations with more realistic and adventurous ones, and adds glowing stones as a new infinite torch option. A niche cosmetic mod for Skyrim players wanting visual variety, with 122 endorsements and last updated in December 2019.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 122 endorsements and over 2,700 downloads.
- Gives your character a more adventurous look while holding a torch.
- Glowing stones offer a fresh alternative to the standard torch.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019 — may be incompatible with the latest Skyrim version.
- Only affects idle animations, so no changes to combat or movement.
- No screenshots or videos provided, so you're flying blind on the visual result.
For Skyrim players who want a bit more flair in their torch-holding idle animations and enjoy cosmetic tweaks. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes — this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install — it'll handle the file placement automatically.
- This mod only changes idle animations, so it won't conflict with combat or movement mods, but check for other animation replacers that might override the same files.
- Since it's from 2019, test it in a clean save or with a character that has a torch equipped to see if it works with your current setup.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- DreconTheSkylegend
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 2,746
- Endorsements
- 122
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 12/25/2019
- Updated
- 12/25/2019
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