Musashi's Guard Stance
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #141 of 440 Customisation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
************ NOTICE ************
New version v1. 1 released
Please report any bugs or issues, feedback helps
.:] Musashi's Guard Stance [:.
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▪ Guard animation replacement with Ashina Cross Combat Art animations
▪ Inspired by trollaxethrowerr's work
.:] Showcase Video [:.
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.:] Installation [:.
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Download and install Sekiro Mod Engine
Unpack in Sekiro folder?, where the sekiro.exe is located.
It should look like this: (game-folder\mods\chr\c0000.anibnd.dcx)
(default location for steam users)
?C:\?Program Files (x86)
╚═══╦?Steam
╚═══╦?Steamapps
╚═══╦?Common
╚═══╦?Sekiro
╚═══?c0000.anibnd.dcx?
.:] Compatibility [:.
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Should be compatible with anything that doesn't change c0000.anibnd.dcx
Mods that change c0000.anibnd.dcx can probably be made to work with this
as long as it doesn't change the same .tae-file.
Replaces the player's guard animation with the Ashina Cross Combat Art's animation from Sekiro. A simple cosmetic tweak for Sekiro players who want a different look while guarding. With 109 endorsements and 3,165 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 109 endorsements and over 3,000 downloads
- Easy to install—just drop the file in the mod folder
- Gives your guard a fresh look without changing gameplay
⚠️ Cons
- Only changes the guard animation—no other effects or features
- Last updated in 2022, so it might not be compatible with the latest game patches
For Sekiro players who want a subtle visual change to their guard stance. If you're a fan of the Ashina Cross combat art and want that style while blocking, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or major overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original animation files before replacing them, just in case you want to revert.
- If you're using a mod manager, check if it supports Sekiro mods—otherwise, manual installation is straightforward.
- Verify the mod folder structure matches your game's directory to avoid issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Sekiro Mods
- Author
- Dop3Dawg
- Version
- v1.1
- Downloads
- 3,165
- Endorsements
- 109
- Category
- Customisation
- Created
- 10/16/2022
- Updated
- 10/29/2022
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