3rd Person Animation Mod- Sprint with Magic
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #16 of 44 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
As requested, here is an animation tweak to sprinting while holding spells in either hand, or both. There are files for both Male and Female characters to choose from. --Installation-- 1. Open either the Male or Female folder 2. Move the \"meshes\" folder inside to the \"Data\" folder in your Skyrim directory. Feedback is appreciated Other animation tweaks: - Change to Third-Person Animation while running forward with a bow -- http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=389 -Warburg
This mod replaces the third-person sprinting animation when casting spells or dual-wielding, for both male and female characters. It's a simple animation tweak for Skyrim players who want more natural movement. With 1,833 endorsements and 57,884 downloads, it's a well-received cosmetic improvement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,833 endorsements and 57k downloads
- Simple, focused fix that improves immersion without extra bloat
- Covers both genders, so no need for separate mods
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011 — might not play nice with newer Skyrim versions or DLC
- Only affects sprinting; other animations remain vanilla
- No compatibility notes for popular animation overhauls
For Skyrim players who hate the default sprint animation while casting or dual-wielding. If you're a mage or spellsword who spends time in third person, this is a must-have. Skip if you only play first-person or don't care about animation polish.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager for easy uninstall
- Check if you have other animation mods that might override this one — load order matters
- Test with both male and female characters to see the new sprint
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Warburg
- Version
- v1.0
- Downloads
- 57,884
- Endorsements
- 1,833
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 11/17/2011
- Updated
- 11/17/2011
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