Animations

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (18,862 endorsements) 📥 395,003 downloads 📌 v1.22 📅 2/26/2014
⚪ Last updated 2017

By Genebriss · Immersion

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/15/2017 📅 Created: 2/26/2014
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #46 of 147 Immersion mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

SSE VERSION

Adds animations for looting containers and corpses, harvesting plants, lockpicking doors and chests, opening doors, activating levers, praying, drinking and eating potions and food, equipping armor and opening map.

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SKSE and SkyUI are required.

Dynamically attaches script and thus compatible with objects from DLCs or other mods. For example: looting animation will work for a chest added by another mod. Drinking potions animation will work for any potions from other mods as well.

Animation is choosen dynamically depending on Z coordinates and height of player and activated object. So even the same container can be opened with different animations depending on player position.

Animations aren't made by me. They are default Skyrim animations.

By default it plays animations in third person and return you to first person if you were in this mode. Can be set not to change POV in the MCM, but there are no first person animations.

Can be used with Immersive First Person View or Enhanced Camera for first person animations.

Options in MCM:

  • []Enable/disable the mod

    []Disable any part of the mod. For example, you can use only lockpicking, opening and drinking animations and disable everything else.

    []Length of each animation and POV for it

    []Randomisation of the animation length for looting, harvesting and lockpicking to make it more natural.

  • Allow NPCs to attack player during animation.

And more.

Installation

Download it like a usual mod. Load order doesn't matter. Load the game and make a new save. Then enable mod in

the MCM.

Uninstallation

Disable mod in the MCM! It's

important! Only then delete files or disable it in

launcher.

Compatibility

Doesn't change any objects in the game. Overall it's compatible with everything, but may require to disable particular animation types to avoid conflicts. Uses perk entry points to replace activation process.

Form lists editing:

Normally script selects animation by looking at objects type, but it's not always possible to determine object simply by

its type. For example, Nirnroots obviously should use harvesting

animation, but unlike all other plants they are not plants, they are

activators. The only way is to make a list of different nirnroots (only 2

in vanilla game) to be able to defer them from buttons, levers and

other activators. This means that if any other mod ads new types of

Nirnroots they won't be recognised as Nirnroots by Animations.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Animations is an immersion mod that adds first-person animations for looting, harvesting, lockpicking, door opening, lever activation, praying, eating/drinking, equipping armor, and using the journal/map. With 18,862 endorsements and 395,003 downloads, it's a highly popular enhancement for players seeking deeper roleplay. Last updated in 2017, it remains a staple for immersion-focused mod lists.

✨ Key Features

Adds animations for looting containers and corpses
Adds animations for harvesting plants
Adds animations for lockpicking doors and chests
Adds animations for opening doors, activating levers, and praying
Adds animations for drinking/eating potions and food, equipping armor, and opening journal/map

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 18,862 endorsements and 395k downloads — this is a proven mod
  • Covers tons of actions: looting, harvesting, lockpicking, doors, levers, praying, eating, equipping, journal — you name it
  • Perfect for immersion playthroughs where every action feels real

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2017 — might have compatibility issues with newer game versions or other mods
  • Animations can feel repetitive after hundreds of hours — you might end up skipping them anyway
🎯 Is This For You?
For roleplayers and immersion enthusiasts who want every action to feel tangible. If you're tired of instant looting and want to see your character actually search a chest, this is for you. Skip if you prefer fast-paced gameplay or don't care about animation details.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if your game version is compatible — the mod hasn't been updated since 2017, so test it early in your playthrough.
  • Pair with other immersion mods like needs mods or survival mechanics to get the most out of the eating/drinking animations.
  • If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the install to avoid manual file placement errors.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Genebriss
Version
1.22
Downloads
395,003
Endorsements
18,862
Category
Immersion
Created
2/26/2014
Updated
10/15/2017

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