Blocking Animation Pack
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #92 of 118 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Blocking animation replacer for all melee weapon greatsword, battleaxe, warhammer, one-handed and dual wield. Works both in first person and third person view.
This mod make it looks like we avoid and deflected the attack, push it aside to left or right. Blocking animation for third person view, comes with three different variants for each state except dual wield. BUT dual wield have full package of blocking that contains blockbash, blockbashintro, blockidle, blockanticipate, movingblockidle in 3rd person view. Whether we push the incoming attacks aside to left, to right, downwards, upwards - every weapon have its own style.
I dont know why that three states triggers the same single looks in vanilla. Actually there is 3 files in Skyrim Bsa, but all was absorbing style - pull the weapon backwards only with different speed. Thats what i change, make it go different angles and make it looks like we are deflecting the hit and push it away. Also feels like enemy really "chasing" you, not targeting same exact point of player weapon all the time. Dont like the feels that vanilla blocking makes me take the damage willingly. I dont want to take dem attacks straight, i push it aside.
Version 1. 3 add stabbing bash. Version 1. 4 add first person parrying animation. I didn`t make this new first person animation, i found it hidden in "recoil animation". For new 1stperson parrying version that i make you can find it here.
Available for Skyrim Special Edition
http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/4352?
Available for Xbox One
https://bethesda.net/en/mods/skyrim/mod-detail/3986942
One-handed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J99g4-95Gc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zJwzed69ms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOs6qb0VXsA
Two handed {Greatsword}
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaFewOqcE8g
Stabbing bash for onehanded and dual wield
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CssOmoIQ_G0
2hw_blockhit
2hw_blockhita
2hw_blockhitb
2hm_blockhit
2hm_blockhita
2hm_blockhitb
2hm_blockidle
1hm_blockhit
1hm_blockhita
1hm_blockhitb
1hm_blockidle
bow_blockhit
dw1hm1hmblockbash
dw1hm1hmblockbashintro
dw1hm1hmblockbashpower
dw1hm1hmblockidle
dw1hm1hmblockanticipate
dw1hm1hmmovingblockidle
For dual wield blocking or 1hm in right hand & spells in left hand stance to works - must have Dual Wield Parrying
Blocking Animation Pack is a Skyrim mod that replaces blocking animations for one-handed, two-handed, and dual-wield weapons, working in both first and third person. With over 5,600 endorsements and 120,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking more dynamic combat visuals.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 5,624 endorsements and 120k downloads
- Covers all weapon types—one-handed, two-handed, and dual-wield
- Works in both first and third person, so you see the new animations no matter how you play
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018—might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other animation mods
- Requires a mod manager for easy installation, which might be a hurdle for new modders
For Skyrim players who want to freshen up their combat visuals without overhauling the whole game. If you're tired of the vanilla block animations and want something that works across all weapon types, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install this—it'll handle file conflicts automatically.
- Check your load order to make sure this mod loads after other animation mods to avoid overwriting issues.
- If you're using Skyrim Special Edition, verify compatibility with your game version before installing, since this mod is from 2018.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- 5poiler
- Version
- 1.8b
- Downloads
- 120,183
- Endorsements
- 5,624
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 4/7/2015
- Updated
- 7/6/2018
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