Blocking Animation Pack

⭐ ⭐⭐ (5,624 endorsements) 📥 120,183 downloads 📌 v1.8b 📅 4/7/2015
⚪ Last updated 2018

By 5poiler · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/6/2018 📅 Created: 4/7/2015
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 4.7% 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

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

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

Replaces blocking animations for one-handed weapons
Replaces blocking animations for two-handed weapons
Replaces blocking animations for dual-wield weapons
Works in both first person and third person view

📊 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
🎯 Is This For You?
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.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 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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