Castanistic or Highelf style idle for females -replacer-
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #53 of 118 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
2020. 05. 28
I would like to say sorry to everyone who have tried to get permission from me but I could not reply because I stopped modding and did not use nexus for years. Now I have changed the rules of the permissions.. I was not even aware that this mod might be still useful for someone after so many years have passed . It makes me happy that this simple mod is still used or wanted in Skyrim SE.
I am sorry that I don't have a plan to port it over there so please if you are a modder go on now you have all my permission to do it.
2016. 05. 03
I just wanna say sorry to anyone who had a question in the past year I totally abandoned my mod and I am not planning to update in in the near future.
I just started to replay skyrim once more and still using my Idle and it seems it is still working :) so I hope someone else still happy with it.
Added a new version Castanistic idle v 0. 7 with better motion
Updated the HighElf Style Idle to v 0. 6 and I added a new dual wield idle animation replacer (phnx style) It was a request. You can find it under Miscellaneous. Have fun!
I uploaded a new idle requested by a nexus member (Phnx).
Added a requested optional version of the Highelf style v05 with with new feet angle (heels on the ground).
Added Optianal (modified/smoother) version of v0. 6
Sorry if you are confused because of the lot of versions but at least you have more option to try :)
Added a new version of my Castanistic idle v0. 6
I uploaded a new idle (requested) I tried to make similar pose as the high elf female of Tera.
I added an optional version with less extreme hip/waist bends.
I made an idle animation for my female character inspired by the castanic female idle of TERA online. I am happy with the result so i decided to share. I am not an expert so i tried to make only the base pose similar. ...
This is my first mod maybe in the future i will tweak it a bit.
I haven't been testing it so long so its kinda beta, but i don't think a simple idle animation can cause any trouble, maybe there will be some odd looks with clothes at the left thing because of the bends and the weights of the models.
Install/Uninstall
--Manual Installation--
unpack the file to your skyrim folder :
--Manual Uninstall--
Just delete the mt_idle.hkx from the directory listed below.
directory structure:
"skyrim folder name"\data\meshes\actors\character\animation\female\mt_idle.hkx
This mod replaces female idle animations with poses inspired by TERA Online's Castanic and High Elf races. It's a simple animation replacer from 2012 with a strong following, offering a subtle base pose change for Skyrim.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (7,185 endorsements) — this is a proven favorite
- Nearly 300k downloads show it's still sought after years later
- Lightweight and easy to install — just drop in and go
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012 — may not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods that alter animations
- Only affects idle pose, not full movement sets — you'll still see vanilla walk/run
- Author admits it's not a perfect replica — just a base pose approximation
For Skyrim players who want a subtle, elegant idle stance for female characters without overhauling all animations. Perfect for screenshots and roleplay. Skip if you're looking for complete TERA-style animation packs or if you use other idle replacers that might conflict.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, install via NMM or MO2 to keep track of overwrites — this mod replaces female idle files, so any other idle mod will conflict.
- Check your load order: this is a replacer, so it should load after any mods that modify animations, but before mods that add new idle behaviors.
- For a more complete TERA look, pair this with a body mod like CBBE or UNP to match the original character proportions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Sharkh
- Version
- 0.7
- Downloads
- 297,371
- Endorsements
- 7,185
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 4/14/2012
- Updated
- 5/14/2012
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