Dual Wield Improved Animation
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #67 of 118 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Video for power attacks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGuV8lrD16o
Video for right hand power attacks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXd41kRgYRE
Video for attack power forward sprint https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7KsUaKdiy8
Animation changes for 3rd person works for male, female and beast. CHANGES IN 41 .hkx FILES:
I. IDLE AND TURNING dw1hm1hmidle 1hm_turnleft60 1hm_turnleft180 1hm_turnright60 1hm_turnright180
II. RUNNING 1hm_runbackward 1hm_runbackwardleft 1hm_runbackwardright 1hm_runforward 1hm_runforwardright 1hm_runleft 1hm_runright 1hm_runstrafeleft 1hm_runstraferight dwsprintforwardsword
III. LEFT HAND ATTACK dwrunback_attackright dwrunforward_attackright dwrunleft_attackright dwrunright_attackright
IV. LEFT HAND POWER ATTACK dw1hm1hm_powerattack dw_attackpowerback dw_attackpowerforward dw_attackpowerleft dw_attackpowerright
V. RIGHT HAND POWER ATTACK 1hm_attackpower 1hm_attackpowerbwd 1hm_attackpowerfwd 1hm_attackpowerleft 1hm_attackpowerright
LEFT+RIGHT dw1hm1hm_specialattackpower
VI. SPRINT POWER ATTACK 1hm_attackforwardsprint 1hm_attackpowerforwardsprint 1hmlefthand_attackforwardsprint 1hmlefthand_attackpowerf
Dual Wield Improved Animation is a Skyrim mod that enhances dual-wielding combat animations, covering idle, turning, running, normal attacks, and power attacks. With over 10,000 endorsements, it's a popular choice for players seeking smoother, more fluid movement in combat. Last updated in 2016, it remains a staple for animation overhauls.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 10,422 endorsements
- Over 231k downloads show it's a go-to for dual-wield fans
- Covers all key movement states: idle, run, and attacks
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 — may not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods
- Only affects dual-wielding — no benefit if you don't use that playstyle
For Skyrim players who love dual-wielding and want smoother, more natural combat animations. If you're running an animation overhaul or just want better movement while fighting with two weapons, this is a solid pick. Skip if you rarely dual-wield or prefer gameplay changes over cosmetic tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an animation mod, make sure to place it in your load order after any mods that change the same animations to avoid conflicts.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, you can preview the animations in-game by testing different attacks after installation.
- Check the mod's comments section for user reports on compatibility with other animation mods like FNIS or Nemesis.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- 5poiler
- Version
- 1.8
- Downloads
- 231,115
- Endorsements
- 10,422
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 2/21/2015
- Updated
- 10/26/2016
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