HDT Equipment
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #17 of 94 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Description:
This mod allows bouncy HDT physics to unequipped/sheathed weapons. This mod comes in two variants:
Craftable Weapon Sling: You can craft a Weapon Sling item at a tanning rack for 3 leather strips and 1 iron ingot. The weapon sling allows bouncy HDT physics to unequipped/sheathed weapons when worn. When crafting the sling item, you will be presented with several options of which type to craft:
- []Weapon Sling - The default weapon sling. Will only apply physics to vanilla-type weapon positions.[/] []Weapon Sling (Dual Sheath) - Compatible with dual sheaths. Uses the default dual sheath arrangement.[/] []Weapon Sling (Belted Quiver) - Compatible with dual sheaths. Uses the default belted-quiver arrangement.[/] []Weapon Sling (Dual Back Scabbard) - Compatible with dual sheaths. Uses the default back one-handed sword arrangement.[/] []Weapon Sling (Belted Back Armory) - Compatible with dual sheaths. Uses a custom arrangement, combining the belted quiver with the back one-handed swords.[/] []Weapon Sling (Well Fitted) - This may also spawn as the player's default weapon sling if Groovtama's XPMSE v2. 60+ is installed (is also craftable at a tanning rack). Will work with any custom weapon configurations set by the RaceMenu by Expired. Do not use this weapon sling if your character is not using the proper XPMSE version! Compatible with dual sheaths. []Weapon Sling (Personalized) - If you have a blacksmith's hammer in your inventory while crafting, you can also make a custom sling reserved for your own preferences (if you are using v0. 2d+, customization can be made via the MCM). Compatible with dual sheaths.
If you have follower NPCs, you may also be able to give them slings as well. You can mix and match different sling arrangements even if you don't have a matching main skeleton. Though a matching skeleton is preferred, it is not required. Certain visual glitches between pause screens may be prevalent when using an arrangement that does not match your skeleton, but it is purely graphical and not game-breaking.
In version 0. 2b+ of this mod, the player character will automatically have a default weapon sling added to his/her inventory and equipped upon starting the game. The
HDT Equipment adds bouncy HDT physics to unequipped or sheathed weapons, making them sway and move naturally. With over 25,000 endorsements and 830,000 downloads, it's a popular physics enhancement for Skyrim. Last updated in 2015, it remains a staple for immersive weapon movement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (25,718 endorsements) — this is a proven mod
- Massive download count (830,933) shows it's widely used and stable
- Simple concept that adds a lot of immersion — weapons feel alive
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or HDT frameworks
- Requires HDT physics extension (not explicitly listed but implied) — missing dependency could cause crashes
For Skyrim players who want more lifelike weapon physics without overhauling combat. Perfect for immersion-focused modders who already use HDT. Skip if you're on Skyrim Special Edition or don't want to mess with physics setups.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have HDT Physics Extension installed first — this mod won't work without it
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, check for a compatible version or use a mod manager to handle the files
- Test with a sheathed sword on your back — if it doesn't bounce, your load order might be off
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- IceKK and Jacques00art
- Version
- 0.3a
- Downloads
- 830,933
- Endorsements
- 25,718
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 8/23/2014
- Updated
- 5/17/2015
🔗 Required By 3 Mods
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