Light Foot - Jumping Animation
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #10 of 68 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Animation replacer for jump animation 3rd person view. No "flappy wings" while jumping and relaxing footstep landing. Simple jumping with no fancy move.
Use installer manager or manual install, copy to game folder Skyrim/Data/meshes/actors/character/animations
Give feedback if there is anything and please come back and endorse if you like this.
Video for v1. 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPO6z9mB_OQ
Video for optional roll variant v1. 8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9_LYsBDks4
Update Log
v1. 6 change jumpland, right and left. Use 1. 3 Jumpfall v1. 7 adjustment v1. 8 adjustment; add optional roll variant
Jumping sideways to left or right have different looks. When landing first leg for balance second leg preparing for footstep land. Different look in different jumping heights
Available for Skyrim Special Edition http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/5106/? Available for Xbox One https://bethesda.net/en/mods/skyrim/mod-detail/3990420
Special thanks Dnalloh1987 EvilPandaButt092
Bethesda Nexus
Light Foot replaces the default jumping animation in Skyrim with a more subtle, less flappy motion. This lightweight animation mod is for players who find the vanilla jump too exaggerated. With 2,312 endorsements and 46,550 downloads, it's a popular choice for a simple cosmetic tweak.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,312 endorsements — clearly a lot of people dig it.
- Tiny download, so it won't bloat your mod list.
- Does exactly what it says: kills the flappy bird jump.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017 — might not play nice with the latest Skyrim patches.
- Only changes the jump animation — if you want more animation overhauls, this is just one piece.
For Skyrim players who hate the vanilla jump's flappy arms and want a more grounded feel. If you're into animation overhauls or just want a quick fix, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for combat or movement overhauls — this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple animation replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use your mod manager — no need for patches.
- If you're using a mod manager, preview the animation in-game after installing to make sure it fits your load order.
- Check if you have other animation mods that might conflict — load order matters for animations in Skyrim.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- 5poiler
- Version
- 1.8
- Downloads
- 46,550
- Endorsements
- 2,312
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 8/31/2015
- Updated
- 9/26/2017
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