Pretty Combat Animations (PCA) - Weapon Master (WPM)
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #58 of 118 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description:
This is Pretty Combat Animations(PCA) Standalone Package and specific renew for 1hm weapon.
Installation:
Downlaod the main file and Install with NMM Or MO, Select which style you are intend to use, Simple and quick.
Detail Install Tutorial For All Version After 1. 2
All version patch after v1. 2 using dar (DynamicAnimationReplacer) condition to setup different animations for different weapon draw scenarios.
Unique Idle Condition With:
1. sword with shield
2. dagger with shield
3. sword+left hand is empty
4. dagger+left hand is empty
5. dual wield
Require Mod For Default Style
DynamicAnimationReplacer
Require Mod For Back Shield Style:
Dual Sheath Redux
Require Mod For Back 1hm Style:
FNIS Or Nemesis
1. For Xpmse work fine, You have to active the fnis.esp which is provide from Fnis or Nemesis, Please choose one you are intend to install.
Otherwise xpmse will just show empty on "style" page.
2. When you installed xpmse and active fnis.esp, In xpmse mcm menu, Click to style page, You suppose will see many option on the menu. Xpmse contain his own animation package for different weapon.
3. If you want my animation work fine, you can untick those style fitting option from xpmse style menu to make sure my animation will not be overwrite by xpmse. Or you can drop my animation to the xpmse animation file folder if you know how to manage/arrange it.
And you can select the weapon style to manage those weapon appear node, Eg: (Back/Waist/Hip). Dual Sheath Redux will only manage the shield.
plz watch preivew video
Pending:
old version:
"Guardian" style is design to match with "Magic Casting Aniamtions Overhaul".
Preview:
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A standalone animation overhaul for one-handed melee weapons in Skyrim, offering renewed combat animations for sword+shield, dual wield, and dagger setups. With 7,864 endorsements and 275,332 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking fresh, polished moves. Last updated in April 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 7,864 endorsements and 275k downloads — clearly a go-to for animation overhauls.
- Focused on one-handed combat, so you get a cohesive set of moves without bloat.
- Standalone package means you don't need the full PCA mod to enjoy these animations.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in April 2022 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other animation mods.
- Only covers one-handed melee; if you want two-handed or ranged animations, you'll need other mods.
For Skyrim players who want to refresh their one-handed combat feel without overhauling everything. If you're tired of vanilla sword-and-board or dual-wield animations, this gives you a polished alternative. Skip if you're looking for a full combat overhaul or use mods that heavily modify the same animation slots.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a standalone animation mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager — no extra patches needed.
- If you use other animation mods, check load order to ensure PCA WPM takes priority for one-handed animations.
- Test with a new character or in a safe area to see the new moves without combat interruptions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Dualsun
- Version
- 1.252
- Downloads
- 275,332
- Endorsements
- 7,864
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 8/5/2016
- Updated
- 4/29/2022
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