Sabrecat Animation Fix v2
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 7.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 74 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
Ever got tired of them big cats bobbing around like big idiots? Ever thought to yourself: damnit talos im the dragonborn why cant my cat companion behave like a normal cat instead of derping around? with this mod the cat stands still and takes a deep breath. jPc7d3p51VQ this is a workover of this mod : http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/45542/? replaces the vanilla sabrecat idle with this animimation for now only the idle animation doesnt look very fancy but should be good enough remember the mod author has no idea what hes doing ----------------- install to Data\meshes\actors\sabrecat\animations\mt_idle.hkx ----------------- due to various requests i consider fixing the other two bobbing animations as well i wont promise anything though nor can tell you an exact date please understandCredits and Permission
Full Credit to xp32 for support and troubleshooting Permission: Do whatever you like🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data
Sabrecat Animation Fix v2 is a small Skyrim mod that replaces the default sabrecat animations with more natural ones, eliminating the 'bobbing' and 'derping' behavior. It's for players who want their feline companions to behave more like real cats. With 1,547 endorsements and 22,062 downloads, it's a popular fix from 2013.
✨ Key Features
Fixes sabrecat animations to reduce bobbing and derpy behavior
Makes sabrecats behave more like normal cats
Simple animation replacement mod
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,547 endorsements and over 22k downloads
- Directly addresses a common annoyance with sabrecat animations
- Lightweight mod that doesn't overhaul other aspects of the game
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or DLC
- Only affects sabrecats; other creatures remain unchanged
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who are tired of sabrecats moving awkwardly and want a more natural feline experience. Skip if you're looking for broader animation overhauls or if you play on a version newer than what this mod supports.
For Skyrim players who are tired of sabrecats moving awkwardly and want a more natural feline experience. Skip if you're looking for broader animation overhauls or if you play on a version newer than what this mod supports.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2013, check if your Skyrim version is compatible before installing.
- If you use a mod manager, install manually by dropping the files into your Data folder to avoid conflicts.
- Test the mod in a new game or after a clean save to ensure animations load correctly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- testiger2
- Version
- v2
- Downloads
- 22,062
- Endorsements
- 1,547
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 10/30/2013
- Updated
- 10/30/2013
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