Sneak 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
- 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 35 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Change sneak animation for idle, turning, sneak walk, and sneak run. Changes for leg pose, tighten finger grip both hands, change left arm pose (if wielding sword) away from the face while moving. All pose has been adjusted for all weapon grip and magic.
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Installation use mod manager Manual copy meshes folder into Data Steam\Steamapps\common\Skyrim\Data\meshes\actors\character\animations
Changelog v1. 2 replace sneakmtidle and sneak_runforward
Optional File If you not comfortable to default animation, when roaming town or taverns, thinking to just wanna move subtle, just bend knee a bit and lower your shoulder, maybe you wanna use this. Assassins Creed style Beth moves :). Replacer taken from magic walk animation with tweaked speed to match default sneak.
Special thanks Supertin for the tips. Come back and endorse if you like this
Available for Skyrim Special Edition http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/4371/?
Available for Xbox version https://bethesda.net/en/mods/skyrim/mod-detail/3990710
Thanks to Figment for hkxcmd Wookied for BSA Unpacker aeonflux for tutorial Bergzore for his youtube tutorial Xp32 and Groovtama for XPMSE Dnalloh1987 EvilPandaButt092 Bethesda
Just a reminder also improve your speed incase you get caught
Sneak Animation by 5poiler overhauls the sneak movement animations in Skyrim, covering idle, walk, run, and turning. It includes a variant called Notsoobvious. With over 1,000 endorsements, it's a popular choice for players seeking more realistic stealth movement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with over 1,000 endorsements
- Covers multiple sneak animations for a cohesive overhaul
- Offers a variant for players who want a subtler effect
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other animation mods
- Only affects sneak animations, so it's a niche mod for those who care about stealth movement
For Skyrim players who want more realistic and varied sneak animations, especially stealth-focused characters. If you're tired of the vanilla sneak stance and want a subtle improvement, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for combat or magic overhauls — this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check if you have other animation mods that might conflict — load order matters, so place this mod after any animation frameworks.
- If you use FNIS or Nemesis, run their patch after installing to ensure animations work correctly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- 5poiler
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 26,919
- Endorsements
- 1,096
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 6/4/2016
- Updated
- 9/13/2017
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