Vanargand Animations - Sneak idle walk and run LE
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 4 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #33 of 68 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod works for both males and females and contains the following animations:
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[]idle while sneaking.
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]Forward and side directions for walk while sneaking.[]Forward and side directions for run while sneaking.
Preview of v1. 0
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Requirement
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[]Dynamic Animation Replacer.
Recommended
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[]360 Movement Behavior Highly recommended.
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]Vanargand Animation v1. 3+ as I made sure the camera won't have issues when switching to/from sneak.Installation
- Use any mod manager or manually copy the content from this mod's 'Data' into your Skyrim 'Data' folder.
Special thanks
Gilead - YouLiekThait - Mikayla Kerns - Péter Ferik - NotSoWiseGuy
Andri Mar Hagalin - NuclearNautilus
And everyone whose kind words and constructive feedback help me keep improving!
My other work
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[]360 Movement Behavior Highly recommended.
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[]Dynamic Animation Replacer.
Vanargand Animations replaces sneak idle, walk, and run animations for unarmed characters in Skyrim Special Edition, using Dynamic Animation Replacer. With 1,443 endorsements and 33,971 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking more natural stealth movement. Last updated in August 2021, it remains a solid option for those using DAR.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,443 endorsements and over 33k downloads.
- Adds more natural and immersive stealth animations for unarmed characters.
- Simple to install if you already have DAR set up.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Dynamic Animation Replacer, so you need to install that first.
- Only affects unarmed sneak animations—no weapon-drawn variants included.
- Last updated in 2021, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or newer animation frameworks.
For Skyrim players who want smoother, more realistic sneak animations when unarmed, especially stealth archers or mages who rely on sneaking. If you're already using DAR and want to enhance your stealth gameplay, this is a must-try. Skip if you want weapon-specific sneak animations or if you're not using DAR.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Dynamic Animation Replacer installed and properly configured before adding this mod.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily install and manage the mod files.
- Check that your Skyrim version is compatible with DAR, as some updates may break it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Verolevi
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 33,971
- Endorsements
- 1,443
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 8/24/2021
- Updated
- 8/31/2021
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