Vanargand Animations - Crossbows LE
⚪ 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
- 👍 4.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #61 of 74 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Replaces crossbow animations and fixes jittery crossbow aim direction while moving and/or turning.
Vanargand Animations - Crossbows LE replaces crossbow animations and fixes jittery aim direction while moving or turning. A niche animation overhaul for Skyrim Legendary Edition, with 692 endorsements and 14,434 downloads, last updated May 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 692 endorsements and over 14k downloads
- Directly addresses a common annoyance—jittery crossbow aim—making gameplay feel smoother
- Lightweight animation mod that doesn't require a ton of setup
⚠️ Cons
- Only for Legendary Edition—no Special Edition version mentioned, so SSE players are out of luck
- Last updated in May 2022—might not be fully compatible with the latest game patches or other animation mods
For Skyrim Legendary Edition players who use crossbows and want smoother, more polished animations. If you're on Special Edition or don't care about crossbow jitter, skip this one.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is for Legendary Edition, make sure you're not accidentally downloading it for Special Edition—check your game version first.
- If you use other animation mods, load this one after them to ensure its animations take priority.
- Test the crossbow aim fix by moving and turning while aiming—if you still see jitter, check for conflicting mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Verolevi
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 14,434
- Endorsements
- 692
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 5/21/2022
- Updated
- 5/21/2022
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