(WIP) ndh's Animation Overhaul

⭐ ⭐⭐ (5,062 endorsements) 📥 74,653 downloads 📌 v0.8 📅 7/3/2014
⚪ Last updated 2014

By ndh · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/29/2014 📅 Created: 7/3/2014
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 6.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #1 of 44 Animation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Preview

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About

These animations are a by-product of my little research project to create (tools for creating) physically plausible animations.

I'm a programmer, not an animator. So this whole thing is a learning process for me. I hope you're still getting something out of it.

Status

Walk, run, sprint for females. Run and sprint for males. Faster weapon drawing for 2 handed weapons. (I know, it's a bit random.)

Installation

Please install with either Mod Organizer or NMM. The mod comes with an installer with lots of options. I suggest you install the mod with all animations enabled first, try it out, then reinstall again with the ones you liked.

I recommend Mod Organizer, it's a really great program. I don't use NMM anymore, but I'm told that the installer works.

Known Problems

  • []No cloak animations? There's finally a physics based solution: Capes with HDT physics by kryptongirlkara. []The sprint looks rather stupid with a shield equipped. -> Use a mod that automatically unequips the shield when you sheath your weapon. []You have a custom skeleton and the torch doesn't work? -> Run FNIS with the "Skeleton Arm Fix" patch enabled. []The run animation was created for normal running speed (light armor). If your heavy armor/weapon is slowing you down, the animation will look wrong. I even tried modifying the behavior files to fix this, but it's not working. This problem exists in the vanilla game and with all animation mods out there. Maybe it's just more noticeable with my mod since the focus is on being physically plausible.

Plans for the future (no promises, no dates)

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Thank You

Thank you for all the kind words and the endorsements. Even in this unfinished state this mod has more endorsement than Animated Shout Farting, so I'm really happy with that. No, but seriously, all the positive feedback is very much appreciated. <3

Credits

Great sprint reference Kudos to UrShack for helping me fix the 360 animations.
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A compact animation overhaul for Skyrim that replaces female walk, run, and sprint animations, plus male run and sprint. Packaged with a Mod Organizer/NMM installer offering many options. Last updated in 2014, it remains popular with over 5,000 endorsements.

✨ Key Features

Replaces female walk, run, and sprint animations.
Replaces male run and sprint animations.
Neatly packaged in a Mod Organizer/NMM installer with lots of options.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 5,062 endorsements and 74,653 downloads.
  • Simple, focused animation replacer that does exactly what it says.
  • Installer with options lets you pick and choose what to install.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2014 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other animation mods.
  • Only covers basic locomotion; no combat or idle animations included.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a fresh take on basic movement animations without overhauling everything. If you're tired of the vanilla run cycle and want a simple, installer-driven replacement, this is for you. Skip if you need combat or idle animations — this mod only touches locomotion.
📦 Install:Easy· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Mod Organizer or NMM to install — the installer lets you choose which animations to include.
  • Check your load order if you use other animation mods; this mod should be loaded after them to overwrite correctly.
  • If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, this mod may need conversion — test it in a new game first.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
ndh
Version
0.8
Downloads
74,653
Endorsements
5,062
Category
Animation
Created
7/3/2014
Updated
11/29/2014

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