1st Person Greatsword Idle Animation Fix
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #82 of 178 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Regrettably, Todd never deemed the greatsword worthy of a first person idle animation -- your arms are completely still, the sword completely static. A mod like Size Matters fixes this, but if you're not a fan of the attack animations (e.g. because they don't have camera movement), then the idle animation won't blend well with the vanilla attack animations. Another mod, First Person Greatsword Idle Fix, attempts to fix this by repurposing the same idle animations used by warhammers and battleaxes, but in first person only the right hand is visble, so it ends up looking weird for a sword.
This mod addresses the issue by taking the walk cycle (2hm_walkforward), slowing it down so the motion isn't as intense, and repurposing that as the idle animation. The result is more or less indistinguishable from what should have been in vanilla.
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A compact animation fix that replaces the static first-person idle pose for greatswords with a proper animation. With 821 endorsements and over 725k downloads, it's a highly popular quality-of-life tweak for Skyrim players. Last updated in 2022, it remains a go-to fix for this specific issue.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (725k+) shows it's a must-have for many players.
- Simple, focused fix—does exactly what it says with no bloat.
- Still relevant despite the 2022 update; the issue it fixes is timeless.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022—might not be tested with the latest Skyrim patches.
- Only addresses greatswords; other weapon types remain unaffected.
For Skyrim players who are bothered by the frozen first-person greatsword idle and want a quick, no-fuss fix. If you're a modder or someone who wants a more immersive first-person experience, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you don't use greatswords or prefer third-person gameplay.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple animation replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no load order worries.
- If you use other animation mods, install this one after them to ensure it takes priority.
- Test in first-person with a greatsword equipped to see the fix immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Kellborn
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 725,514
- Endorsements
- 821
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 9/10/2022
- Updated
- 9/10/2022
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