ADXP I MCO LothricKnight Greatsword (SCAR 2.0 NPC specific animations)

⭐ ⭐ (231 endorsements) 📥 60,428 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 5/25/2024
⚪ Last updated 2024

By black · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/25/2024 📅 Created: 5/25/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 7 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 ADXP I MCO Find it →
7📦 SCAR 2.0 Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #98 of 119 Animation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Animated Features:

Make NPCs smarter and more varied in combat!This is all precisely controlled by SCAR 2. 0, not simply random animation

1. Diversified attacks, NPCs don't just use one set of attacks, but have a variety of starting animations,Make enemy attacks variable and unpredictable

2. Direction judgment, NPC will judge the position of the player in their own, if you to both sides to avoid his attack, he will still launch the corresponding direction of the special attack on you, instead of turning around and then attack

3. Multiple distance attacks, NPC will make a long distance attack when the player tries to leave his attack range.

Installation:

Install the new version of SCAR on gifhub and install the animation

This animation affects all enemies using 2hm, it does not affect the player, it's an NPC only animation

Full demo video

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod replaces the Lothric Knight Greatsword moveset with animations inspired by Dark Souls 3, giving NPCs the ability to react to attacks from various distances and directions, including attacks from behind. It requires ADXP I MCO and SCAR 2.0, and has 231 endorsements with 60,428 downloads.

✨ Key Features

Adds DS3-inspired greatsword animations for NPCs
NPCs can respond to attacks from different distances and directions
NPCs can attack even when the player goes behind their back
Requires ADXP I MCO and SCAR 2.0 for functionality

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community support with 231 endorsements and over 60k downloads
  • Brings a fresh, Souls-like feel to Skyrim combat that fans of DS3 will appreciate
  • Makes NPCs smarter in combat by reacting to your positioning

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires specific mods (ADXP I MCO and SCAR 2.0) that might be tricky to set up
  • Only affects NPCs using the Lothric Knight Greatsword, so limited scope
  • Potential compatibility issues with other animation overhauls that touch the same weapon type
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love Dark Souls combat and want more challenging, reactive NPCs. If you're already using ADXP I MCO and SCAR, this is a must-try. Skip if you prefer vanilla combat or don't want to deal with dependency setup.
📦 Install:Medium· 10-15 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the correct versions of ADXP I MCO and SCAR 2.0 installed, as mismatched versions can cause crashes.
  • Use a mod manager like MO2 to easily manage load order and ensure this mod loads after the required dependencies.
  • Test with a single NPC first to see if the animations work before adding it to a full playthrough.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
black
Version
1.0
Downloads
60,428
Endorsements
231
Category
Animation
Created
5/25/2024
Updated
5/25/2024

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