BG3 Shadowheart - Idle motions

⭐ ⭐ (129 endorsements) 📥 8,884 downloads 📌 v1.0.0 📅 4/1/2024
⚪ Last updated 2024

By chikuwan · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/1/2024 📅 Created: 4/1/2024
⚠️ 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📦 Open Animation Replacer Find it →
7📦 Dynamic Animation Replacer Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #46 of 86 Animation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

「So this is Skyrim?    View's quite breathtaking - or maybe that was just the climb」

-- for Japanese people ---

日本語での説明はページ下部にあります。

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These motions are based on Shadowheart, a character from Baldur's Gate 3.

Include 5 idle motions and a master magic motion.

In the initial state, the motions are applied to the player.

  • []idle loop

    []idle: turn

    []idle: sway

    []idle: shoulder rotation

    []idle: rubbing hand

    []master magic (from :Cleric Attack Magic)

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    【Required MOD】

    Open Animation Replacer, or Dynamic Animation Replacer

    OAR is recommended (because of the improved randomness of the waiting motion)

    Q: What model is used in the screenshot?

    A: It's a completely reworked face, based on   Lindenblatts Shadowheart Racemenu Preset . I have no plans to publish it.

    Q: How do you make this motion?

    A: I made it from scratch in Blender.  I used the motions in the game as a reference. I used Animation Tools N3+ for the Blender rig.

    「ここがスカイリム? 息を飲むような景色ね。息切れしてるだけかもしれないけど」

    バルダーズ・ゲート3のキャラクター、シャドウハートをイメージしたモーションです。

    待機モーション5種、達人魔法詠唱モーションとなります。

    初期状態ではプレイヤーに対してモーションを適用する設定となっています。

    • []待機ループ

      []待機:振り向き

      []待機:揺れ

      []待機:肩をまわす

      []待機:右手をさする

      []達人魔法(元ネタ:クレリック攻撃魔法)

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      Open Animation Replacer, または Dynamic Animation Replacer

      OARの方を推奨します(待機モーションのランダム性が改善されているため)

      Q:スクショに使っているモデルは何?

      A:あまり私のことを詮索しないで欲しいんだけど。まあいいわ。

      Lindenblatts Shadowheart Racemenu Preset を参考に、顔を完全に作り変えたものよ。配布の予定はないわ。

      Q:このモーションはどうやって作っていますか?

      A:ゲーム内のデータを・・・・ 冗談よ、そんなわけ無いでしょう!

      Blenderで一から作っているわ。もちろんゲーム中のモーションを参考にはしているんだけど。

      Blenderのリグは、Animation Tools N3+ を使わせてもらったわ。

      バルダーズ・ゲート3にドハマりしてしまい、自作フォロワー化MODを作っていた時の副産物です。

      他キャラに使うもよし、顔MODも豊富なので組み合わせてシャドウハートを再現するもよし、

      機転と刃は常に鋭く、さあ、彼女を冒険に連れ出そう!

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This Skyrim mod adds 5 idle animations and a master magic casting animation inspired by Shadowheart from Baldur's Gate 3. It requires Open Animation Replacer or Dynamic Animation Replacer, with OAR recommended for better randomness. The animations are applied to the player by default and were custom-made in Blender.

✨ Key Features

Adds 5 idle loop animations: turn, sway, shoulder rotation, and rubbing hand.
Includes a master magic casting animation based on Cleric Attack Magic.
Requires Open Animation Replacer or Dynamic Animation Replacer, with OAR recommended.
Animations are applied to the player in the initial state.
Custom animations created from scratch in Blender using Animation Tools N3+ for rigging.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 129 endorsements and nearly 9k downloads.
  • Brings a touch of Baldur's Gate 3 to Skyrim with a unique character-inspired moveset.
  • OAR support means smoother random idle selection compared to older DAR setups.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires an external animation framework (OAR or DAR) to work at all.
  • Only affects idle and one casting animation—no combat or movement changes.
  • Compatibility risk with other mods that replace the same idle slots or use DAR/OAR conditions.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want to add a bit of Shadowheart's personality to their character's idle behavior. If you're into roleplaying or just want fresh animations without overhauling combat, this fits. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or don't want to mess with animation frameworks.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use Open Animation Replacer instead of DAR—it's more stable and gives better random idle selection.
  • Make sure your animation framework is installed and active before dropping this mod in, or the animations won't show up.
  • If you use other idle animation mods, check their load order to avoid conflicts—this mod should override or be overridden based on your preference.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
chikuwan
Version
1.0.0
Downloads
8,884
Endorsements
129
Category
Animation
Created
4/1/2024
Updated
4/1/2024

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