Elder Souls - Greatsword SE
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #39 of 113 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Elder Souls - Greatsword
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In SKYRIM.ini - fInitialPowerAttackDelay=0. 15
if it doesn't exist, add it under
1) Download and Install Nemesis and SkySA
2) Download this mod, it should load after SkySA
3) Run nemesis, make sure SkySA is ticked, and generate
behavior (update engine if it asks you to)
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tktk1 for animation rig
Distar for SkySA
ShikyoKira for Nemesis
all of my amazing patrons <3
Elder Souls - Greatsword SE replaces greatsword animations with Dark Souls-inspired movesets for Skyrim Special Edition. With 855 endorsements and over 33,000 downloads, this animation mod has a solid following. It's a straightforward cosmetic overhaul for players wanting a different combat feel.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 855 endorsements and 33k downloads
- Gives greatswords a fresh, Dark Souls-style feel
- Simple animation swap that's easy to install
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects greatsword animations, not other weapon types
- May conflict with other animation mods that alter the same files
- Last updated in 2021, so might not be compatible with the latest game patches
For Skyrim players who love Dark Souls combat and want that weighty, deliberate feel on greatswords. If you're tired of vanilla swing animations and want a change, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or animations for other weapon types.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- If you use other animation mods, place this one lower in your load order to ensure its animations take priority.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use mods that also modify greatsword animations.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- miken1ke
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 33,866
- Endorsements
- 855
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 5/10/2021
- Updated
- 5/10/2021
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