Elder Souls - The Collection
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 7 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
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #77 of 123 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Add the following to your skyrim.ini:
fInitialPowerAttackDelay=0. 15
(Some power attacks may not work properly otherwise)
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Elder Souls - Sweep Attacks
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
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and all of my amazing patrons <3
Elder Souls - The Collection is a comprehensive animation overhaul for Skyrim, featuring over 120 animations to transform combat. It supports AMR and DAR, making it a versatile choice for players seeking a fresh combat feel. With 3,689 endorsements and 173,716 downloads, it's a well-established mod in the community.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive animation pack with 120+ moves to refresh combat.
- Community favorite with 3,689 endorsements and 173k downloads.
- Works with both AMR and DAR, so you can use your preferred framework.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so it might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or newer mods.
- Animation overhauls can conflict with other combat mods that also modify animations.
- Requires either AMR or DAR setup, which adds an extra step for new users.
For Skyrim players who want a fresh, dynamic combat feel without overhauling the whole game. If you're into combat overhauls and don't mind setting up DAR or AMR, this is a solid pick. Skip if you prefer vanilla animations or want a more lightweight mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're new to DAR, check out a tutorial on how to set it up—it's essential for this mod to work.
- Make sure to load this mod after other animation mods in your mod manager to avoid conflicts.
- Test the animations in a low-stakes area first to see if they feel right with your combat style.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- miken1ke
- Version
- 0.4
- Downloads
- 173,716
- Endorsements
- 3,689
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 8/1/2021
- Updated
- 8/5/2021
🔧 How to Install Skyrim Mods
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