Greatsword Out Of Combat Animations
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #48 of 128 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A little animation mod I put together.
I have always used Verolevi's animations and think they are probably the best for what I want in Skyrim.
The only thing I did not really like was the Greatsword out of combat animations. They looked a little too out of place.
So I have used the vanilla 1 handed sword animations instead. I would highly recommend using these with the rest of the leviathan series and loading this last.
This replaces all movement based out of combat animations for greatswords as well as the equip and unequip animation. It will switch back to whatever animation set you have for in combat and all attacks.
See the video for this combo in action.
This mod requires either OAR or DAR to function. Just install with your mod manager of choice and away you go!
I have the power for the idea to use the vanilla 1 handed animations
Leviathan Animations II - Greatsword out of combat locomotion for the idea to have a separate out of combat animation in the first place.
This mod uses OAR or DAR to replace greatsword animations with vanilla one-handed sword animations when out of combat. It's a simple, lightweight animation tweak for Skyrim players who prefer the faster, more natural sword stances. With 92 endorsements and 46k downloads, it's a niche but popular quality-of-life improvement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 92 endorsements and 46k downloads, so it's been tested by many.
- Simple and focused: does exactly what it says without extra bloat.
- Works with both OAR and DAR, giving you flexibility in your setup.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires OAR or DAR, so you need to have one of those frameworks installed.
- Only changes out-of-combat animations, so if you wanted combat changes, this isn't it.
- Potential conflicts with other animation mods that also modify greatsword idle or movement animations.
For Skyrim players who find greatsword out-of-combat animations clunky and prefer the sleeker one-handed sword stance. It's a must-have for immersion-focused players who want more natural character movement. Skip if you're happy with vanilla greatsword animations or don't use OAR/DAR.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use OAR, make sure it's updated to the latest version to avoid conflicts with other animation mods.
- Place this mod after other animation mods in your load order to ensure it takes priority.
- Test in third person to see the animation change clearly, as first person may not show it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- SpringHeelJon
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 46,057
- Endorsements
- 92
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 7/22/2023
- Updated
- 7/22/2023
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