Immersive Hunting Animations

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,961 endorsements) 📥 1.5M downloads 📌 v2.3.1 📅 9/5/2023
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Elsawirr and GiraPomba · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 10/25/2024 📅 Created: 9/5/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 5 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 ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #130 of 201 Animation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod provides animations when looting certain items from animals.

REQUIREMENTSOpen Animation Replacer: For the animations to work.

SkyUI: For the MCM.

Immersive Equipment Displays(IED for short): Is used to display various objects during the animations.

PapyrusUtil SE: Is used to load proper transforms (Position, Rotation, Scale) from . Json files which are then used by IED during the animations. Default values should work fine, however.

powerofthree's Papyrus Extender: Is used to enable the "pick up" carcass functionality from this mod.

ANIMATIONSSeveral animations are triggered when looting something from an animal, such as:

  • []Retrieve arrows: This animation will play when looting a projectile from a carcass.

    []Skin: This animation will play when looting a pelt-like item from a carcass.

    []Harvest: This animation will play when looting an ingredient or material (bones and other miscellaneous stuff) from a carcass.

    []Butcher: This animation will play when looting a food item from a carcass.

    []Extract: This animation will play when looting a potion/poison item from a carcass.

    []Process: This animation will play when looting all items at the same time or when using the "Loot mode: Process". It's a combination of the Skin and Butcher animations.

  • Pick up: This animation will play when "grabbing" the carcass, allowing your character to carry it around.

    GETTING STARTEDAfter installing the mod and loading the game, open the MCM to start it and choose the options you want to use.

    The pick-up functionality from this mod will use po3's Papyrus Extender to keep track of the grab function of Skyrim. Hold activate while targeting a carcass to start carrying it, and press activate again to drop it.

    Note: Not all animals can be carried.

    IMMERSIVE VISUALSIED functions are used to display various objects during the animations. While the mod will work without it, we highly recommend you install it if you haven't already. Use the latest version available for your Skyrim.

    With IED, you'll be able to see your character using your last equipped dagger while skinning and butchering. It will also display ingredients being harvested, meats being butchered, and poisons/potions being extracted from the carcasses.

    There is a preset for animal carcasses as well, to be used with the pick-up function, courtesy of Swashbuckler24, who allowed us to use his models from Carry Your Carcasses. Big thanks.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Immersive Hunting Animations adds skinning, harvesting, and butchering animations to Skyrim, making hunting feel more immersive. With nearly 3,000 endorsements and 1.5 million downloads, it's a popular choice for players who want to enhance their hunting experience. Last updated in October 2024.

✨ Key Features

Adds skinning animations for hunting.
Adds harvesting animations for gathering.
Adds butchering animations for processing meat.
Popular mod with 2,961 endorsements and 1.5 million downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 2,961 endorsements and 1.5 million downloads show this mod is widely used and appreciated.
  • Makes hunting feel more real with dedicated animations for skinning, harvesting, and butchering.
  • Actively maintained: last updated October 2024, so it's likely compatible with current Skyrim versions.

⚠️ Cons

  • Description is cut off, so we don't know all the details or if there are any requirements.
  • Only covers hunting animations—if you want other immersive features, this mod alone won't do it.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love hunting and want to feel more connected to the action. If you're tired of the vanilla instant-loot system and want a bit of roleplay flair, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls—this is purely about animations.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
  • Check if you have any other animation mods that might conflict—load order matters in Skyrim.
  • Make sure your Skyrim is up to date, as the mod was last updated in 2024.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Elsawirr and GiraPomba
Version
2.3.1
Downloads
1,482,884
Endorsements
2,961
Category
Animation
Created
9/5/2023
Updated
10/25/2024

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