Main Menu Spinning Skyrim Emblem
⚪ 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
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #283 of 434 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
November 13th, 2021: Mod updated to fully support the Anniversary Edition. All old versions won't work!
Choose between Anniversary Edition Gold, Gaudy Gold, or Special Edition Steel, all included in one download package.
Oh, and maybe you'd like to try my other mod, SMIM. It's pretty cool.
Watch life-affirming video below!
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Skyrim Spinning Main Menu Emblem
I just made this mod for the fun of it. The main menu emblem is cool but I didn't like that I couldn't get to admire its shiny-reflective goodness since it didn't move.
Hence, I've made it rotate 360 degrees every 8 seconds (now with 4, 8, 12, and 16 second version). Now you can admire the rotation as you start up Skyrim.
I also modified the normal map to add more bump and detail since I felt the original was too flat (and had some gradient issues also).
INSTALLATION
Version 4. 50 includes an installer script for use with mod manager programs like Vortex.
To install manually, download the archive and pick ONE of the folders. There are four speeds for each color option. Pick which speed you want to use. The video above uses the 8 seconds AVERAGE speed version. Then unpack ONE of the folders to your "Skyrim Special Edition\Data" folder.
THANKS AND TOOLS
Thanks to the NifSkope team and TheFigment for adding Skyrim support for NifTools.
Thanks to Saiden Storm for his animation tutorial for Oblivion (http://sites.google.com/site/saidenstorm/part1basictransformanimationexport) that I used to remember how to get animations working.
Thanks to KillerHell for the great spinning emblem .gif!
This tiny mod makes the Skyrim emblem on the main menu spin 360 degrees, letting you admire its curves and reflections. It offers three color styles and was updated for the Nov. 2021 Anniversary Edition. A simple cosmetic touch for those who want a bit of life in the menu.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community love (9,419 endorsements) — clearly a favorite for menu tinkerers
- Tiny download and zero gameplay impact — perfect for a quick visual flair
- Anniversary Edition compatible, so it's ready for current setups
⚠️ Cons
- Purely cosmetic — if you want menu overhauls or new art, this won't satisfy
- Only affects the emblem, not other menu elements
- Last updated in 2021 — might not be tested with the latest game patches
For Skyrim players who spend too long staring at the main menu and want a subtle, classy touch. Also for mod collectors who appreciate small, polished details. Skip if you're after gameplay changes or full menu overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager — either works fine.
- If you use other menu mods, check load order to avoid conflicts.
- Try all three color styles to see which matches your setup best.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Brumbek
- Version
- 4.5
- Downloads
- 310,690
- Endorsements
- 9,419
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 10/28/2016
- Updated
- 11/13/2021
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