Modern first-person animation overhaul

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,459 endorsements) 📥 712,866 downloads 📌 v1.0.7 📅 4/2/2024
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By sandant25 · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/1/2025 📅 Created: 4/2/2024
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #89 of 178 Animation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

  



Bring the Skyrim first-person combat to the modern standard.

This mod replaces first-person animations for all weapon types, with the focus being quality over quantity, each animation are meticulously made and carefully fine-tuned and optimized using what animation knowledge I have to ensure that they fit the standard of modern-day games.

This mod started out as myself wanting a better-looking first person animation for Bow and I'm not happy with what's available, as the mod is being developed it just keeps expanding to the point that I want to remake all weapon animation.

I'm also making this mod "open source", in the sense that I have included all the blender animation files in the optional file section, if you are an animator yourself and know how to use them, you can also contribute to further the development of this mod (warning, they are very messy).

Update1. 0. 7

Make dual dagger power attack use the same animation as sword, fixed a glitch on the sneak bow draw animation and improved the backward bash of bow and crossbow.



Update1. 0. 6

new movement for special dual power attacks.

Update1. 0. 5

Fixed the spell conditions on left hand, changed conditions for dual weapon, and new idel for dual axe.

Update1. 0. 4

fix the missing foot step sound by removing the sprint animations for one-handed weapons.

Update1. 0. 3

replaced the Warhammer and battleaxe bash animation with vanilla one, for better compatibility with precision, for now.

Update1. 0. 2

removed the step back when using forward power atttack for smoother  sprint power attck without perk.

Update1. 0. 1

Fixing the animations when equating spell on left hand and weapons on right

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

First-person animation overhaul by sandant25. The description is a single slogan, but the mod has strong community support with 2,459 endorsements and 712,866 downloads, last updated January 2025. It aims to improve first-person gameplay animations, though specific changes are not detailed.

✨ Key Features

Overhauls first-person animations to modernize gameplay feel.
Aims to improve first-person gameplay experience.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 2,459 endorsements.
  • 712,866 downloads shows a lot of players trust it.
  • Recent update in January 2025 suggests active development.

⚠️ Cons

  • No explicit compatibility info, so risk of conflicts with other first-person animation mods.
  • Overhauls animations, which can feel disorienting for players prone to motion sickness.
  • No version history or stated game version, so may break after game updates.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who find default first-person animations clunky and want a modern overhaul. The large endorsement count suggests broad appeal across many players. Skip if you prefer vanilla feel or need to know exactly which animations change before downloading.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install via a mod manager to easily toggle or remove the mod if the animations feel off.
  • If you use other first-person animation mods, load this one last to let it overwrite conflicts.
  • Backup your original animation files before installing so you can restore vanilla if needed.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
sandant25
Version
1.0.7
Downloads
712,866
Endorsements
2,459
Category
Animation
Created
4/2/2024
Updated
1/1/2025

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