Nock Arrows in Combat Only
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #23 of 65 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
(English is not my first language, neither I play Skyrim in english)
My bowwoman always kept her bow at hand, because she never knew when she would need it. She was however always annoyed when guards tell her they "might get nervous, seeing a woman approach, weapon drawn". Because for her, her bow wasn't drawn, it was just ready.
Then, I found Archery Gameplay Overhaul (AGO). Finally, a really drawn bow. But there was no way to just held the bow, without nocking an arrow. A really drawn bow, but give right to the nervous guards. My bowwoman wasn't happy, she just wanted to be ready. Then, I found Smooth Combat - Non Combat Animation System, which gave me the idea to go further than just idle animations. And here I am.
Using Dynamic Animation Replacer (DAR), my mod let every NPC (and the player) be ready for fight with their bow at hand, or be ready to shoot with an arrow notched if they are already in fight.
Installation
1. Install AGO and DAR (or OAR) and all their requirements
1. 1 (If you use Belt-Fastened Quivers or XP32 Frostfall Quivers) : Download the Belt-Fastened Quivers Support from AGO's page
2. Install my mod (Depending if you use Belt-Fastened Quivers/XP32 Frostfall Quivers or not)
3. Transfer every animations (.hkx) from /meshes/actors/character/_1stperson/animations to /meshes/actors/character/_1stperson/animations/DynamicAnimationReplacer/_CustomConditions/150001
3. 1 (If you use Belt-Fastened Quivers or XP32 Frostfall Quivers) : Extract files from /meshes/actors/character/_1stperson/animations to /meshes/actors/character/_1stperson/animations/DynamicAnimationReplacer/_CustomConditions/150001 (Overwrite those from AGO)
4. Transfer every animations from /meshes/actors/character/animations to /meshes/actors/character/animations/DynamicAnimationReplacer/_CustomConditions/150001
4. 1 (If you use Belt-Fastened Quivers or XP32 Frostfall Quivers) : Extract files from /meshes/actors/character/animations to /meshes/actors/character/animations/DynamicAnimationReplacer/_CustomConditions/150001 (Overwrite those from AGO)
5. Make sure the files animations in /meshes/actors/character/_1stperson and in /meshes/actors/character are empty
5. 1 (If you use Belt-Fastened Quivers or XP32 Fr
Nock Arrows in Combat Only is a small animation tweak for Skyrim that makes your character only nock an arrow when combat starts, keeping bows un-nocked in cities for a less aggressive look. It has 141 endorsements and was last updated in April 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 141 endorsements and over 6,000 downloads
- Solves a specific immersion gripe without overhauling combat
- Lightweight animation tweak that doesn't touch other systems
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or other animation mods
- Niche appeal—only matters if you care about arrow nocking visuals
- Potential conflicts with other animation overhauls that modify bow draw states
For Skyrim players who find always-nocked arrows in cities too aggressive but still want a quick draw in combat. If you're a roleplayer who values immersion and hates floating bows, this is for you. Skip if you don't notice or care about arrow nocking animations.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep your load order clean.
- If you use other animation mods, place this one after them in your load order to ensure it takes effect.
- Test in a city and then enter combat to see the difference—if it doesn't work, check for conflicts with other animation mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Inempha
- Version
- 0.1
- Downloads
- 6,020
- Endorsements
- 141
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 4/2/2021
- Updated
- 4/3/2021
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