OUTDATED Realistic Greatsword Combat Animation Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #33 of 113 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Overview
I've never been a fan of the vanilla greatsword animations. The stance looks silly, the block doesn't actually cover much of the body, the sword swings are too wild and during movement your character faces away from the enemy. So I decided to make an animation pack to bring it more in line with how I think a sword should be handled. Watch this video if you want a quick overview, and read on if you want to know my logic and inspirations. The mod is still a work in progress, and feedback is appreciated to help me with future updates.
Endorse if you enjoy!
I changed the second swing for all the attacks. It's now a more controlled uppercut. It no longer looks like the wild swing in the video. Added the changes to Plough full and Roof full.
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Installation
1. There are 6 different versions of this mod in the files. The 2 main versions have all the animations, the only difference being the idle and turning animations. The optional versions have parts of the animations. If you only want some of the animations, download one of the main versions and delete the animations you don't like. The walk left and right animations loop differently in the plough walk and plough walk + attack versions. Pick the one that doesn't act weird with whatever running animation you are using.
2. Please use a mod manager to install the mod. There are way too many files in this mod. If you want to install manually, make a backup of your animations files. I highly recommend using Mod Organizer 2.
Recommended Mods
1. FNIS PCEA2: Use this mod if you want only your character to have the animations. I always use this. It is also useful for trying out different animation combinations.
2. Realistic Two-Handed Speed: Increases speed of Two-Handed Weapons by 25%. The animations look better with this mod.
3. Dodge Mod SE: A dodge mod for evading attacks.
4. Mortal Enemies: This mod locks characters in place during attack animations, making them easier to dodge.
5. Smilodon: A lightweight combat overhaul that makes combat more lethal and tactical.
6. Immersive Movement Speed: Tweaks the movement speeds. Running is slower, walking is faster. Moving backwards is faster. Feels better with this animation set.
7. SPERG: My personal favorite perk mod. Don't use this and realistic two-handed speed at the same time.
Stances
Plough (Low guard)
This is a defensive HEMA longsword s
This animation pack for greatswords replaces idle, blocking, running, walking, and regular attack animations with HEMA longsword fencing and Dark Souls 3-inspired moves. It's a cosmetic overhaul for players who want more realistic greatsword combat, though it lacks power attack animations and hasn't been updated since 2018.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 1,128 endorsements and over 34k downloads
- Brings a more grounded, realistic feel to greatsword combat with HEMA and Dark Souls 3 influences
- Covers the core combat animations you'll see most often: idle, block, run, walk, and regular attacks
⚠️ Cons
- No power attack animations, so heavy attacks will still use vanilla moves
- Last updated in 2018, so it may not be compatible with newer game versions or other animation mods
- Potential conflicts with other animation overhauls that touch the same slots
For Skyrim players who want a more realistic greatsword feel without overhauling the entire combat system. If you're a HEMA enthusiast or a Dark Souls fan looking for that weighty, grounded style, this is a solid pick. Skip if you need power attack animations or if you're running a comprehensive animation mod that might conflict.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and easily disable if you encounter conflicts.
- Check your load order to ensure this mod loads after other animation mods to avoid overwriting.
- Test in third person to see the new animations; first person won't show them.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Sihnar
- Version
- 0.2
- Downloads
- 34,630
- Endorsements
- 1,128
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 1/22/2018
- Updated
- 1/31/2018
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