Pretty Combat Animations (PCA) - Weapon Master (WPM) SE
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #140 of 178 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description:
This is branch mod of Pretty Combat Animations(PCA) and specific develop idle animations for 1hm and dual wield weapon.(Dagger/Sword)
last updated contents with:
(draw/sheathe/run/walk/sprint/sneak/turn/block)
Installation for all version after v1. 2:
1. All update version after v1. 2 using DynamicAnimationReplacer(DAR) to setup different animations for different weapon draw scenarios. So DynamicAnimationReplacer is necessary.
2. For DynamicAnimationReplacer(DAR) work fine in sse environment, Address Library for SKSE Plugins is require.
3. For back draw style, XPMSE, Nemesis or FNIS is require. For back shield style, Ecotone Dual Sheath is required.
you can see the detail install tutorial on my PCA le verion page.
Triple remind:
when you installed xpmse, please untick those style fitting option from xpmse style menu to make sure my animations will not be overwrite by xpmse.
Recommended to use with my pca branch mod: PCA - Spell Master
Pretty Combat Animations (PCA) - Weapon Master (WPM) SE is a standalone animation pack that renews 1-handed melee combat animations for Skyrim Special Edition. With nearly 15,000 endorsements and over half a million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking more polished and varied swordplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 14,926 endorsements
- Over half a million downloads shows it's a go-to for animation overhauls
- Standalone means you don't need the full PCA pack
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers 1-handed melee—other weapon types need separate mods
- Last updated January 2024—might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates
For Skyrim players who want to refresh their 1-handed combat animations without overhauling everything. If you're a melee-focused character, this is a solid pick. Skip if you want animations for all weapon types or need a mod with detailed documentation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check your load order—make sure this mod loads after other animation mods to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using Skyrim Special Edition, ensure you have the latest game patch to avoid compatibility issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Dualsun
- Version
- 1.261
- Downloads
- 573,535
- Endorsements
- 14,926
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 11/11/2016
- Updated
- 1/26/2024
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