Pretty Combat Animations (PCA) SE

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (48,066 endorsements) 📥 2.2M downloads 📌 v1.439 📅 11/11/2016
🟡 Updated this year

By dualsun · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 7/4/2026 📅 Created: 11/11/2016
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #70 of 201 Animation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description:

This mod has provide many of new weapon idle animations, and they are full set (including walk/run/turn). You can choose different style to replace the vanilla, Just try it and I wish you like it. If you like it don't forgot comeback to endorse or donate to let me keep go on, Thanks.

Note:

1. In case male hands are little bit longer than female in default game set, so I have twisted character hands position in some idle animations and make it match for specific genders.

2. When I test to put bows group in to specific genders folder, it cause T pose swap issue as the gif shows ,  so I decide change to use dar to separate female gender, and it is work fine in this solution. So, after PCA version 1. 431 (Dar) Dynamic Animation Replacer is required.

3. Pretty Combat Animations(PCA) are also contain specific bow draw/withdraw(eq/unequip) option for match for "Frostfall by Chesko" Belt-Fastened Quiver style, "XPMSE"  or kind of custom skeleton is required for FQ bow draw animations.

Beside, xpmse contain his default weapon idle animations, please untick those style fitting option to make sure my pca animations will not be overwrite by xpmse.

Installation:

Downlaod the main file, install with NMM or Mo, flexibility, simple and quick, recommended pick "skeleton arm fix" with fnis generate once you install or remove Pca.

PCA are no longer include and update with 1hm/dualwield idle animations, All relating contents has moved to "PCA-Weapon Master".

Recommended to use with my another mod

PCA - Spell Master and PCA - Weapon Master.

Remove:

you can found the animation file in path:

X:The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim >Data >meshes >actors >character >animations > xxx.hkx.

just remove it,now the character will return vanilla idle with original game set.

Recommend Mod:

1. Pretty Female Idles

2. Pretty Sit Idles

3. Pretty Combat Animations - Spell Master

4. Pretty Combat Animations - Weapon Master

5. Pretty Motion Collection

6. Pretty Jump Animations

7. Samurai Killmove

Clothes:

GothaRensa (google

Kokoro (google

BDO-Kibelius

BDO-Ranger's Berne Armor (google

Hedge Mage Armor

Nyra's Armor (not nexus file, plz google.)

Bless Armors Pack (not nexus file, plz google

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Pretty Combat Animations (PCA) SE is a Skyrim Special Edition mod that replaces vanilla weapon idle animations with a full set of new ones, including walk, run, and turn animations. With 48,066 endorsements and 2.2 million downloads, it's a highly popular choice for players seeking to refresh their character's combat stance.

✨ Key Features

Adds new weapon idle animations for all weapon types.
Includes full animation sets covering walk, run, and turn.
Offers multiple style options to replace vanilla animations.
Simple to install and try, with a choice of styles.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 48,066 endorsements and 2.2M downloads show it's a go-to for animation overhauls.
  • Full animation sets mean no jarring transitions between idle and movement.
  • Multiple style choices let you tailor the look to your preference.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only covers idle and movement animations—no attack or combat action changes.
  • May conflict with other animation mods that alter the same weapon idle slots.
  • Last updated in 2026, but no version info provided, so compatibility with the latest Skyrim patches is unverified.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want to refresh their character's weapon stance and movement without overhauling combat mechanics. Perfect for roleplayers and screenshot enthusiasts who want more personality in their character's idle. Skip if you're looking for new attack animations or combat overhauls—this is purely cosmetic for idle and locomotion.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Choose a style that matches your character's personality—try a few in-game to see which feels right.
  • If you use other animation mods, load PCA after them to ensure its animations take priority.
  • Test in third-person view to see the full effect of the new walk and run cycles.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
dualsun
Version
1.439
Downloads
2,183,836
Endorsements
48,066
Category
Animation
Created
11/11/2016
Updated
7/4/2026

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