RaySense - Cover Animation
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #35 of 109 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Animation for taking cover against a nearby wall while sneaking
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data
RaySense - Cover Animation is a compact animation mod for sneaking players, adding a cover animation against nearby walls. With 1,576 endorsements and 117,486 downloads, it's a popular choice for immersive stealth gameplay. Last updated March 2026, it remains actively maintained.
✨ Key Features
Adds a cover animation when sneaking near a wall
Enhances stealth immersion with a new movement animation
Popular with 1,576 endorsements and 117,486 downloads
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,576 endorsements
- Massive download count (117k) shows real demand
- Actively updated as of March 2026
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects one animation, so don't expect a full overhaul
- May conflict with other animation mods that alter sneaking or movement
- Compatibility with other mods isn't specified, so test with your load order
🎯 Is This For You?
For stealth-focused players who want more immersive sneaking animations. If you're into roleplaying or just want your character to react to walls, this is a nice touch. Skip if you're looking for a complete animation overhaul—this is a single, focused addition.
For stealth-focused players who want more immersive sneaking animations. If you're into roleplaying or just want your character to react to walls, this is a nice touch. Skip if you're looking for a complete animation overhaul—this is a single, focused addition.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, just drop the file in and activate it—no extra setup.
- Since it's an animation mod, check for conflicts with other animation mods you have installed.
- Test it in third-person view to see the animation clearly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- lSmoothl
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 117,486
- Endorsements
- 1,576
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 3/25/2026
- Updated
- 3/28/2026
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