RaySense - Cover Animation

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,576 endorsements) 📥 117,486 downloads 📌 v1.5 📅 3/25/2026
🟡 Updated this year

By lSmoothl · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/28/2026 📅 Created: 3/25/2026
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 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.
📦 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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