Relaxed Sneak Animations
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #185 of 201 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Relaxed Sneak Animations
by Everglaid
Special Edition | Legendary Edition
Simple edit of the vanilla sneaking animations for a raised center of gravity, straighter posture with arms reeled in and no bent wrists.
Unisex, covers idles and movement.
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Requirements: None
Recommended: 360 Movement Behaviour & Combat Gameplay Overhaul (for better animation blending & procedural leaning, present in video)
Compatibility: Replaces/will be replaced with any of these files:
sneakmtidle.hkx
sneak1hm_idle.hkx
sneakrun.khx
sneakwalk.hkx
sneak_turn.hkx
Feel free to mix and match with other mods that do the same.
I didn't touch attack animations for compatibility & hitbox reasons (inexperience, and bows are scary.)
Relaxed Sneak Animations by Everglaid replaces the default sneak stance with a more natural, upright posture featuring arms reeled in and no bent wrists. A popular cosmetic mod with 7,945 endorsements and 1.2 million downloads, last updated in June 2020.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 7,945 endorsements and 1.2M downloads
- Simple, focused change that improves immersion without overhauling animations
- Lightweight and likely compatible with most setups
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020 — may not be compatible with the latest game version
- Only affects sneak animations; no other movement changes
For players who find the default sneak stance awkward or unnatural and want a more relaxed, realistic posture. Perfect for stealth-focused playthroughs or roleplayers who value immersion. Skip if you're looking for a full animation overhaul or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible with mods from 2020; if not, look for a community patch.
- If using a mod manager, enable the mod and test in-game to ensure the animations load correctly.
- Since it's a simple replacer, you can easily remove it if you prefer the original animations.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Everglaid
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,158,228
- Endorsements
- 7,945
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 6/13/2020
- Updated
- 6/13/2020
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