Self-targeting Staff Animation Fix - Dynamic Animation Replacer - Open Animation Replacer
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 7 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #191 of 201 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
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[]The vanilla game only has staves with aimed enchantments.
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]However, mods can add self-targeting staves, which will have broken animations.[] self-targeting staves use the self-targeting spell animations with the staff model awkwardly attached to the hands.
[]This leads to things like the staff model clipping through the camera or player model.
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[]Self-targeting fire and forget staff animations.
[]Ward staff animations.
[]Telekinesis staff animations.
[]Mod authors can use this to make staves with working animations for:
- []Telekinesis staff
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]Heal self staff[]Candlelight staff
[]Clairvoyance staff
[]Teleport staff
[]Ward staff
[]Invisibility staff
[]Muffle staff
[]etc...
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[]Carved Brink - Staff of Transitions
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]Frozen in Time - Definitely Not Another Snow Elf Waifu Mod - Staff of Clairvoyance
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]No ESP[]I added an optional ESL file with a few staves I used to test out the animations.
Alternative mod-
[]Staves On Self Fix
[]Does same thing in a different way.[]Changes idle conditions via ESP instead of DAR/OAR.[]More compatible with animation replacers.[]Good mod with SOS name. 10/10 would recommend.Installation/Uninstallation/Update
- []Whenever doesn't matter
- []EITHER Open Animation Replacer OR Dynamic Animation Replacer.
- If you think this mod has 2 requirements, then you're stupid.
This Skyrim mod fixes broken animations for self-targeting concentration, fire and forget, telekinesis, and ward enchantments. It requires Dynamic Animation Replacer or Open Animation Replacer. With 2,168 endorsements and 1.1 million downloads, it's a popular fix for a niche animation issue.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (2,168 endorsements, 1.1M downloads)
- Targets a specific annoyance that many players encounter
- Lightweight fix that doesn't overhaul your game
⚠️ Cons
- Requires DAR or OAR, so you need an extra framework installed
- Last updated in 2023, so may not work with the latest Skyrim patches without OAR
- Only fixes self-targeting animations, so if you don't use those spells, it's useless
For Skyrim players who use self-targeting spells like healing or buffs and notice janky animations. Also for modders who want a polished experience. Skip if you rarely use these spells or don't want to install DAR/OAR.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have either Dynamic Animation Replacer or Open Animation Replacer installed, as this mod won't work without one.
- If you're using Open Animation Replacer, check that it's updated to the latest version for compatibility with the current Skyrim patch.
- Test with a self-targeting spell like Healing to see the fix in action before relying on it in combat.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- wankingSkeever
- Version
- 0.1
- Downloads
- 1,123,584
- Endorsements
- 2,168
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 6/7/2023
- Updated
- 6/7/2023
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