SIGMA - Mace animations - 1st person
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #54 of 154 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
❖ Introduction ❖
Swing with the might of true nord warrior, feel the weight of the mace in your hands.
Compatible with all other animation replacers. Yes, you can install it on top of CPFAO. No, it won't break anything.
Fixed "arms in the air" bug that is present with most other animation replacers.
No over-the-top animations, no reverse grip - everything is as close to realism as possible without hurting gameplay and entertainment.
4 completely different animation sets for you to choose (or use them all if you have STANCES installed).
It changes every animation available from moving and jumping to even stagger animations.
Vanilla++, compatible with everything, slick and modern, enjoy.
- except for sneaking attacks and sprinting, they are fine as is
❖ Video showcase ❖
You don't need Stances mod if you plan to use only one of this stances
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❖ Overview ❖
[]4 completely different animation sets - you can choose the one you like in "optional files", or use them all with STANCES mod[/]
[]Compatible with all other 1st person animation mods - my mod has higher priority, so you can just install it over other animation overhauls and it overwrite waraxe animations only[/]
[]Mostly vanilla timings[/]
[]No over-the-top animations, no reverse grip - everything is as close to realism as possible without hurting gameplay and entertainment [/]
[]Just the right amount of camera animations - to add weight to attack, but not to overwhelm your senses[/]
[]Precision support[/]
[]Smooth transitions between attacks[/]
[]Unique dodge animations - you don't just put hand under the screen anymore[/]
[]Unique stagger animations - unlike vanilla, where your hand just go under the screen[/]
[]STANCES mod support - if you don't want to choose between animation sets - you can have them all[/]
[]If you have AMR installed - backward and standing power attacks would be actually useful[/]
[*]If you use Nolvus - you can install main file on top of your installation, no
SIGMA - Mace animations - 1st person is a popular animation mod for Skyrim that replaces first-person mace animations with four distinct sets, featuring unique dodge animations and no floating arms bug. With over 1,200 endorsements and 378k downloads, it's a community favorite for melee combat immersion.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 1,210 endorsements and 378k downloads
- Four animation sets give you variety without needing other mods
- No floating arms bug — a common annoyance in first-person animation mods
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers maces — if you use other weapon types, you'll need separate mods
- Last updated May 2026 — check compatibility with your current Skyrim version and other animation mods
For Skyrim players who want polished, immersive first-person mace combat without the janky floating arms. If you're a melee-focused character who loves maces, this is a must-have. Skip if you rarely use maces or prefer third-person gameplay.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- If you use other animation mods, load this one after them to ensure its animations take priority.
- Check the mod's posts section for any compatibility notes with popular combat overhauls.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Sigerious
- Version
- 1.0.5
- Downloads
- 378,131
- Endorsements
- 1,210
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 11/8/2025
- Updated
- 5/30/2026
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