Simple Female Running Animation SE
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 4.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 113 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
It's a conversion of a Simple Female Running Animation for LE to the SE. I'm not a modder, but I wanted this animations so much, that I dedicated some time to learn how to convert animation replacers from the Oldrim to SE and decided to post it here for others. All credits goes to the original creator Clepsa and to the helpers/bugfixers (ndh, hjfrrfjh).
About this animation This is the best running animation for female characters IMO. It's not oversexualised, yet not manly looking. This is the perfect middle ground.
I'm also highly recommend using it with a Smooth Running Animations, SRA has the most realistic looking animations by itself, but I prefer SFRA for female characters.
Installation Use NMM, Vortex, any other mod manager or manual installation.
NMM/Vortex installation: simly install as any other mod.
Manual installation: merge data folder of SSE with data folder from downloaded archive with overwriting the files.
Installation order, If used with SRA:
1) Install Smooth Running Animations;
2) Install SFRA.
If you want this animations to be used only for the main character use FNIS PCEA2 or Nemesis PCEA, how to make it work written at the PCEA's page.
For a folks who uses 360 animations:
I tried to make a 360 version of SFRA, but I think it's impossible to do, because I don't have a source material to work with. BUT... There is a solution.
Use 360 Movement Behavior SE by DServant. It works perfectly (it also smoothes out sharp turning while walking using keyboard).
It requires Nemesis, but I think we should all together left FNIS behind and move on.
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Also big thanks to the Dnalloh1987 for his guide on how to make a conversion, and to the Derp Meowslurp (on youtube) for making a video on Dnalloh1987's guide.
A port of the Simple Female Running Animation from Skyrim Legendary Edition to Special Edition, replacing the default female run cycle with a more natural, less exaggerated animation. With 1,648 endorsements and 36,990 downloads, it's a popular lightweight choice for players seeking subtle animation improvements without extra features.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,648 endorsements and nearly 37k downloads
- Simple, focused mod that does one thing well
- Works for both SLE and SSE players looking for a subtle change
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects running animation – no other movement changes
- May conflict with other animation mods that alter the same files
- Last updated in 2020, so compatibility with newer game patches is uncertain
For Skyrim SE players who want a more natural female run cycle without overhauling all animations. Perfect if you're tired of the default 'flappy' run and want a subtle fix. Skip if you're looking for comprehensive animation packs or combat overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage the file easily.
- If you use other animation mods, place this one lower in your load order to ensure it takes priority.
- Test in third-person view to see the change immediately – no need to start a new game.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Bruhsty
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 36,990
- Endorsements
- 1,648
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 7/4/2020
- Updated
- 7/4/2020
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