Smooth Magic Casting Animation
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #45 of 201 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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4. 0 Update content
- Added animation for dual casting spells.
- Added animation for Ritual Spell.
- self-healing spell animation is slightly smoother.
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3. 3 Update content
- When moving, the motion of the arms bent in all directions when using magic has been fixed.
- Added various summon type magic motions
All animation content can be previewed for free on my YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSVlE3J2QGRRdI7PfhAiuQ/playlists
3. 1 Update Note
- Fixed an issue that resulted in stupidity when wearing magic in the left hand and weapons in the right hand.
Required mode
Dynamic Animation Replacer
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/33746
Disable Turn Animation mod
https://smooths.tistory.com/4
Mode that is good to use together
Smooth Combat - Non Combat Animation
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/52145
Smooth Random Magic idle Animation
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/49853
Smooth Magic Casting Animation replaces the default casting animation with a smoother, more fluid motion. It's a simple, highly popular animation overhaul for Skyrim, with over 21,000 endorsements and 2.8 million downloads. Last updated in January 2022, it remains a community favorite for players seeking a more polished magic experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 21,801 endorsements and 2.8 million downloads — clearly a must-have for many.
- Simple drop-in installation, no complex setup or extra tools needed.
- Improves the feel of magic casting with a smoother animation, making spell-slinging more satisfying.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2022 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other animation mods.
- Only affects the casting animation, so if you're looking for a full animation overhaul, this is just one piece.
For Skyrim players who want a more fluid and polished magic casting animation without overhauling the whole game. Perfect for mage characters and those who appreciate subtle visual improvements. Skip if you're looking for a complete animation pack or if you're on the latest Skyrim version and worried about compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original animation files before overwriting, just in case you want to revert.
- If you use other animation mods, check load order or use a mod manager to ensure this one takes priority.
- Test in third-person and first-person views to see the new animation from all angles.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- lSmoothl
- Version
- 4.2
- Downloads
- 2,810,646
- Endorsements
- 21,801
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 2/16/2021
- Updated
- 1/20/2022
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