Sonderbain's Chevalier - Randomized One Handed Block Animations
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #76 of 109 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Chevalier Animations - Randomized One Handed Block
"Blocking animations seemed to be a pretty small niche
Sadly I'm not personally a fan of the other mods available
So I set out to create some blocking animations of my own!"
This mod adds in 3 new fully hand crafted Block Animations
and a new one handed Idle. Also includes combat variant idle.
Created with Kars Blender Rig
Randomized Via Open Animation Replacer
And is compatible with all animation mods that
don't use the same conditions slots
90045000 - 90045012
Video Example
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Recently Included in Syn Gaming's Animation showcase!
My part starts at 9:56 - But make sure to see all the great animations included in the whole video!
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Also covered by Capt. Panda and Arjarim in their recent videos!
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My character Hrji is available as a follower thanks to Farodadestin here!
Credits and Socials
Thanks to God aka Kars for the Blender Rig used in this animations creation
Permission to edit/release/update/distribute these files noncommercially as you wish as long as you credit me as the original creator!
All mods are planned to be nexus releases once completed!
You can also find me on other websites under the same name SonderbainWant to support my work?
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This animation mod adds three randomized block animations and a one-handed sword idle for Skyrim, enhancing combat feel with subtle variety. With 929 endorsements and 94,312 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking fresh blocking visuals without overhauling combat.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 929 endorsements and over 94k downloads
- Lightweight animation tweak that doesn't overhaul combat
- Randomized blocks keep combat feeling fresh
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects one-handed blocking and idle—no changes for two-handed or shields
- Animation mods can conflict with other mods that alter the same animation files
- Last updated in April 2023, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mods
For Skyrim players who want subtle visual variety in combat without a full animation overhaul. If you're a one-handed warrior who's tired of the same block animation, this is for you. Skip if you want comprehensive combat changes or use mods that heavily modify animations.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check for compatibility with other animation mods you have, especially those that change block or idle animations.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, ensure the mod version matches your game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Sonderbain
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 94,312
- Endorsements
- 929
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 8/27/2022
- Updated
- 4/7/2023
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