Swimming as in oblivion
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #47 of 86 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Replace the swimming animations for left, right, and back. I didn't do the front one so that you can add other animation mods or the vanilla one that fit well with this mod
Swimming as in oblivion is a small animation mod for Skyrim Special Edition that aims to replicate Oblivion's swimming style. With 54 endorsements and 8,787 downloads, it's a niche choice for players seeking a specific swimming feel. The description is sparse, offering only links to recommended underwater combat mods.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tiny niche mod with a dedicated following (54 endorsements).
- Downloads are solid for such a specific animation tweak (8,787).
- Author points to compatible underwater combat mods, so you can pair it with those.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is bare-bones—no install steps or feature list beyond the folder trick.
- Last updated in July 2024, so it might not be actively maintained.
- Animation mods can conflict with other mods that alter swimming or movement behaviors.
For Skyrim players who miss Oblivion's swimming animation and want that classic feel. If you're into underwater combat, the author's recommendations are a bonus. Skip if you want a full swimming overhaul or don't care about animation nostalgia.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original _1stperson folder before duplicating it.
- Use a mod manager like MO2 to keep track of file overwrites, especially if you have other animation mods.
- Check the mod's posts section on Nexus for any user-reported compatibility issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- 0niJim
- Version
- 2
- Downloads
- 8,787
- Endorsements
- 54
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 11/25/2023
- Updated
- 7/5/2024
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