Tiny alteration for 1st-person crossbow animations
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #21 of 113 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Replaces crossbow's "vanilla drawn idle/lowered" animation with "hipfire"/"point forward"/vanilla aiming" pose
This aim to eliminate clunky movements, while simulating a sense of readiness and awareness
"vanilla drawn idle/lowered" animation will only plays while sprinting
Compatible with any mod that doesn't alters the same animation files, including manual reload mod (ex: Non-Exploitable Crossbow Reloading as seen on demo video)
A simple direct replacer that tweaks 1st-person crossbow animations for a better handling feel. With 264 endorsements and 35,948 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight animation mod for players who want a subtle improvement without overhauling the game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 264 endorsements and 35,948 downloads
- Lightweight and simple—just a direct replacer, no complex setup
- Improves the feel of crossbow handling without changing gameplay mechanics
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects crossbow animations, so if you're looking for broader animation changes, this won't cover it
- Last updated in April 2021, so it might not be compatible with the latest game patches or other animation mods
- As a direct replacer, it could conflict with other mods that alter the same animations
For players who use crossbows and want a more satisfying handling animation without a full overhaul. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who values immersion in weapon handling, this is a quick win. Skip if you want major animation changes or don't use crossbows often.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, you can preview the animation replacer before installing to see if it fits your taste.
- Make sure to place this mod after other animation mods in your load order to ensure it takes effect.
- Since it's a direct replacer, consider backing up the original animation files if you want to revert easily.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- KatJill
- Version
- 1.0release
- Downloads
- 35,948
- Endorsements
- 264
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 4/27/2021
- Updated
- 4/27/2021
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