Tools not weapons (pickaxe and woodcutter axe) DAR animations
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #161 of 201 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
DAR animation mod that changes the way you and NPCs wield and swing pickaxes, woodcutter axes and fishing rods when not in combat.
This DAR animation mod for Skyrim changes how you and NPCs wield and swing pickaxes, woodcutter axes, and fishing rods when not in combat. It's a popular cosmetic overhaul with 4,006 endorsements and 1.3 million downloads, last updated in August 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 4,006 endorsements and 1.3 million downloads
- Adds immersion by making tool use look natural outside combat
- Covers three tool types, giving good value for a single mod
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or DAR alternatives
- Requires Dynamic Animation Replacer, which adds an extra dependency
- Only affects non-combat animations, so combat-focused players won't see much change
For Skyrim players who want more immersive tool animations, especially those who enjoy mining, woodcutting, or fishing. If you're a roleplayer or immersion enthusiast, this is a must-have. Skip if you only care about combat animations.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Dynamic Animation Replacer installed and enabled before adding this mod.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to avoid overwriting other animation mods.
- Test the animations in third person to see the changes clearly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- samuelga24
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 1,282,748
- Endorsements
- 4,006
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 6/24/2022
- Updated
- 8/27/2022
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