Ultimate Animated Potions NG

⭐ ⭐⭐ (4,740 endorsements) 📥 1.7M downloads 📌 v2.8 📅 8/5/2023
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Flip777 · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/12/2025 📅 Created: 8/5/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 Ultimate Potion Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #101 of 201 Animation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Features

  • []SE and AE support[/]

    []Updated Animations and behavior by Nik Nak with proper head tracking & TDM support[/]

    []ESP'less[/]

    []Covers all vanilla animobjects[/]

    []No double Sound FX bug.[/]

    []Animation interruption handling. If animation is interrupted no potion will be used. [/]

    []Supports mod added potions by default (uses a default mesh if no model is present)[/]

    []Easily add animobjects for custom potion meshes.[/]

    []Option to allow spamming potions[/]

    []Dark souls style weapon culling intact.[/]

    []First person animations are kept intact.[/]

    []Ability to lock movement animations like dark souls in 1st or 3rd person, or Allow slow movement or full movement[/]

    []Works on NPC's if they consume potions. (Need to Install a mod that lets NPC's use potion's)[/]

    []Effects are applied after animation plays.[/]

    []White list or black list any items in .ini file. easily add new potions from other mods[/]

    How to add new potions that should trigger animations

    1. Add editorID of potion to new line in .ini

    How to block objects that shouldn't trigger animations

    1. Add editorID of any item to new line in .ini

    How to add new animobjects

    • []Create an animobject as you normally would. Use x,y coordinates from vanilla potion animobject (or any one in this mod)[/]

      []Name your animobject EXACTLY the same as your original mesh, used for the base object[/]

      []Place animobject in Meshes\animobjects[/]

      Requirements

      • []SKSE[/]

        []Addresss library[/]

        []Project New Reign - Nemesis Unlimited Behavior Engine - Be sure to tick the UAPNG patch in Nemesis[/]

        []Animation Queue Fix at Skyrim Special Edition Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com)  - Optional but highly recommended[/]

        Known compatible potion mods

        • []Smart NPC Potions - Enemies Use Potions and Poisons at Skyrim Special Edition Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com) [/]

          []NPCs use Potions at Skyrim Special Edition Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com)[/]

          []Ultimate Animated Potions NG - ElSopa - Potions Redone patch - thanks to urbon[/]

          Latest version

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          Some footage during creation and testing. Most bugs here have been fixed and lots of stuff has been refined. Demonstrates the queue.

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          Things to mention.

          Potion queue has been temporarily removed from version 2. 0 and up as it uses an alternate method to apply potion effects. Base engine ObjectEquip function wont fi

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Ultimate Animated Potions NG is a ground-up rewrite of Ultimate Potion, bringing animated potion drinking to current Skyrim SE and AE versions. It features updated behavior and animations by Nik Nak and supports all potion models. With 4,740 endorsements and 1.7M downloads, it's a popular choice for visual immersion.

✨ Key Features

Ground-up re-write of Ultimate Potion for current Skyrim SE and AE versions.
Updated behavior and animations by Nik Nak.
Support for all potion models.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 4,740 endorsements and 1.7M downloads show it's a go-to mod.
  • Actively maintained: last updated February 2025, so it's compatible with recent game patches.
  • Rewritten from scratch for stability and compatibility with current Skyrim versions.

⚠️ Cons

  • Purely cosmetic—if you want gameplay changes, this isn't for you.
  • Requires the original Ultimate Potion mod as a base, so you need to install that first.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want immersive, animated potion drinking without breaking their game. If you're a modder or roleplayer who loves visual polish, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls—this is purely about the animation.
📦 Install:Easy· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the original Ultimate Potion mod installed first, as this NG version is a rewrite of it.
  • If you're on Skyrim AE, double-check that your game version matches the mod's requirements—it's built for current SE and AE.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to avoid overwriting files and keep your load order clean.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Flip777
Version
2.8
Downloads
1,695,181
Endorsements
4,740
Category
Animation
Created
8/5/2023
Updated
2/12/2025

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