Vanargand Animations - Archery
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #50 of 201 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Without requirements, these animations will completely replace, while holding a bow, the Idle, walk, run, turn left/right, Sprint, draw arrow, drawn arrow idle, drawn arrow walk/turn, arrow release, equip and unequip, includes belt fasted
Vanargand Animations - Archery is a comprehensive animation overhaul for Skyrim that replaces all bow-related animations, including idle, movement, drawing, and firing. With over 15,000 endorsements and 2.8 million downloads, it's a highly popular choice for players seeking more realistic archery. Last updated in December 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community approval (15,121 endorsements) — this is a must-try for archery fans.
- Covers every bow animation you can think of, from drawing to sprinting, so your archer feels fluid.
- No dependencies — just install and go, no compatibility headaches.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 — may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or AE.
- Only affects archery animations — if you want melee or magic overhauls, you'll need other mods.
For Skyrim players who want a more realistic and immersive archery experience without fiddling with complex setups. If you're a stealth archer or a ranger build, this mod is a no-brainer. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes — this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to avoid overwriting other animation mods.
- If you use other animation mods, check load order — this mod should overwrite or be overwritten depending on your preference.
- Make sure to run FNIS or Nemesis if you have other animation mods, though this one may not require it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Verolevi
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 2,758,166
- Endorsements
- 15,121
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 12/18/2021
- Updated
- 12/18/2021
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