Vanargand Animations - Dual Wield Sneak Strikes

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (10,338 endorsements) 📥 3.6M downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 2/25/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Verolevi · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/25/2022 📅 Created: 2/25/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 7 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📦 Dynamic Animation Replacer Find it →
7📦 Animation Motion Revolution 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
  • 🏆 #25 of 201 Animation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This is the Axe/Mace (Strikes) dual wield version, and will replace the following sneak animations:

  • []While dual wielding and holding at least one Axe/Mace in either hand the Sneak movement, the dual attack and the special 3-hit power attack, as opposed to vanilla, the character will now remain in a stealthy position while performing these attacks.[/]

  • []While holding an Axe/Mace in the left hand, the left hand normal and power attacks.[/]

  • []While dual wielding and holding an Axe/Mace in the right hand, the right hand normal, power and forward power attacks.[/]

    Note that this can be used alongside Vanargand Animations - Sneak Strike Attacks which will now automatically play its version of the right hand animations only when not dual wielding to avoid clipping with left hand equipment.

    For Swords/Daggers animations instead, check Dual Wield Sneak Thrusts.

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    The outfit seen in the preview is QuarantineCouture's Practical Pirate Outfit, if you have other questions unrelated to this mod regarding the preview, make sure to check the video description and/or the comment section.

    Requirements

    • []Open Animation Replacer.[/]

      []Animation Motion Revolution.[/]

      Recommended

      • []True Directional Movement highly recommended.[/]

        []Idle, walk and run from Vanargand Animations'  lastest versions as I've made sure the camera won't have issues when switching to/from sneak.[/]

        []One Click Power Attack allows for perfect transitions between the idle animation and some of the power attack animations, while also allowing SkySA users to perform some of the sneak power attacks that are otherwise disabled by SkySA.[/]

        Installation

        • []Use any mod manager or manually copy the content from this mod's 'Data' into your Skyrim SE 'Data' folder.[/]

          Special thanks

          Scatteredsoul21 - McNuttington - Gilead- YouLiekThait - Mura Casardis - Dre G Writer - Naotenho nome - Jaquer

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Vanargand Animations replaces dual wield sneak attack and movement animations for left hand, right hand, and dual hand normal and power attacks, plus axe/mace animations, using DAR and AMR. A popular animation overhaul with 10,338 endorsements and 3.6M downloads, last updated in February 2022.

✨ Key Features

Replaces sneak attack animations for dual wielding (left hand, right hand, dual hand) with new moves.
Adds new movement animations while dual wielding, covering normal and power attacks.
Includes animations for holding an axe or mace, expanding coverage beyond dual wield.
Requires Dynamic Animation Replacer (DAR) and Animation Motion Revolution (AMR) to function.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 10,338 endorsements and 3.6M downloads show it's a go-to for animation overhauls.
  • Covers both sneak attacks and movement, so your dual-wield assassin feels fresh in and out of stealth.
  • Works with both dual wield and axe/mace, giving you more variety without needing multiple mods.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2022 — might not play nice with the latest Skyrim updates or newer animation frameworks.
  • Requires DAR and AMR, which adds setup steps and potential compatibility headaches if you're new to modding.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love dual-wielding and want stealth kills to feel more dynamic. Also great for animation enthusiasts who already use DAR and AMR. Skip if you prefer one-handed or two-handed combat — this mod is specifically for dual wield and axe/mace.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have DAR and AMR installed first, and load this mod after them in your mod manager.
  • Test the animations in third person to see the full effect — first person won't show them.
  • If you use other animation mods, check for conflicts in DAR's folder structure to avoid overwriting.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Verolevi
Version
1.0
Downloads
3,612,046
Endorsements
10,338
Category
Animation
Created
2/25/2022
Updated
2/25/2022

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