Vanargand Animations - Sneak Crossbows
⚪ 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.
🖼️ Gallery (1 images)
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #64 of 201 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Using OAR, these animations will replace, while sneaking and holding a crossbow, the idle, walks, runs, draw/reload bolt, aimed idle, aimed bolt turn, bolt release, equip and unequip.
In addition to the animations, and similarly to Vanargand Sneak Archery, this will ensure that the character and crossbow keep facing the crosshair at all time while aiming and moving/straffing or turning in any direction (see comparison to vanilla at 0:16 in the preview below) for a much more consistent aiming experience.
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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
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[]Open Animation Replacer.[/]
Recommended
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[]True Directional Movement highly recommended.[/]
[]Vanargand Animations - Crossbows The standing counterpart of this set, includes aim direction fix.[/]
Compatibility
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[]Compatible with anything that doesn't replace the crossbow animations mentioned above.[/]
Installation
[*]Use any mod manager or ma
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[]Compatible with anything that doesn't replace the crossbow animations mentioned above.[/]
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[]True Directional Movement highly recommended.[/]
Vanargand Animations - Sneak Crossbows replaces sneak crossbow animations and fixes jittery crossbow aim direction while moving or turning. A polished animation overhaul for Skyrim players who want smoother stealth gameplay, backed by 10,245 endorsements and 2.4M downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust — 10,245 endorsements and 2.4M downloads.
- Directly addresses a common annoyance: jittery aim while sneaking.
- Pairs with the popular Vanargand Crossbows mod for a complete set.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects sneak animations — no changes to standing or other stances.
- Requires the base Vanargand Crossbows mod for full compatibility.
- Last updated in 2022 — may need testing with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
For stealth archers and crossbow users who want smoother, more natural sneak animations. Perfect for players already using Vanargand Crossbows. Skip if you don't use crossbows or prefer gameplay over animation tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to keep your animation mods organized.
- Make sure to load this after the base Vanargand Crossbows mod so it overrides correctly.
- If you use other animation mods, check for conflicts in the same animation slots.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Verolevi
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 2,393,582
- Endorsements
- 10,245
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 4/29/2022
- Updated
- 6/24/2022
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