Vanargand Animations - Sneak idle walk and run

This mod works for both males and females and contains the following animations:

• []idle while sneaking.[/]

  []Forward and side directions for walk while sneaking.[/]

  []Forward and side directions for run while sneaking.[/]

  The animations only apply when no weapon is drawn, for their drawn weapon counterpart, see:

  • []Vanargand Animations - Sneak Thrust Attacks for swords and daggers.[/]

    []Vanargand Animations - Sneak Strike Attacks for axes and hammers.[/]

    This was loosely inspired by MGS V and is the first of a series of mods aimed at revamping sneak animations, some of which are currently in early access.

    Preview of v1. 0

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    Requirement

    • []This relies on Open Animation Replacer as a core requirement.[/]

      Recommended

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

        []Vanargand Animation v1. 3+ as I made sure the camera won't have issues when switching to/from sneak.[/]

        Installation

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

          Special thanks

          Gilead - YouLiekThait - Mikayla Kerns - Péter Ferik - NotSoWiseGuy

          Andri Mar Hagalin - NuclearNautilus

          And everyone whose kind words and constructive feedback help me keep improving!

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          Vanargand Animations replaces sneak idle, walk, and run animations for unarmed characters in Skyrim, using Dynamic Animation Replacer. With 16,544 endorsements and 3.1 million downloads, it's a highly popular animation overhaul. Last updated in 2021, it remains a staple for stealth-focused players seeking smoother, more natural movement.

          ✨ Key Features

          Replaces sneak idle, walk, and run animations when no weapon is drawn

          Uses Dynamic Animation Replacer (DAR) for seamless integration

          High community trust with 16,544 endorsements and 3.1 million downloads

          📊 Pros & Cons

          ✅ Pros

          • Massive community approval – 16.5k endorsements and 3.1M downloads speak for themselves
          • Smooth, natural sneak animations that make stealth gameplay feel more immersive
          • Lightweight and easy to install via DAR – no complex patches or compatibility nightmares

          ⚠️ Cons

          • Last updated in 2021 – might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or newer animation frameworks
          • Only covers unarmed sneak animations – if you want weapon-specific sneak moves, you'll need other mods
          • Requires Dynamic Animation Replacer, which is an extra dependency you'll need to track down

          🎯 Is This For You?
          For stealth-focused Skyrim players who want more fluid and realistic sneak movement without overhauling the entire animation system. Perfect for thieves, assassins, and anyone who spends half their playthrough crouched. Skip if you're using a comprehensive animation pack that already covers sneak – this is a niche but polished addition.

          📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

          💡 Beginner Tips

          • Make sure you have Dynamic Animation Replacer installed and active – this mod won't work without it.
          • Place this mod's files in the correct DAR folder structure (e.g., meshes/actors/character/animations/DAR) – check the mod's file tree if you're unsure.
          • If you're using a mod manager like MO2, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting other animation mods.