Vanargand Animations - Sneak Strike Attacks
⚪ 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
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #52 of 201 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod works for both males and females, while holding an axe or a hammer in the right hand, and contains the following animations:
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[]idle while sneaking.[/]
[]Forward and side directions for walk while sneaking.[/]
[]Forward and side directions for run while sneaking.[/]
[]Normal attack while sneaking.[/]
[]Power attack in place while sneaking.[/]
[]Power attack forward while sneaking.[/]
For the sword and dagger counterpart, see Vanargand Animations - Sneak Thrust Attacks.
Version 1. 0: For non-SkySA users.
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SkySA adapted version: (no longer needed since One Click Power Attack came out)
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The outfit seen in the previews is QuarantineCouture's Practical Pirate Outfit, it now has an option that adds skirt physics and it's glorious (can be seen in the one handed mid stance video below).
Other questions regarding mods present in the video previews are most likely answered in their respective video description/comments.
Requirements
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[]Open Animation Replacer.[/]
[]Animation Motion Revolution.[/]
Recommended
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[]True Directional Movement highly recommended.[/]
[]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 the power attack animations, while also allowing SkySA users to perform some of the sneak power attacks that are otherwise disabled.[/]
Installation
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[]Use any mod manager or manually copy the content from this mod's 'Data' into your Skyrim SE 'Data' folder.[/]
Special thanks
Scatteredsoul21
YouLiekThait - Gilead - NotSoWiseGuy - Péter Ferik - Quinn - Mikayla Kerns - fte205
Andri Mar Hagalin - Jarek Haseman - Venda
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[]Use any mod manager or manually copy the content from this mod's 'Data' into your Skyrim SE 'Data' folder.[/]
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[]True Directional Movement highly recommended.[/]
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[]Open Animation Replacer.[/]
Vanargand Animations - Sneak Strike Attacks is a Skyrim animation mod that revamps sneak attack animations for axes and maces, offering both standard and SkySA-adapted versions. With over 10,000 endorsements and 2.7 million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking more fluid stealth combat.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 10,980 endorsements and 2.7M downloads
- Offers both standard and SkySA versions to fit different setups
- Part of a well-known animation series, so quality is likely consistent
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or mods
- Only covers axes and maces, not other weapon types
- Requires SkySA if you want the adapted version, adding an extra dependency
For Skyrim players who want more immersive and fluid sneak attack animations for axes and maces. If you use SkySA, the adapted version is a must-have. Skip if you don't use sneak attacks or prefer vanilla animations.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Choose the standard version if you don't use SkySA, or the SkySA version if you do.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily switch between versions.
- Check the mod's posts for any compatibility notes with other animation mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Verolevi
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 2,745,305
- Endorsements
- 10,980
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 9/11/2021
- Updated
- 9/11/2021
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