Weapon Animation (Miraak's Sword)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,978 endorsements) 📥 1.1M downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 7/14/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By saltmaxwellpshk · Immersion

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/15/2021 📅 Created: 7/14/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 5 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 ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #162 of 179 Immersion mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Add an animation to Miraak's Sword.

Works with anime events.

No plugins or scripts are used.

Only the mesh is changed.

anything that changes the mesh of the weapon is incompatible.

Retexture mods are compatible.

Works with Weapon Draw and Weapon Sheathe

ENB:Rudy ENB SE for CoT - NAT - Aequinoctium - Vivid - Rustic - Obsidian - Dolomite Weathers - ELE - ELFX - RLO by rudy102

Armour : DM BDOR Eclipse by Team TAL

hair:Yundao Hair with physics SSE

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod adds a custom animation to Miraak's Sword in Skyrim, enhancing the immersion of wielding the iconic weapon. With nearly 2,000 endorsements and over a million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking visual polish. Last updated in 2021, it remains a stable addition for most setups.

✨ Key Features

Adds a unique animation to Miraak's Sword
Enhances immersion for players using the weapon
Popular mod with 1,978 endorsements and 1.1 million downloads

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 1.1M downloads and nearly 2K endorsements
  • Simple, focused improvement—does exactly what it says
  • Still relevant despite 2021 update; animation mods age well

⚠️ Cons

  • No install instructions provided by author—you're on your own
  • Last updated in 2021—might conflict with newer animation frameworks
  • Only affects Miraak's Sword, so limited scope if you want broader changes
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love Miraak's Sword and want a more dynamic feel when wielding it. Perfect for immersion-focused playthroughs where weapon animations matter. Skip if you're looking for overhaul-level changes or don't use the sword.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod easily.
  • Check your load order—place this mod after any mods that alter Miraak's Sword or its animations.
  • If you use Nemesis or FNIS, run their patch after installing to ensure the animation works.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
saltmaxwellpshk
Version
1.1
Downloads
1,097,554
Endorsements
1,978
Category
Immersion
Created
7/14/2021
Updated
7/15/2021

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