Lich - Skeleton Hand-To-Hand Animations

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This mod replaces the Lich's missing hand-to-hand animations with the skeleton's, fixing a gap in the base game. It's a small, focused fix for players who want the Lich to have proper melee animations. With 257 endorsements and 72,942 downloads, it's a popular utility mod, though it hasn't been updated since 2018.

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Syntax

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Downloads: 72,942 | Endorsements: 257

💡 Notes

By ErrorUnknownGT | vFinal | 257 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Since it's a simple animation replacer, just drop the files

Since it's a simple animation replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no extra setup needed.

If you're on a modded setup, check load order to ensure this

If you're on a modded setup, check load order to ensure this mod loads after any mods that alter the Lich's skeleton or animations.

Back up your original animation files if you want to revert,

Back up your original animation files if you want to revert, but this mod is small and easy to remove.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Fills a real gap—Lich had no hand-to-hand animations, and this fixes that.
Community-approved with 257 endorsements and 72,942 downloads.
Lightweight and does exactly what it says, no extra baggage.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2018—may be outdated for current game versions.
No install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
Only affects animations; if you wanted new moves or effects, this isn't it.

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