Jump animations
skyrim — Mods & Enhancements
Jump animations by Davjes replaces the default jump animations in Skyrim with three new acrobatic moves: a front flip for forward jumps, a side flip for right jumps, and a spin jump for left jumps. This lightweight cosmetic mod has 6,048 endorsements and over 434,000 downloads, making it a popular choice for players wanting more dynamic movement. Last updated in 2012, it remains a simple, classic animation replacer.
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Downloads: 434,844 | Endorsements: 6,048💡 Notes
By Davjes | v1.2 | 6,048 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Make sure to back up your original animation files if you want to revert, since this mod replaces them directly.
If you use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager, you can install and uninstall this mod easily without manual file backups.
This mod is for the original Skyrim (Legendary Edition); if you're on Special Edition, you may need to convert the files or find a compatible version.
🔧 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
- Huge community trust: 6,048 endorsements and 434k downloads.
- Simple, focused mod—does exactly what it says with three distinct jump animations.
- Lightweight and easy to install; no complex dependencies.
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2012—may be outdated for current Skyrim versions, though likely still works with classic.
- Only covers three jump directions; no animations for backward or sprint jumps.
- No screenshots or videos in the description, so you can't preview the animations before installing.