Vanargand Animations - Dual Wield Sneak Strikes

skyrimspecialedition — Mods & Enhancements

Vanargand Animations replaces dual wield sneak attack and movement animations for left hand, right hand, and dual hand normal and power attacks, plus axe/mace animations, using DAR and AMR. A popular animation overhaul with 10,338 endorsements and 3.6M downloads, last updated in February 2022.

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Downloads: 3,612,046

💡 Notes

By Verolevi

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Make sure you have DAR and AMR installed first, and load thi

Make sure you have DAR and AMR installed first, and load this mod after them in your mod manager.

Test the animations in third person to see the full effect —

Test the animations in third person to see the full effect — first person won't show them.

If you use other animation mods, check for conflicts in DAR'

If you use other animation mods, check for conflicts in DAR's folder structure to avoid overwriting.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod conflicts

Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing without checking requirements

👍 Pros

Huge community trust: 10,338 endorsements and 3.6M downloads show it's a go-to for animation overhauls.
Covers both sneak attacks and movement, so your dual-wield assassin feels fresh in and out of stealth.
Works with both dual wield and axe/mace, giving you more variety without needing multiple mods.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2022 — might not play nice with the latest Skyrim updates or newer animation frameworks.
Requires DAR and AMR, which adds setup steps and potential compatibility headaches if you're new to modding.
No detailed feature list or install guide in the description, so you'll need to figure out specifics on your own.

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