Vanargand Animations - Dual Wield Sneak Thrusts

skyrimspecialedition — Mods & Enhancements

Vanargand Animations - Dual Wield Sneak Thrusts replaces sneak attack and movement animations for dual-wielding characters with swords or daggers, using DAR and AMR. With 9,270 endorsements and 2.6M downloads, it's a popular animation overhaul for Skyrim players seeking more dynamic stealth combat.

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Downloads: 2,557,730

💡 Notes

By Verolevi

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Make sure you have the latest versions of DAR and AMR instal

Make sure you have the latest versions of DAR and AMR installed, as older versions may cause conflicts.

Use a mod manager like Mod Organizer 2 to easily manage the

Use a mod manager like Mod Organizer 2 to easily manage the file structure and avoid overwriting other animation mods.

Test the animations in a sneak attack on a dummy or low-leve

Test the animations in a sneak attack on a dummy or low-level enemy to ensure they trigger correctly before relying on them in combat.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod conflicts

Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing without checking requirements

👍 Pros

Huge community trust with 9,270 endorsements and 2.6M downloads
Adds fluid, realistic thrust animations for stealth dual-wield builds
Works with both swords and daggers, giving flexibility for different playstyles

👎 Cons

Last updated in March 2022, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or newer animation frameworks
Requires both DAR and AMR, which adds setup complexity and potential conflicts
Only affects sneak attacks and movement—no changes to normal combat animations

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