Vanargand Animations - Sneak Crossbows

skyrimspecialedition — Mods & Enhancements

Vanargand Animations - Sneak Crossbows replaces sneak crossbow animations and fixes jittery crossbow aim direction while moving or turning. A polished animation overhaul for Skyrim players who want smoother stealth gameplay, backed by 10,245 endorsements and 2.4M downloads.

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Syntax

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Downloads: 2,393,582

💡 Notes

By Verolevi

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Install with a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to keep your a

Install with a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to keep your animation mods organized.

Make sure to load this after the base Vanargand Crossbows mo

Make sure to load this after the base Vanargand Crossbows mod so it overrides correctly.

If you use other animation mods, check for conflicts in the

If you use other animation mods, check for conflicts in the same animation slots.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod conflicts

Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing without checking requirements

👍 Pros

Huge community trust — 10,245 endorsements and 2.4M downloads.
Directly addresses a common annoyance: jittery aim while sneaking.
Pairs with the popular Vanargand Crossbows mod for a complete set.

👎 Cons

Only affects sneak animations — no changes to standing or other stances.
Requires the base Vanargand Crossbows mod for full compatibility.
Last updated in 2022 — may need testing with newer Skyrim versions or mods.

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