Vanargand Animations - Sneak Thrust Attacks

skyrimspecialedition — Mods & Enhancements

Vanargand Animations - Sneak Thrust Attacks revamps sneak attack animations for swords and daggers in Skyrim, offering both standard and SkySA versions. With 11,893 endorsements and 2.8M downloads, it's a popular animation mod for players seeking more fluid stealth combat.

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Downloads: 2,754,764

💡 Notes

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🎯 Tips & Tricks

If you use SkySA, install the SkySA version; otherwise, use

If you use SkySA, install the SkySA version; otherwise, use the standard one to avoid conflicts.

Use a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to keep track of the fi

Use a mod manager like MO2 or Vortex to keep track of the files and easily switch between versions.

Check if your other animation mods overwrite sneak attacks—l

Check if your other animation mods overwrite sneak attacks—load order matters for animations.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod conflicts

Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing without checking requirements

👍 Pros

Huge community trust with 11,893 endorsements and 2.8M downloads
Two versions included—standard and SkySA—so you can pick what fits your setup
Direct upgrade to stealth combat feel without touching gameplay mechanics

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2021—might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or mods
Only covers swords and daggers; other weapon types are left out
No detailed install instructions in the description, so you'll need to figure out the setup yourself

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