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IMPORTANT:
This page is split up into 2 lists of mods:

  • The first list is of the ones that do not need any particular instructions to get running.
  • The second list is of mods that require behaviour patching in order to work. In short, behaviour patching allows mods to modify aspects of the animation system without trying to edit the same file. Pandora is the modern tool for this job. Instructions on how to use it will come later.

Animations

Creating a Separator in MO2

  1. Right-click the empty space in the left pane of MO2 and select Create separator.
  2. Name the separator Animations.

Animation Queue Fix

Fixes the queue getting overloaded when a lot of animations are queued for loading at the same time.

Installation instructions

  • Main Files - Animation Queue Fix

Paired Animation Improvements

Lets annotated events in paired animations work like in normal animations. Also causes the game to create synchronized animation bindings on demand, freeing up a few hundred animation slots for use by animation replacers.

Installation instructions

  • Main Files - Paired Animation Improvements
  • Optional Files - Horse Mount and Dismount Double Sound Fix

Open Animation Replacer

Replaces animations depending on configurable conditions.

Installation instructions

  • Main Files - Open Animation Replacer

Assorted Animation Fixes

Fixes minor issues with vanilla animations.

Installation instructions

  • Main Files - Assorted Animation Fixes
    • You will be prompted with a FOMOD installer:
      1. Two-Handed Female Alignment Fix
      2. Install

Weapon switch animation Fix

Fixes a bug where switching weapons while sprinting would keep the previous weapon's sprinting animation.

Installation instructions

  • Main Files - Weapon switch animation Fix 1.4

Simple Dual Sheath

Makes equipped left hand weapons and both staves visible on the player or NPCs. Also shows shields on the back.

Installation instructions

  • Main Files - Simple Dual Sheath for 1.6.629 and newer
    1. Once the mod has been installed, double-click it in the left pane of MO2.
    2. In the INI Files tab, select SKSE/Plugins/SimpleDualSheath.ini
    3. In the ShieldOnBack section, set Flags to FirstPerson|Player|NPC
    4. Save your changes.
  • Optional Files - XPMSSE Left Hand Sheath Rotation Fix

Mods Requiring Behavior Patching

Assorted Behavior Fixes

Fixes various animation issues.

Installation instructions

  • Main Files - Assorted Behavior Fixes

USSEP Nemesis or Pandora Patch

Allows merging the USSEP animation fixes into the Pandora output.

Installation instructions

  • Main Files - USSEP Behaviour Patch

True Directional Movement - Modernized Third Person Gameplay

  • Lets you move and attack in any direction.
  • Adds target lock and animated reticle.
  • Supports headtracking and aiming projectiles while locked on.
  • Works while riding mounts.
  • Highly customizable with MCM.

Installation instructions

  • Main Files - True Directional Movement

For balance reasons, it's recommended to switch the target lock from Predictive to Free Aim in the MCM's Target Lock settings. You can do this later, once done with the guide.

Horse Behaviour Improvements

Adds leaning to horse riding based on slope angle, and does minor pose adjustments.

Installation instructions

  • Main Files - Horse Riding Improvements
  • Optional Files - Horse Pose Improvements

Running Pandora

As mentioned earlier, Pandora is needed in order to bring together all of the mods' changes. If you installed all mods in this section, you can simply install the Pre-Generated Pandora Output. Otherwise, do the following:

  1. Download and install Pandora.
  2. In MO2, head to the right pane's Data tab, then filter Pandora. You will see a number of files, right-click Pandora Behaviour Engine+.exe and Add as Executable.
  3. In MO2, click the tiny wrench icon at the top, next to the mod counter, then click Create empty mod.
  4. Title the mod Pandora Output
  5. Right-click on your Pandora Output mod and select Open in Explorer.
  6. From from newly opened window, copy the file path.
  7. Run Pandora from the drop-down.
  8. Select all patches.
  9. From the bottom-left corner, open Pandora's settings and set the output folder to the one you copied earlier.
  10. Click the Patch button.
  11. Once the patching is done, close Pandora.
  12. In MO2, make sure your Pandora Output mod is enabled. If you did everything correctly, you should see it conflicting with a few other mods in the list (bolt icons).