In this video, I cover how to completely overhaul the third person combat in Skyrim and make it comparable to modern action RPGs by adding in new animations, camera movement and target tracking. Please note that this will only work with either the Steam or GOG version of the game since the Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) does not work with Microsoft Game Pass games. Step 1. Install A Mod Manager. https://www.nexusmods.com/about/vortex/ The first step in the process is to install a mod manager and my recommendation would be Vortex as it directly integrates with Nexus Mods, as well as allows you to check and apply updates to mods all through one interface. To install Vortex, simply download and run the installer from the Nexus Mods site, and once installed, launch, and choose the option to manage Skyrim Special Edition. Step 2. Install SKSE. https://skse.silverlock.org/ Now that Vortex is installed, we can install the Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) which can be downloaded from the official website. Make sure to use the Current Anniversary Edition build, regardless of whether you have purchased Skyrim Anniversary Edition or not. Once downloaded, extract the folder and subfolder and copy all the extracted files to the game's installation path, which is usually located at. Steam / steamapps / common / Skyrim Special Edition I would also recommend making a shortcut to skse64_loader.exe file just to make it easiest to launch the game later with SKSE support. Step 3. Install Mods. At this point, we have all the tools installed, so let us move onto the mods. True Directional Movement https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/51614 The first mod is the True Directional Movement mod which unlocks the camera so that no matter what direction your character is facing, the camera will always still in the same position. It also introduces a target lock for melee and ranged combat, and by using the mouse wheel, you can switch between targets. Other additions include a new head tracking animation, 360-degree camera support when mounted and adjusted swimming animations. To install this mod, use Vortex but just make sure to install all the mod requirements, the mod itself and then run Nemesis to patch the animations for headtracking and mounted combat. Verolevi's Animations - All in One https://next.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/collections/oxtos9 The second mod is a collection of animations by by the mod author Verolevi. The animations themselves replace sheathed idles, movement, bows, crossbows, spell casting, enchanted staff's attacks, shouts, and sneak attacks with magic and weapons. As well as replacements for one handed, dual wield and two-handed weapons depending on the weapon type, and differing movement types depending on what armor or clothing your character is wearing. As a bonus, all the animations apply to NPCs as well. To install all these animations in one go, the mod author has provide a mod collection on Nexus Mods, which can be installed by simply clicking on the Add to Vortex button. Better Third Person Selection https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/64339 The final mod is the Better Third Person Selection mod which allows you to select and pick up items without focusing the camera directly on the object which is a huge flaw in the original 3rd person view in Skyrim. This means that now when you are approaching an object that can be interacted with, a prompt will appear above the object in question, regardless of the location of the object, and this also works on horseback. To install this mod simply install using either Vortex. All done. #skyrim #modding #3rdperson Social Media Links Discord - https://discord.gg/3SxGk3WG2D Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/IntelligentGaming2020/