That means only you see the changes. Your friends will still see you doing the default robot dance. To them, you look perfectly normal.
Let’s face it: some job animations haven’t aged well. A simple combat stance replacer can make grinding roulettes feel fresh again. Suddenly, your Black Mage looks menacing rather than constipated.
Unlike texture mods (which are generally considered low-risk), animation mods live in dangerous territory. Square Enix’s detection systems can flag modified skeleton data. While thousands of people use them daily without issue, it is never "zero risk."
Enter the world of —the final frontier of FFXIV customization. What Exactly is an Animation Mod? If you’re familiar with texture mods (changing a dress to a crop top or turning a house into a gothic manor), animation mods work the same way, but for skeletons and keyframes. They override the game’s built-in movement data.
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes. The author does not condone breaking Square Enix’s Terms of Service. Always back up your game files before modding.