Skyrim is one of the most beloved open-world RPGs of all time. Its late 2011 release has gone down in history as one of the most legendary events in gaming, with millions of players all over the world losing themselves in a magical fantasy landscape as they took down waves of foes, toppled legendary dragons, and brought peace to the land of Skyrim.
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As a result, Skyrim has become one of Bethesda's most famous releases, especially following The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. This upgraded version of Skyrim features extensive mod support of its own — something that was certainly expected. Many mods that have become quite prominent today are the amazing weapon mods. The following listings serve as some of the best, coolest-looking weapon mods that players can use in Skyrim Special Edition.
10 Skyrim SE Expanded Skyrim Weaponry
The Skyrim SE Expanded Skyrim Weaponry mod is easily one of the more lore-friendly mods on this list. Any gamer wishing for more weapons without breaking the immersion of the game's established look should definitely go for this mod.
The creator of this mod has used the textures present in Skyrim to make these new axes, swords, and more. Hence, the 105 new weapons introduced in this mod feel cohesive with the design of the game, which is quite a bonus for RPG players.
9 Lore Weapon Expansion SE
Speaking of lore-friendly mods, one can't fail to mention the brilliant Lore Weapon Expansion mod as well. True to its name, this mod adds a bunch of weapons in the game that are carefully crafted to fit in with the established lore of The Elder Scrolls.
The creators of this mod used plenty of methods to make these weapons feel more well-integrated with the main game. They considered everything from the design of the previous games' weapons, to the extensive texts pertaining to relevant information in The Elder Scrolls' universe. The end result is an impressive and natural-feeling expansion of Skyrim's weapons.
8 Immersive Weapons
The final weapon mod on this list that deals with immersion is the aptly titled Immersive Weapons mod. It should be no secret as to what this mod achieves in Skyrim.
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The mod adds a total of 230 new weapons that fit perfectly in the world of Skyrim. If that wasn't enough, then this mod also adds dual-wielding opponents, adding more variety to the enemies of Skyrim and more thrill to the Dragonborn's adventure.
7 Scoped Bows SE
After all that talk of immersion, it's time to discuss a mod that is anything but lore-friendly. Scopes on bows may look cool, but one can't really expect a medieval fantasy title to feature these scopes.
So for those who don't really mind a slight hit to their immersion, go for the Scoped Bows mod instead. Shooting a bow with a scope on it feels pretty awesome — perhaps more so than it should, at times.
6 Royal Armory - New Artifacts
The basic weapons of Skyrim are quite commonplace and often seen in the hand of other NPCs. This includes important figures and royalty as well, which is certainly quite odd once players think about it. Why would a Jarl hold such a basic steel sword?
With the Royal Armory mod, the important NPCs of Skyrim receive special weapons that reflect their status. Watching characters like Ulfric Stormcloak and General Tullius actually wield these unique weapons improves immersion a great deal.
5 DX Faction Crossbows SE
There are several excellent weapons in Skyrim that cater to a wide range of individual player tastes. However, there's one popular medieval weapon that is notably absent — the crossbow. Though available with the Dawnguard DLC, the crossbows here feel lacking compared to the main game's weapons.
Players who are missing this weapon in the game can go for the DX Faction Crossbows mod. This mod adds a craftable crossbow, four types of bolts, and a unique quiver for this weapon as well.
4 Weapons Of The Third Era SSE
For players who want more variety when it comes to the weapons in the game, the Weapons of the Third Era mod should be right up their alley. This mod is especially recommended for sword wielders who want more variety when it comes to their weaponry.
The amount of work put into this mod is genuinely staggering, and the end result is spectacular. It's the perfect mod for players who want some of the coolest-looking weapons in the game.
3 CL's Weapon Replacers
Several special weapons in Skyrim end up being wildly entertaining to use in their own right, such as the Wabbajack or the Ebony Blade. However, the look of even these weapons can get slightly boring over time.
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Thankfully, CL's Weapon Replacers can alleviate pain in this regard. This mod replaces the textures for multiple Ebony and Daedric weapons, along with the Blade of Woe, Chillrend, and Dawnbreaker, creating more visual interest for players.
2 Unique Uniques SE
Another mod that works similarly to the one mentioned above is the Unique Uniques mod. This mod replaces the texture of specific weapons in the game to make their design even more striking and notable. Changes like this may be small, but they're still satisfying to see.
The list of weapons that are affected by this change include the following:
- Aegisbane
- Angi's Bow
- Bloodthorn
- Bolar's Oathblade
- Dragonbane
- Kahvozein's Fang
- The Pale Blade
- Red Eagle's Bane/Fury
- The Longhammer
- Valdr's Lucky Dagger
- Windshear
- The Shield of Solitude
1 LeanWolf's Better-Shaped Weapons SE
The weapons of Skyrim might have iconic designs, but even fans can't deny that some of them look absolutely ridiculous at times. Weapons either have weird proportions, seem wildly unwieldy to use, or simply lack anything that gives it a deadly edge.
Players who have this exact issue should try out LeanWolf's Better-Shaped Weapons. With this mod, most weapons in the game are worked upon extensively to make their look more appropriate and better-balanced. This can help add to a player's immersion substantially.
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