Better Adamantine Weapons
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #102 of 390 Equipment mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
"That blade was broken!" --King of the Dead
Summary
Adamantine weapons are now the best mundane weapons you can get. They have extra damage dice and +2 enchantments, and the longsword is a finesse weapon. Superior make, but not particularly magical.
Notice
This mod is no longer receiving updates.
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Better Adamantine Weapons is a compact equipment mod for Skyrim that makes adamantine weapons the best mundane weapons available. With 206 endorsements and over 13,000 downloads, it's a popular tweak for players who want a late-game gear upgrade without magic. Last updated in December 2023, it remains a simple, effective balance change.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 206 endorsements and over 13k downloads.
- Straightforward balance change—no bloat, just better adamantine gear.
- Last updated December 2023, so it's recent and likely compatible with current Skyrim versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects adamantine weapons, so if you don't use them, this mod does nothing for you.
- No screenshots or videos, so you can't see the changes before installing.
For Skyrim players who want a late-game mundane weapon option that rivals enchanted gear. If you're tired of relying on magic or want a pure warrior build with top-tier non-magical weapons, this is for you. Skip if you prefer visual overhauls or if you rarely use adamantine weapons.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a simple plugin, just drop the .esp into your Data folder and enable it in your mod manager.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the installation to avoid load order issues.
- Check that you have the latest Skyrim patch—this mod was updated in 2023, so it should work with recent versions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Elefay
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 13,328
- Endorsements
- 206
- Category
- Equipment
- Created
- 12/16/2023
- Updated
- 12/16/2023
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