Colored Arrows

⭐ ⭐ (677 endorsements) 📥 37,472 downloads 📌 v1.0.3 📅 8/31/2020
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Barleyman · Visuals and Graphics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 3/3/2025 📅 Created: 8/31/2020

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #19 of 72 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This is for anyone who's been frustrated looking for arrows after missing that bunny six times in a row. The arrow shafts have two colored stripes which make them easier to see in the ground and look like something that might actually have been used. The color is applied on all arrows including arrows you loot from bodies.

Colour scheme changed, I decided that having all guards march around with bright red feathers in quivers was distracting so I changed the generic arrow to white. You can still use the red scheme if you want.

Color coding is:

WHITE - Very basic arrows, Hunting arrows, long distance arrows, Tournament arrows. These are seen in quivers and arrow barrels.

RED - Cheap arrows e.g. piercing arrows. You can find these embedded on props (like dead horses).

BLUE - Better arrows, such as wounding and quality arrows

YELLOW - Fancy expensive arrows

There are two versions of the mod. One adds colored stripes to the shaft and uses colored feathers, similar to Lucas182's Colored Arrow Feathers. Generic arrows are white so the feathers in quivers and arrow barrels do not stick out so badly in e.g. Rattay.

The other version does not change feather color so you'll see the original textures with different kinds of feathers used. This is maybe a bit more plausible without every Dick, Tom and Harry walking around with nicely colored arrow feathers. On the other hand the arrows are less easy to spot in the forest. The choice is yours.

Installation:

Use Vortex to install, mod replaces textures and is immediately applied to all useable arrows including arrows looted from dead bodies.

Manual installation:

Unzip the mod file into your KCD mods folder and add it to mod_order.txt

Uninstallation:

Remove the mod with Vortex and or delete the mod from KCD mods folder

This mod has been created from scratch using game HD textures with GIMP 2. 10. The feather transparency is preserved, which is easy to see when drawing the arrows.

Tested with 1. 9. 5 and 1. 9. 6 KCD.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Colored Arrows is a visual mod for Kingdom Come: Deliverance that adds colored stripes and feathers to arrow shafts, making them easier to spot after missed shots. It offers two versions—one with colored feathers and one without—and uses a color-coding system (white, red, blue, yellow) to indicate arrow quality. With 677 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a popular quality-of-life improvement for archery enthusiasts.

✨ Key Features

Adds colored stripes to arrow shafts for better visibility in the ground.
Color-codes arrows by type: white for basic, red for cheap, blue for better, yellow for fancy.
Applies to all arrows, including those looted from bodies.
Two versions: one with colored feathers, one with original feather textures.
Replaces textures, so it works with all usable arrows.
Install via Vortex or manual mod folder placement.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 677 endorsements and over 37k downloads—clearly hits the mark for many players.
  • Color coding is intuitive and helps you identify arrow quality at a glance, which is handy when looting.
  • Two versions let you choose between maximum visibility or a more immersive look with original feathers.

⚠️ Cons

  • The colored stripes might look a bit arcadey for hardcore immersion fans—bright yellow arrows can break the medieval vibe.
  • No screenshots or videos in the description, so you can't see the exact look before installing.
  • Requires manual mod_order.txt editing if you don't use Vortex, which can trip up less tech-savvy players.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Kingdom Come: Deliverance players who spend a lot of time with a bow and are tired of losing arrows in grass or dirt. Also great for looters who want to quickly sort arrow types. Skip if you prefer pure realism and don't mind squinting for your arrows.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you use Vortex, just download and enable—no extra steps needed.
  • For manual install, make sure to add the mod folder name to mod_order.txt or it won't load.
  • Try the version with original feathers first if you want a more grounded look; you can switch later if visibility is an issue.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Kingdom Come Mods
Author
Barleyman
Version
1.0.3
Downloads
37,472
Endorsements
677
Category
Visuals and Graphics
Created
8/31/2020
Updated
3/3/2025

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