Auriel's Artifacts Improved
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #79 of 162 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Ever felt that the mythical artifacts of Auriel were underwhelming? I sure did. Well here's the mod to fix that!
This mod enchants Auriel's Bow and Auriel's Shield with powerful enchantments reminiscent of their depiction in Daggerfall.
-Auriel's Bow-
Cast on Strike
Shock Damage 5-15 points on target
Damage Fatigue 50 points on target
Absorb Magicka 5-25 points on target
Optionally Light 20 points for 20 seconds on target
-Auriel's Shield-
Improves armour rating from 60 to 100
Cast when Used or optionally Constant Effect
Shield 35 points for 60 seconds on self
Reflect 25 points for 20 seconds on self
Resist Fire 50 points for 60 seconds on self
This mod requires Cast on Strike bows to work: https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/45913
Also recommended is my retexture of Auriel's Shield: https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/46415
Auriel's Artifacts Improved is a compact mod that rebalances Auriel's Bow and Shield to make them more effective. With 23 endorsements and 535 downloads, it's a niche choice for Skyrim players who want stronger versions of these Dawnguard artifacts. Last updated in 2019, it may be outdated for current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple, focused mod that does exactly what it says
- Small but dedicated following (23 endorsements)
- No extra bloat—just tweaks to two artifacts
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019—may be incompatible with the latest Skyrim patches
- Limited scope: only affects two items, so if you want more variety, look elsewhere
For Skyrim players who use Auriel's Bow and Shield and feel they underperform. If you're a completionist or role-player who wants these artifacts to feel more powerful, this mod is for you. Skip if you want broader gameplay changes or use mods that already overhaul these items.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after any other mods that affect Auriel's Bow or Shield to ensure the changes apply.
- If you're using a mod manager, use the 'preview' feature to see the file structure before installing.
- Since the mod is from 2019, check if your Skyrim version is compatible; if not, consider using a more recent rebalance mod.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Morrowind Mods
- Author
- -
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 535
- Endorsements
- 23
- Category
- Weapons and Armour
- Created
- 3/21/2019
- Updated
- 3/21/2019
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