The Forgotten Shields - Artifacts

⭐ ⭐ (555 endorsements) 📥 60,791 downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 5/2/2012
⚪ Last updated 2012

By Painkiller_Rider · Weapons and Armour

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/2/2012 📅 Created: 5/2/2012
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ MWSE — Morrowind Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 MCP — Morrowind Code Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #6 of 69 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

The Forgotten Shields - Artifacts v1. 3 ---------------------------------------- By: Painkiller_Rider What it does? ------------------ - Replaces/modifies the meshes, textures and enchantments for 10 of the artifact/unique/rare shields: - Auriel\'s Shield (Morrowind: location un-changed, added enchantment based on the Daggerfall shield) - Azura\'s Servant (Morrowind: location un-changed, slightly altered stats and added a scripted ability) - Blood Feast Shield (Morrowind: location un-changed, slightly altered stats and added a scripted ability, name fixed) - Dark Sun Shield (Morrowind: location, stats and enchantment un-changed) - Durgoc\'s Shield (Tribunal: location un-changed, altered stats and added a scripted ability, name fixed) - Eleidon\'s Ward (Morrowind: location, stats and enchantment un-changed) - Saint\'s Shield (Morrowind&Bloodmoon: location un-changed, added a scripted ability) - Shadow Shield (Morrowind, Main Quest: location un-changed, slightly altered stats and added a scripted ability) - Spell Breaker (Morrowind: location, stats and enchantment un-changed) - Ward of Akavir (Morrowind, Siege at Firemoth official plug-in: location and stats un-changed, enchantment modified) - Adds 3 new shields (including original meshes, textures and enchanments), based on Elder Scrolls lore: - Fearstruck (Daedric Shrine Ularradallaku, Red Mountain area: find a door to a cave inhabited by a very special creature) - Shield of the Snow Prince (Solstheim, Snow Prince\'s Burrial Cave) - Veloth\'s Shield (Veloth Ancestral Tomb, new beastie added) - Adds 1 bonus dagger, as a preview for an upcoming weaponry plug-in, featuring the same technique used on the shields. - ALL shields feature Reflection and Bump maps, as well as original meshes (except Spell Breaker) and high-res textures, so please make sure your GPU is up to the task! Where exactly do I get the stuff? ----------------------------------- - The locations/NPCs for most of the shields are the same as in the original game. For more details concerning items\' locations, availablity, stats, etc., please visit the UESP Wiki: Link - Ward of Akavir is part of Bethesda\'s official plug-in \"Siege at Firemoth\", so you will need the aforementioned plug-in to get the shield. IMPORTANT NOTES! ------------------ - There are 2 versions (2 Esp files) of the mod (please install accordingly): 1. for the vanilla-style enchantment shader, using the stock enchantments (except for Auriel\'s Shield, which now boasts an enchantment based on the Daggerfall version, but balanced for Morrowind): TheForgottenShields - Artifacts_VN.esp 2. for people using NOGLOW mods (which are removing the vanilla enchantment shader), using scripted enchantments, as close as possible to the original, when possible; when not, based on the Oblivion version, as in Spell Breaker\'s situation, or my own version (used in my Oblivion version of the Forgotten Shields mod),

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The Forgotten Shields - Artifacts is a Skyrim mod that overhauls 10 unique shields with new meshes, textures, and enchantments, and adds 3 lore-based shields. With 555 endorsements and over 60k downloads, it's a well-received cosmetic and gameplay enhancement for collectors.

✨ Key Features

Replaces or modifies meshes, textures, and enchantments for 10 artifact, unique, or rare shields.
Adds 3 new shields with original meshes, textures, and enchantments, based on Elder Scrolls lore.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 555 endorsements and over 60k downloads.
  • Breathes new life into iconic shields, making them feel truly unique.
  • Adds lore-friendly new shields for collectors and completionists.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2012 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
  • Only affects shields — if you're not a shield user, this mod won't add much to your game.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love collecting unique artifacts and want their shields to look and feel as special as their names suggest. Also great for lore enthusiasts who appreciate new items grounded in Elder Scrolls mythology. Skip if you rarely use shields or prefer gameplay over cosmetics.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this mod only changes meshes and textures, it's safe to install mid-playthrough, but always keep a backup of your save just in case.
  • If you use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting other shield mods.
  • Check if you have other mods that alter the same shields — load order matters to ensure this mod's changes take effect.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Morrowind Mods
Author
Painkiller_Rider
Version
1.3
Downloads
60,791
Endorsements
555
Category
Weapons and Armour
Created
5/2/2012
Updated
5/2/2012

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