Archery Rebalance
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 13 Combat mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Archery in vanilla oblivion was mostly a tedious work of running backwards while shooting arrows into enemies chasing you at full speed with arrows sticking out of every body part. This mod increases arrow damage enough to make archery useful and shooting an arrow is no longer like throwing a stone, arrows goes much faster and straighter!
Features: Increased arrow speed by 100% Increased arrow damage by 50% Increased arrow max distance by 25% Increased arrow optimal distance by 25% Increased arrow recovery rate by 60% (= 30 percentage points) Decreased arrow gravity by 50% Changes all arrow types (Amber, Bone, Daedric, DarkSeducer, Dwarven, Ebony, Elven, Glass, GoldenSaint, Gromite, Iron, Madness, Silver, Steel)
Archery damage is calculated from bow and arrow damage, and since bow damaged is untouched the total damage is only increased by 25%.
Compatibility: No scripts. This mod changes global settings for arrow physics and individual settings for arrow damage.
Feedback is much appriciated! And don't forget to check out my other mods!
Archery Rebalance overhauls arrow physics to make bows feel more realistic, replacing the 'dart-like' behavior with proper arrow flight. With 4,666 endorsements and 129,863 downloads, it's a popular combat mod for Skyrim, last updated in 2014.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 4,666 endorsements and 129k downloads.
- Directly addresses a common complaint about bow feel.
- Lightweight and focused—does one thing well.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014—may have compatibility issues with current Skyrim versions.
- Requires testing with other combat mods to ensure compatibility.
For Skyrim archers who want a more realistic bow feel without overhauling the entire combat system. Perfect for players who find vanilla bows feel like shooting darts. Skip if you're happy with vanilla archery or prefer magic/melee.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, check the mod's comments for any known issues with your Skyrim version.
- If you use other combat mods, load Archery Rebalance after them to ensure its changes take effect.
- Test with a bow in-game to feel the difference—if arrows feel too heavy or light, look for optional settings in the mod's files.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- GalenMyra
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 129,863
- Endorsements
- 4,666
- Category
- Combat
- Created
- 3/31/2009
- Updated
- 1/11/2014
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