Blades Smithy
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 88 Weapons And Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
✅ THE ELDER SCROLLS IV: OBLIVION
✅ Blades Smithy
✅ By: Madcat221 and Elhoim
✅ PRE-FACE: INSTALLATION
✅ For Retroactive Fixing, refer to Section 6: Retroactive Fixing for details.
✅ 1: THE PREMISE
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- THE ELDER SCROLLS IV: OBLIVION
- Blades Smithy
- By: Madcat221 and Elhoim
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- INCREMENTAL OPTIONAL UPDATE: I have modified the Blades Female cuirass meshes to have a more hourglass-like shape to them. The default mesh is barely narrower around that region than the Male cuirass.
- ANOTHER INCREMENTAL OPTIONAL: I have also made corrected Blades Elite textures, and also corrected an issue with the boot that made the pad at the very bottom clip through even level ground.
- PRE-FACE: INSTALLATION
- You should know the drill by now: Drop all contents of the archive (sans this Readme) into your Oblivion\\Data folder. Activate the mod through the launcher\'s \"mod menu.\" Some overwriting of Corthian\'s and VA\'s meshes and textures will occur, but I have changed neither of those.
- For Retroactive Fixing, refer to Section 6: Retroactive Fixing for details.
- 1: THE PREMISE
- Ever notice that the Cloud Ruler Temple has a smithy in the East Wing basement... but no Smith? This mod adds Thranger the Faithful, a Blade who serves as CRT\'s Blacksmith. Besides offering replacement weapons and armor, he also will issue you two new graduated levels of Blades armor made of better materials as you progress through the main quest. Talk to Thranger for details (Replacements will appear in his inventory as soon as you get your first issue of gear).
- 2: THE ARMOR
- Retextured from the Akaviri Dragonscale Armor that you see the Blades wearing, the two new grades are the Special Issue and the Elite armors. The Special Issue is made of gleaming Mithril Plate, and the Elite is made from super-hard Ebony. The standard issue is roughly on-par with Dwarven armor, offering more armor HP at a lower weight at the modest cost of some armor protection. Special Issue armor is similarly related to Orcish armor, and Elite armor is also similarly related to Ebony armor.
- 3: THE WEAPONS
- Though you\'ve seen them in many other instances, VagabondAngel\'s Godai and Itami katanas are perfectly matched to these two armors. White-colored Itami serves as an upgraded Katana weapon issued alongside the Special Issue armor, while Pitch-Black Godai is issued alongside the Elite armor. Godai in this instance is so sharp that it can cut through Ethereals and hardened hides (IE: Normal Weapon Resistance) without the aid of enchantment, much like Silver weapons. The two-hand variants are also available through Thranger\'s inventory (though not when he issues you the free armor).
- 4: THE CLOTHES
- I have availed myself to the basic textured versions of Corthian\'s Akaviri/Japanese clothing as well, and you can also acquire them through Thranger. Elhoim also textured up a black and white cape with the seal of the Dragonborn adorning them.
- 5: THE BLADES
- All the blades have been altered to make use of the items above: Most simply have Corthian\'s clothing for their \"Civvies\", but some ha
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Blades Smithy is a weapons and armor mod for Oblivion by Madcat221 and Elhoim, last updated in 2008. It includes an optional update that modifies the Blades Female cuirass meshes for a more refined appearance. With 181 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated addition for Blades armor fans.
✨ Key Features
Adds Blades-themed weapons and armor to Oblivion.
Includes an optional update that modifies the Blades Female cuirass meshes for a more refined look.
Created by Madcat221 and Elhoim, two modders known for Oblivion content.
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Decent community support with 181 endorsements and over 10k downloads.
- Optional update shows the author cares about polish, especially for female armor.
- Fills a niche for Blades armor enthusiasts who want more variety.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008 — likely outdated and may have compatibility issues with modern setups.
- Only one optional mesh tweak is mentioned; the rest of the mod's content is unclear.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Oblivion players who love the Blades faction and want more armor/weapon options. Also for modders who appreciate mesh tweaks for female armor. Skip if you need modern mods with clear documentation.
For Oblivion players who love the Blades faction and want more armor/weapon options. Also for modders who appreciate mesh tweaks for female armor. Skip if you need modern mods with clear documentation.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2008, make sure your Oblivion is patched to the latest version and consider using a mod manager like OBMM for easy installation.
- If you use the optional female cuirass update, test it in-game to ensure it doesn't conflict with other armor mods.
- Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for any user-reported issues or compatibility notes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Madcat221
- Version
- 1.03
- Downloads
- 10,847
- Endorsements
- 181
- Category
- Weapons And Armour
- Created
- 1/27/2007
- Updated
- 1/7/2008
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