One handed weapons on back

⭐ ⭐ (298 endorsements) 📥 9,929 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 1/26/2008
⚪ Last updated 2008

By Skycaptain · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/27/2008 📅 Created: 1/26/2008
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ OBSE — Oblivion Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UOP — Unofficial Oblivion Patch Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #65 of 337 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

One handed weapons on back v1. 1 ************************* -by Skycaptain !!!!!!!REQUIRES OBSE LOADER!!!!!!!! (Anything from version 12 onwards should work, but it´s recommended to always use the latest version) Get Obse (Oblivion Script Extender) from here: http://obse.silverlock.org/ ---------------------- What´s this mod about? ---------------------- This mod allows you to automatically sheath ANY onehanded melee weapon on your back. Yes, any of those from mods as well. If you have a shield equipped, it will disappear from your hand as well, but it will show \"equipped\" in your inventory. In other words, if you have a shield equipped when you draw the weapon again, your shield will equip automatically in your left hand. :) VERSION 1. 1 UPDATE: The weapons now get sheathed differently according to their reach. In other words, daggers go on your belt, while longswords go on your back. The reach value is selected to support reach values defined by MOBS weapon rebalance, found in mods like OOO or Frans. In these mods, small maces and short swords also should equip on your belt as well, for example. If you are not using a mod with MOBS, don´t worry; your daggers and short swords will still go on your belt etc, the difference is that without MOBS there are less differencies in weapon reaches, and thus longswords are many maces/axes all have the same reach, and thus most of them will be sheathed on your back. Would you like to set the reach limit differently? See below. :) ------------------------- Any things I should know? ------------------------- Oblivion tries to mess up with this mod when you load save games, but I have set auto-reset features in place, that should keep everything working correctly automatically - you may notice some of these automatics by seeing your character sheathing and unsheathing the weapon once when you load a save. This doesn´t happen every time, and when it happens you know now it´s normal and keeps everything nice and clean. EXCEPTION!!!!! ************* If you unsheath the weapon on your back, and load the SAME SAVE GAME YOU STARTED TO USE THIS FROM, the weapon will appear incorrectly. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This applies to ONLY this save game. This is fixed by quitting and loading that save again. In other words, just create a new save after starting to use this mod - BUT first wait 10 seconds, so that the scripts initialize. ;) VERSION 1. 1 UPDATE: * If you are unhappy with the reach setting, simply modify it via console. The default setting is 0. 85. For example, if you are not using MOBS, and want to set the lowest reach of a weapon qualified to equip on back to s

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod lets you sheath any one-handed melee weapon on your back, similar to two-handed weapons. Version 1.1 adds a distinction: short weapons go on the hip, long ones on the back. A simple gameplay tweak for Oblivion players wanting more realistic weapon carrying.

✨ Key Features

Sheath any one-handed melee weapon on your back.
Version 1.1 update: short weapons on hip, long ones on back.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Simple and effective: no more clipping through the ground when you've got a sword on your belt.
  • Community-tested with 298 endorsements and nearly 10k downloads — clearly a popular quality-of-life fix.
  • The v1.1 update adds smart distinction between short and long weapons, so it feels more natural.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2008 — this is ancient by modding standards, so it might not work with newer Oblivion patches or mods.
  • Only affects one-handed melee weapons — if you're hoping for bows or staves on your back, this isn't it.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Oblivion players who hate the default hip-sheathing and want a more cinematic look. If you're a roleplayer or just like your character to look badass with a sword on their back, this is for you. Skip if you want anything beyond visual changes — it's purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this mod is from 2008, make sure to test it with your current Oblivion setup — it might conflict with other animation or skeleton mods.
  • If you use a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash, install it through that to keep track of it easily.
  • Check the mod's file structure — if it's just an .esp, drop it in your Data folder and activate it in the launcher.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Oblivion Mods
Author
Skycaptain
Version
1.1
Downloads
9,929
Endorsements
298
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
1/26/2008
Updated
1/27/2008

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