SB - Arrow Master
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #28 of 337 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
SB Arrow Master
Requires: xOBSE v22. 3. 1 or higher | LINK (Optional)
(xOBSE - Github Page)
"Master Your Marksman Game-play."
1. Auto-Equip Arrows:
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[]Auto-Equip arrows when bow is equipped, remove arrows when bow is removed.
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]Most recent equipped arrow gets priority...[]Otherwise arrows are selected based on damage, and then by arrow count if damage is even.
[]Enchanted arrows can be included, or excluded from selection, or selected as a "last resort" when no alternatives are found.
2. Bound Arrows for Bound Bows:
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[]Infinite Bound Arrows are added to the Player, or to NPC's, whenever they cast Bound Bow.
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]Bound Arrows will be removed as soon as the Bound Bow effect wears off.[]Any loose Bound Arrows will vanish when shot; hit or miss.
[]Bound Arrows cannot be sold, dropped, pick-pocketed, or stored in containers.
[]The default Bound Arrow damage is 11 (roughly 75% of Daedric Arrows, same ratio as Bound Bow to Daedric Bow).
3. De-nock Arrows:
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[]Drawn arrows can now be "De-nocked" and returned to the quiver without being shot.
[]De-nock action can be triggered using the "ready weapon" key, or the "block" key.
[]With the journeyman marksman 'zoom in' perk; tap block to de-nock, or hold block to zoom in.
[]De-nock animation will match the corresponding key.
4. Focus Shot:
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[]Now if the Marksman skill is high enough the zoom in first person effect will cause time to slow down.
[]Skill level requirements can be set to Journeyman, Expert, or Master of Marksman (default Expert).
[]Game speed when focused is also configureable in settings (default 25%).
[]Those with MenuQue installed also get a bonus "focus" vignette effect.
"It's said that those highly skilled in Marksman can focus so completely on their targets that time seems to slow."
Compatibility:
[] Built-in comp
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[]Now if the Marksman skill is high enough the zoom in first person effect will cause time to slow down.
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[]Drawn arrows can now be "De-nocked" and returned to the quiver without being shot.
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[]Infinite Bound Arrows are added to the Player, or to NPC's, whenever they cast Bound Bow.
SB - Arrow Master enhances Skyrim's archery with auto-equip arrows, bound arrows for bound bows, de-nocking, and a focus shot. All features are optional and configurable, offering a stable, customizable experience for marksman-focused players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid endorsement ratio (123 endorsements on 11k downloads) shows players are happy with it.
- Every feature is optional and configurable, so you can tailor it to your playstyle.
- Author claims high stability, which is a big plus for a gameplay mod.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in November 2025 — check if it's compatible with your current Skyrim version.
- Only 123 endorsements, so it's a smaller mod — might have less community testing.
For archery-focused players who want smoother bow gameplay without overhauling the whole combat system. If you're tired of manually equipping arrows or want a focus mechanic, this is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla archery or want a full combat overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage the mod easily.
- Check the mod's config file (if any) to tweak which features you want enabled.
- Make sure you have the latest Skyrim patch and SKSE if required (though not stated, it's common for such mods).
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- SturdyBuzzer
- Version
- 2.45
- Downloads
- 11,471
- Endorsements
- 123
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 3/28/2021
- Updated
- 11/25/2025
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