Ancient Nord Pickaxe Replacer
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #46 of 299 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Ancient Nord Pickaxe Replacer By Billyro
Description
This mod replaces the Ancient Nord Pickaxe from the Dragonborn DLC with a brand new model. I thought the vanilla one wouldn't be very functional, so I remade it with a new style.
Triangle Count: 3206 Diffuse Map: 4096x4096 (4K version), or 2048x2048 (2K version) Normal Map: 2048x2048 (4K version), or 1024x1024 (2K version) Material Map: 2048x2048 (4K version), or 1024x1024 (2K version)
Compatibility
Will overwrite any mods that replace the Ancient Nord Pickaxe's model. Fully compatible with any mods that alter its stats.
There is now an optional file to add compatibility with Dual Sheath Redux. Thanks Atardecer for making it!
Installation
Copy the contents of archive to your Skyrim\Data folder and overwrite if prompted. That's it! Alternatively, you can download with NMM and activate it through that.
Permissions
Please don't redistribute this mod. If you wish to use this model in a custom mod, please let me know beforehand.
v1: Initial release
Humus, for his cubemap base (nissibeach).
Atardecer, for making the Dual Sheath Redux patch.
3DS Max 2016, NifSkope, Paint. NET, Photoshop, Quixel and Knald - the tools I used to make this mod.
A compact model and texture replacer for the Ancient Nord Pickaxe from Skyrim's Dragonborn DLC, offering a new model with 4K and 2K texture options. Community-approved with 1,585 endorsements and 47,310 downloads, last updated in 2017.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,585 endorsements and 47,310 downloads
- Gives the Ancient Nord Pickaxe a fresh look without changing gameplay
- Texture options let you balance quality and performance
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition updates
- Only affects the Ancient Nord Pickaxe, so if you're looking for broader weapon overhauls, this is too niche
- No screenshots or detailed install instructions in the description, so you're flying blind until you try it
For Skyrim players who love the Dragonborn DLC and want a more detailed pickaxe without overhauling all weapons. Perfect for modders who appreciate high-res textures and don't mind a single-item replacer. Skip if you want gameplay changes or a complete weapon pack.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, check if the mod has an SE version or use Cathedral Assets Optimizer to convert the meshes and textures.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and easily uninstall if you don't like the look.
- Since it's a replacer, load order doesn't matter much, but make sure no other mod overwrites the same pickaxe mesh.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Billyro
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 47,310
- Endorsements
- 1,585
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 3/16/2017
- Updated
- 3/17/2017
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