Arrow Recovery System Overhaul
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 7.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #16 of 35 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Author : Seb263
Current Version : 1. 1. 1 (09/07/2018)
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As its name would indicate, Arrow Recovery System Overhaul (A. R. S. O) completely revamps the way you retrieve arrows and bolts.
When hitting a target, arrows do not randomly disappear off the corpse but rather have a chance of breaking.
When missing a target, loose arrows also have a chance of being broken once you retrieve them.
The chances of an arrow breaking (whether they hit or miss) are not calculated by one simple value.
Instead, the resistance of each arrow type is automatically calculated and is totally configurable via the mod menu (for each type of arrow).
Once you retrieve a broken arrow, you have 2 options:
- Chop wood so as to re-craft the arrow with the pieces you have picked up.
- Resell the broken pieces for half the price of the original, intact, arrow.
If your budget is tight or you wish to forge your own arrows, know that the merchants can sell you pieces of each type of arrow.
This brings you the satisfaction of having crafted your own arrows as well as leveling up your smithing skill.
Be warned however, certain arrows cannot be repaired if you do not have the smithing perk to go with it. (i.e Dwarven Arrow : Dwarven Smithing)
In addition to this, an automatic retrieval system for arrows in your proximity has been implemented:
Once you retrieve an arrow (whatever it may be), you will automatically retrieve all the other arrows in a radius which you can configure.
You may choose to retrieve all types of arrows, or only the ones matching the first one you manually retrieved.
It is also possible to include NPC corpses in the radius search.
Every arrow from the base game, DLCs, and even mods (of all types) are recognized by the mod and are completely customizable.
So as to simply configure the mod, it is heavily recommended (though not required) to use SkyUI so as to have access to the MCM.
If you don't have SkyUI, a classic menu containing the same options, minus arrow customization, is available via the "powers" menu.
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Installing Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) version 1. 7. 1 or above is NECESSARY for this mod.
This mod modifi
Arrow Recovery System Overhaul revamps arrow and bolt retrieval in Skyrim, replacing random disappearance with a chance of breaking and adding automatic retrieval for nearby arrows. Ideal for archery-focused players tired of losing ammunition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,848 endorsements and over 54k downloads.
- Solves a common annoyance for archer builds—losing arrows.
- Automatic retrieval saves time looting every body.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018—may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Break chance might still cause some arrow loss, which could frustrate perfectionists.
For archery-focused Skyrim players who hate micromanaging arrow loot. Also great for stealth archers who want a smoother gameplay loop. Skip if you prefer hardcore survival mods that make arrows scarce.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, check for compatibility patches if you use other overhaul mods that affect arrows or loot.
- Test the break chance in a low-stakes fight to see if the rate feels right for your playstyle.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Seb263
- Version
- 1.1.1
- Downloads
- 54,249
- Endorsements
- 3,848
- Category
- Overhauls
- Created
- 2/28/2014
- Updated
- 9/7/2018
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