Artifacts - The Ice Blade Of The Monarch

⭐ ⭐⭐ (9,534 endorsements) 📥 260,349 downloads 📌 v2.6 📅 3/10/2015
⚪ Last updated 2018

By FrankFamily · Weapons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/15/2018 📅 Created: 3/10/2015
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #32 of 112 Weapons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

The coolest and coldest artifact makes its return to Skyrim: Including Ice Blade of the Monarch, Krahvalok (Dagger) and Apotheosis (Staff). High quality models and textures available at 4k and 2k. Lorefriendly quest for obtaining the items.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Artifacts - The Ice Blade Of The Monarch brings back the Ice Blade of the Monarch, Krahvalok dagger, and Apotheosis staff to Skyrim with high-quality 4k and 2k models and textures. Includes a lore-friendly quest to obtain the items. A popular weapon pack with over 9,500 endorsements.

✨ Key Features

Adds the Ice Blade of the Monarch, Krahvalok dagger, and Apotheosis staff to Skyrim.
Features high-quality models and textures available in 4k and 2k resolutions.
Includes a lore-friendly quest for obtaining the items.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community favorite with 9,534 endorsements and 260k downloads—clearly a must-have for weapon collectors.
  • Three unique artifacts in one mod: a sword, a dagger, and a staff, giving you variety for different playstyles.
  • Lore-friendly quest adds a sense of adventure rather than just handing you the items.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2018—might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods, so test carefully.
  • No mention of patches for popular overhauls like Ordinator or Legacy of the Dragonborn, so you might need to find compatibility patches yourself.
  • High-res 4k textures could be a performance hit on lower-end systems; consider the 2k option if you're not on a beefy rig.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love collecting powerful artifacts and want a lore-friendly way to obtain them. Also great for those who appreciate high-quality weapon models and textures. Skip if you're not into weapon mods or prefer gameplay overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install the mod and let it overwrite when prompted—this mod is straightforward.
  • Check the mod's file section for optional 2k textures if you experience performance issues.
  • Make sure to read the quest start location in the mod description (if provided) to begin the quest—otherwise, you might miss it.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
FrankFamily
Version
2.6
Downloads
260,349
Endorsements
9,534
Category
Weapons
Created
3/10/2015
Updated
4/15/2018

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