Automatic Crossbows
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #55 of 112 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Automatic Crossbows 0. 2. 1 by J3X & Rizing
!!! DAWNGUARD REQUIRED !!! !!! WORKS WITHOUT SKSE !!!
Please note that I can't create new models so don't request any. If you want Van Hellsing's crossbow then create the models for it yourself.
STORY: The Thalmor have found some old Dwemer schematics and are rebuilding the Dwemers most fearsome weapons - automatic crossbows! Scouts have found that they have converted Reachwind Eyrie, a Dwemer tower southeast of Markarth and northeast of Dushnikh Yal, into a research outpost. Can you stop them before it's too late?
CONTENT: This mod adds 3 automatic Dwemer crossbows to the game;
- []Dwemer Cheiroballistra, a heavy semi automatic crossbow. []Dwemer Polybolos, a light burst firing automatic crossbow. Hold down your mouse when you are firing this weapon otherwise you will reload it. []Automatic Dwemer Crossbow, a fully automatic crossbow.
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OTHER MODS USING THE CROSSBOW SCRIPT ModernFirearms Mod - http://modtype.doorblog.jp/archives/30282266.html / http://bbs. 3dmgame.com/thread-3901481-1-1.html Dwarven rifle Crossbow tipe by mahty - http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/22545 Assault Rifle and Sub-MachineGun Revolution by KCE - Loshirai14 - http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/26605 Russian Translation - http://www.modmaximus.net/load/5-1-0-1452 Ancient Technology Extended - Automatic Crossbows by SteelChi - http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/28362/ Automatic Crossbow Collection by kar2nz - http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/36766 Send me a link to your mod and I'll add it!
INSTALLING
- []Install as any ordinary mod, dump all files inside skyrim/data & activate j3x-autocrossbows.esp.
HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN AUTOMATIC CROSSBOWS []Load up your mod as the active file (or create a new one) and j3x-autocrossbows.esp []Create copies of J3XCr
Adds 3 automatic Dwemer crossbows to Skyrim, inspired by Dwemer schematics found by the Thalmor. Includes the heavy semi-automatic Dwemer Cheiroballistra. A well-endorsed weapon mod from 2012, popular for its unique concept.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community approval with 7,702 endorsements
- Massive download count (152,636) shows it's a must-have for many players
- Adds a unique twist to ranged combat with automatic crossbows
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012, so it may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or DLCs
- Only adds 3 crossbows, which might feel limited for some players
For Skyrim players who want to spice up their ranged gameplay with a lore-friendly, Dwemer-themed automatic weapon. Great for those who enjoy unique weapon mods and don't mind an older mod that may need some tweaking. Skip if you prefer modern, actively updated mods or want a larger variety of new weapons.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2012, check if you're using the Special Edition or Anniversary Edition; you may need to port it or find a compatible version.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily install and manage the mod, and to keep track of load order.
- If you encounter issues, try placing the mod lower in your load order to avoid conflicts with other weapon mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- J3X
- Version
- 0.2.1
- Downloads
- 152,636
- Endorsements
- 7,702
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 11/1/2012
- Updated
- 11/12/2012
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