Axe and Pickaxe Weight Overhaul
⚪ 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
- 👍 6.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #18 of 26 Items and Objects - Player mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod changes the weight and damage of axes and pickaxes to a more realistic level. I myself own a REAL axe and pickaxe. They do not weigh ten pounds. They weigh around five pounds. Now I do not know if the units of measurement TES uses are pounds, kilos or whatever, but I am going to go ahead and assume that TES uses pounds and not some odd Tamreilic scale. I also changed the base damage of both the axe and pickaxe to 15 from 5. THIS IS OPTIONAL! I included two .esps for a reason. Also! This mod doesn\'t seem to work with the mod \"Skyrim Redone\" or SKYRE. IT doesn\'t make anything crash, but the SKYRE mod just overlaps the effects of this mod, rendering it useless.
Axe and Pickaxe Weight Overhaul by Gaius_Ignatius adjusts the weight and damage of axes and pickaxes to more realistic levels. With 1,105 endorsements and 15,918 downloads, this compact Skyrim mod has a dedicated following. Last updated in 2012, it remains a niche choice for players seeking realism in their tool handling.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,105 endorsements—players clearly like the tweak.
- Tiny download and simple install—no bloat, just the changes you want.
- Realism-focused for those who hate carrying a feather-light war axe.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012—may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches or Special Edition.
- Only affects axes and pickaxes—if you wanted other tools rebalanced, this isn't it.
- Author's opinion on 'realistic' may not match yours—it's a subjective tweak.
For Skyrim players who want a more grounded feel when swinging a pickaxe or axe, especially those who find the vanilla weights immersion-breaking. Skip if you're on Skyrim Special Edition or want a broader overhaul—this is a niche, old-school tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, this mod may not work—check for a port or use a similar mod.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep track of this old file.
- Load order shouldn't matter much, but place it after other item overhauls to ensure your changes stick.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Gaius_Ignatius
- Version
- 1A
- Downloads
- 15,918
- Endorsements
- 1,105
- Category
- Items and Objects - Player
- Created
- 2/9/2012
- Updated
- 2/9/2012
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