Craftable Crossbows and Bolts for all
⚪ 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
- 👍 5.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 177 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description I find the crossbow to be the best addition to the game, however I chose Vampire Lord faction which means that crossbows and bolts are not craftable for me. This is just a simple fix.
What this mod does is it makes the crossbows and bolts craftable regardless of which faction you belong to in the new DLC: Dawnguard. The perk requirements are still in effect, so you will need the Steel Smithing perk to be able to craft the Steel Crossbow and etc. Also you are not required to use the forge in the Dawnguard's headquarters.
Requirements -DLC: Dawnguard
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This mod makes crossbows and bolts craftable for all players, regardless of faction choice in the Dawnguard DLC. It's a simple quality-of-life fix for Skyrim players who want to use crossbows without joining the Dawnguard. With 3,891 endorsements and 71,038 downloads, it's a popular and well-received utility mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 3,891 endorsements and 71k downloads.
- Solves a real annoyance for players who prefer the Volkihar side but want crossbows.
- Simple, focused mod that does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012 — may not be compatible with Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition without patches.
- Only affects crafting recipes; doesn't add new crossbow types or balance changes.
For Skyrim players who sided with the Volkihar vampires but still want to craft crossbows and bolts. Also for anyone who wants to skip the Dawnguard questline but use crossbows. Skip if you're on Special Edition or Anniversary Edition unless you're willing to test compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, try the mod without conversion first—it might work, but be prepared to find a port if it doesn't.
- Make sure you have the Dawnguard DLC installed, as the mod relies on its assets.
- Load this mod after any mods that alter crafting menus to ensure recipes appear correctly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- remnantsoldier
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 71,038
- Endorsements
- 3,891
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 8/4/2012
- Updated
- 8/4/2012
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