IPM - Insane Armory - Archery Bows and Crossbows
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 177 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Insane Armory - Archery Bows and Crossbows
Description
This modification will no longer be updated.
Only version for Skyrim Special Edytion will be developed further.
Skyrim Special Edition Version
This would not be possible without NifSkope and 3ds Max Nif Plugin.
Modification changing thickness of bows and crossbows by 25~50 percent.
(depending on the options selected during installation)
Does not contain any plugin (ESP, ESM) replaces only meshes (NIF) files.
Is compatible with any modification which edits bows and replaces textures
but does not change meshes.
I play Skyrim using first-person view 90 percent of time.
In skyrim there is no possibility of effectively shooting and hitting
target other than view from first person.(personal opinion)
And just for view from first-person I created this modification.
Install
It can be installed and uninstalled with Wrye Bash or Nexus Mod Manager at any time without any complications.
(WB and NMM after uninstalling restores previously replaced files)
I tried to do everything as best I can.
If you notice any mistakes, errors please let me know.
Comments, suggestions, pictures, any feedback etc... greatly appreciated.
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(This modifications inspired me to create Insane Archery)
Credits
Bethesda for creating games that can be modified.
3ds Max Nif Plugin
jet4571 for help.
Trueno33 for finding and reporting bug that caused disappearance of bows after dropping them.
Team and community nexusmods.com
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IPM - Insane Armory - Archery Bows and Crossbows is a Skyrim mod that resizes bows and crossbows by 25-50%, making them thicker and larger. It supports Perkus Maximus, Skyrim Redone, and Longbows. With 2,268 endorsements and 67,113 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic tweak for archery enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,268 endorsements and 67k downloads
- Simple visual enhancement that makes bows look more substantial
- Compatibility with major overhaul mods like Perkus Maximus and SkyRe
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — may not work with the latest Skyrim Special Edition or mods
- Only resizes weapons; no new models or textures
- Limited to bows and crossbows, not other weapon types
For Skyrim players who want their archery weapons to look chunkier and more imposing without changing gameplay. Perfect for those using Perkus Maximus or Skyrim Redone who want visual consistency. Skip if you're looking for new weapon models or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If using a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager or Mod Organizer, install via the manager to keep your load order clean.
- Check the mod's compatibility patches for Perkus Maximus and Skyrim Redone to ensure they load after the main mod.
- Since the mod is old, test it with your current mod setup to avoid conflicts with newer weapon mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- InsanePlumber
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 67,113
- Endorsements
- 2,268
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 2/4/2014
- Updated
- 1/25/2015
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