Longbows
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #103 of 112 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Dawnguard Optional Dragonborn Optional
This mod is a collection of longbows. I tried to make the longbows serve a different purpose then the regular bows that came with skyrim. These longbows have greater distance and have a greater sneak attack multiplier. The drawback is that drawing the longbows takes a lot longer than vanilla bows. This mod doesn't just add a bunch of new bows you can simply craft. Some are craftable others must be bought or found. I have tried to balance them in with skyrim so they are not over powerful and should seamlessly fit in with everything else. The longbows will show up in the world of skyrim based off the player’s current level and skills.
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CONTENTS --Features --------Quests --------Help Chest - Troubleshooting --------Included Longbows --Load Order --Compatibility --------SkyRe --------ACE Archery --Video Reviews --Optional Longbows Perks Info --------Features --------New Archery Tree --------New Perks --Question and Answer --------What armor are you using in your pictures? --------Where can I find the Longbows? --------Can I craft the longbows? --------I need help? --------Can I have the ID Codes? --Uninstallation --Other Information --------Future Plans --------Credits (Thanks Everyone)
- Longbows can shoot 50% further then standard bows
- Do more damage than existing bows.
- 25% better zoom after eagle eye is acquired.
- Will increase your sneak critical damage from 2 times to 2. 5 times. If you have the deadly aim perk it is increased from 3 times to 4 times.
- The downside to each bow is that the pullback time is very high and shouldn’t be used in close combat.
- While zooming will drain your stamina much faster then vanilla bows.
- Longbows are also louder then vanilla bows making it hard to pull off multiple critical shots
- I have introduced several bows intro the game and will randomly appear just like any other bow in the game.
== Quests ==
Boxed Artifact - This quest when completed unlocks the Dwarven Longbow. To start this quest you must be far enough along in "Discerning the Transmundane" to enter blackreach and must have completed "Taking Care of Business". Next when you obtain level 40 a courier should find you and the quest will begin.
== Help Chest == Trouble
Longbows is a weapon mod for Skyrim that adds a collection of longbows with greater range and a higher sneak attack multiplier than standard bows, at the cost of some unspecified drawback. With over 3,700 endorsements and 84,500 downloads, it's a popular choice for stealth archers seeking ranged superiority.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,767 endorsements and 84,500 downloads — clearly a go-to for archery fans.
- Gives stealth archers a real edge: longer range and bigger sneak attack damage.
- Adds variety to the bow selection without overhauling the whole game.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014 — might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or DLC.
- The drawback is not described, so you won't know the trade-off until you try it.
For stealth archer players who want to hit targets from farther away and deal massive sneak damage. Also for collectors who enjoy adding new weapon types to their arsenal. Skip if you prefer balanced weapons or want a complete overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2014, check if your Skyrim version is compatible; if you're on Special Edition, you may need to port it.
- Use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager or Vortex to install and easily uninstall if needed.
- Test the longbows in a low-stakes save to see the drawback in action before committing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Grantiz
- Version
- 5.2
- Downloads
- 84,500
- Endorsements
- 3,767
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 1/15/2013
- Updated
- 1/19/2014
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